MOVIES & MENTAL HEALTH
In this Pixar film, emotions like Joy and Sadness live inside a young girl’s mind.
What is Inside Out?
This animated Netflix show follows a washed-up sitcom star struggling with depression and addiction.
What is BoJack Horseman?
This Olympic gymnast withdrew from events at the Tokyo Olympics citing mental health concerns.
Who is Simone Biles?
The condition often abbreviated as PTSD is frequently depicted in war films.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
This U.S. president, who led during the Civil War, is believed to have suffered from depression.
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
This 2001 film starring Russell Crowe portrays schizophrenia through the life of mathematician John Nash.
What is A Beautiful Mind?
In this HBO series, Zendaya plays Rue, a teen navigating addiction and trauma.
What is Euphoria?
This pop star has openly discussed bipolar disorder and released the album Chromatica.
Who is Lady Gaga?
Clue: This disorder, characterized by extreme mood swings, has been discussed by celebrities like Kanye West.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
This famous painter of Starry Night struggled with mental illness and cut off part of his ear.
Who was Vincent van Gogh?
This psychological thriller explores dissociative identity disorder through the character Tyler Durden.
What is Fight Club?
This NBC sitcom features a character, Eleanor, who explores moral philosophy and personal growth.
What is The Good Place?
This rapper has spoken publicly about his struggles with depression and anxiety, especially in his song “1-800-273-8255.”
Who is Logic?
Clue: This anxiety disorder involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
This British prime minister referred to his depression as his “black dog.”
Who was Winston Churchill?
In this film, a ballerina’s descent into obsession and psychosis is central to the plot.
What is Black Swan?
This show starring Sterling K. Brown addresses anxiety and family trauma across generations.
What is This Is Us?
This British royal has been a vocal advocate for mental health awareness alongside his wife Meghan.
Who is Prince Harry?
Clue: Social media is often linked to increased levels of this common mental health condition involving persistent sadness.
What is Depression?
This author of The Bell Jar wrote about her struggles with depression.
Who was Sylvia Plath?
This film starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper addresses addiction and depression.
What is A Star Is Born?
Clue: This Apple TV+ series highlights therapy sessions between a therapist and his clients.
What is In Treatment?
This actor and comedian has spoken candidly about addiction and recovery after starring in Friends.
Who was Matthew Perry?
Clue: This condition, often portrayed inaccurately in media, involves multiple distinct identities.
Answer: What is Dissociative Identity Disorder?
This mathematician portrayed in A Beautiful Mind lived with schizophrenia.
Who was John Nash?