5 Movies and Web Series That Probe the Depths of Mental Health

Taare Zameen Par Aamir Khan's 2007 film follows Ishaan, an eight-year-old with dyslexia initially misunderstood as a troublemaker. This film highlights the impact of parenting and support on children with learning disabilities.

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Girl Interrupted Based on Susanna Kaysen's journey in a 1960s mental institution, the film portrays characters, notably the protagonist Susanna with Borderline Personality Disorder. The film is lauded for exploring isolation and forced institutionalization with depth.

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Black Swan In this intense story, Nina, a skilled but unsure dancer, faces a lot of pressure from her director and a competitor as she tries to become a star. She's dealing with difficult thoughts and struggles like obsessive behaviors and hallucinations.

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A beautiful mind This Film tells the story of John Nash, a brilliant mathematician who faces a tough time with schizophrenia after doing secret work. The film shows how Nash overcomes mental health challenges, giving viewers a special look into his complex life.

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Moon Knight In this series, Steven Grant, a gift shop worker, gets Egyptian moon god powers, bringing both good and bad to his troubled life. Realizing he has Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector, the series interestingly explores mental illness.

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