The term “mental health” refers to a person’s state of emotional, psychological and social balance, influencing the way they think, feel and act. This dimension concerns how we deal with stress, relate to others and make decisions.
In a world full of constant pressure and rapid change, taking care of your mind is as essential as taking care of your body. Mental health is essential for dealing with challenges in a healthy way, promoting well-being and preventing future problems.
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The importance of this issue is even more evident among young people, who are going through a significant transition phase. Challenges such as entering adulthood, building identity, finding purpose, and academic pressures highlight the need for a basic understanding of mental health.
An effective way to address this topic is through cinema, which offers different perspectives and encourages reflection. Therefore, we have created a list of five films about mental health, aimed at young audiences.
5 films about mental health for young people
By Amazing Places (2020)
The teenage love story “Por Lugares Incríveis” directly addresses the topic of mental health. The film is based on a book by Jennifer Niven. The plot follows two teenagers with psychological problems living in Indiana.
Elle Fanning plays Violet, a young woman struggling with guilt following the death of her sister. Justice Smith plays Finch, a lonely boy dealing with depression.
However, they form a strong bond when a school project requires them to explore Indiana together.
The Less to Live for (2017)
Bringing anorexia as its theme, the drama “The Least to Live” has names like Lily Collins and Keanu Reeves in the cast.
The plot follows Ellen (Collins), a young woman who struggles with anorexia and has no prospects of improvement. However, things begin to change when she meets Dr. William Beckham (Reeves).
Charlie the Big Guy (2007)
With names like Anton Yelchin, Kat Dennings, Hope Davis and Robert Downey Jr., “Charlie, Big Boy” is a comedy-drama.
In the plot, the charismatic Charlie Bartlett (Yelchin) arrives at a new school, but at first fails to fit in. However, things change when Charlie begins giving treatment advice and distributing prescription drugs to colleagues.
Life After (2021)
Jenna Ortega stars in the drama “Life After” as a young woman traumatized after a tragic event. She plays Vada, a high school student struggling with mental health issues after a shooting at her school.
The cast also includes Maddie Ziegler, Julie Bowen, John Ortiz, Niles Fitch, Will Ropp and Shailene Woodley.
Prozac Generation (2001)
Based on Elizabeth Wurtzel’s autobiography of the same name, “Prozac Generation” addresses the topic of depression.
Christina Ricci plays Elizabeth Wurtzel, a promising young woman who is accepted into Harvard on a scholarship. However, family problems lead her to develop an atypical depression.
The cast also includes Jason Biggs, Anne Heche, Michelle Williams, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Jessica Lange.
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