Many Movies Have Attempted To Tackle Mental Health, but These 10 Are True Masterpieces

Mental health is often misunderstood, especially in Hollywood. Many movies attempt to tackle the subject, but most of the time, these representations perpetuate harmful stereotypes or come across as shallow or poorly researched.

Fortunately, some films aren’t afraid to dive deep into the unfiltered reality of mental health . These films do justice to the complexities of the subject matter, but never at the cost of their characters, who are shown as multi-dimensional individuals who strive despite their struggles.

10 ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ (2012)

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Silver Linings Playbook is a pretty bold take on mental health, but at the same time, the film never feels too preachy or on-the-nose. The romantic comedy is based on Matthew Quick’s novel of