Some of the most vivid and personal depictions of the human mind are shown in movies - that is, when the scripts get the details right. Too often, movies can stigmatize or distort mental health issues, making characters with one problem appear different from everyone else. As a result, people dealing with these issues on a daily basis can feel left out. reag us about Movies about Mental illness The truth is that everyone, young or old, is affected by mental health problems in some way, whether you have a medical condition yourself or have a friend, family member, or acquaintance with a medical condition. This list includes films that discuss a range of health issues - from highly functional schizophrenia to simply struggling to socialize with their peers - but dealing with them is careful, respectful, and completely relatable.