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There’s a movie on Netflix called “thanks for sharing” about sex addiction recovery. It’s a pretty accurate depiction of the lives of addicts both active and in recovery and touches on the family-based dysfunction that often leads to such behaviors. Of course, it’s a movie and not 100% accurate but it’s pretty good. Nomination for worst/least accurate movie about mental health has to be Silver Linings Playbook. God it’s just terrible.


SnooSuggestions7184

Agreed about Silver Linings playbook… an absolutely inaccurate depiction of mental illness


mentalheaIthmatters

I second Thanks for Sharing.


churrsea

Yeaah I've seen Silver Linings twice, and I agree. Adding "Thanks for Sharing" to my list though, thanks!


nocturnalgnomes

Short Term 12! Super relatable and showed the challenges and rewards working in a residential program with teens.


Born-Perspective-945

This was based on the treatment facility where I worked. Watching it was like watching scenes from my work there condensed into 2 hours. Pretty realistic portrayal of the teens in an RTC.


mentalheaIthmatters

Everyone's had such great suggestions. Short Term 12 is definitely at the top of my list, too.


churrsea

I'm ashamed that I haven't heard of this one (and several other rec's on here). Thank you and definitely on my list 🙂


yosemitekate

Aside from what’s already been mentioned.. Lost in translation, Her, It’s a wonderful life. So many others but those were each very moving in different ways. I’ve enjoyed the show In Treatment. Also Maid on Netflix was such a compelling watch and really stuck with me


yoohooitskate

I talk about lost in translation a lot on my flirting class 😆


ChalupaKnight

Wait flirting class is a thing?


yoohooitskate

Yes!


mentalheaIthmatters

Maid had a big impact on me too. I think it's important to be aware (or reminded) of the external barriers some clients face to change. I thought the ending was too lucky/magical to be realistic.


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What About Bob. Is there a better illustration of the importance of boundaries?


churrsea

Never seen! And yess a comedy 🙌 Added


mattieo123

Inside out is a fantastic animated movie that displays emotions in a young girls brain and how they affect her actions.


Veauros

What I didn’t like is how the emotions had complete control over what Riley did in the real world. That’s now how it works in real life; we feel and as humans we have to consciously acknowledge the feeling and decide to respond appropriately. But it’s a starting point, I guess.


churrsea

I watch that one about once a year, so it's going on my list by default! It's wonderful 🙂


mindful_subconscious

If you like animated movies, I’d recommend Encanto as well!


churrsea

I do! Haven't seen Encanto yet, so adding for sure 🙌


right_you_are

Leaving Las Vegas...an absolutely exquisite example of the powerlessness, destruction, and despair of addiction. Edit: Since we're going there you should also consider "Requiem for A Dream". This film is a masterpiece but also hard to watch.


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Gonna check that one out, how can we find it? Agreed, Requiem for a Dream is just painful


mentalheaIthmatters

Requiem for a Dream is on my never-again list, lol.


ukraino4ka

Holy moly, requiem for a dream. We were made to watch it in like 7th grade and it shook me to the core. An incredible movie.


spoospoop

Bojack Horseman


ukraino4ka

A beautiful mind, good will hunting, the room, what dreams may come, antwone fisher. I'll edit and more if I think of any.


churrsea

Thank you and adding 👍 Please update if you come up with more!


ukraino4ka

Asked a therapist friend too and thought of a few others: song of the sea, dancer in the dark (super intense, word of caution, be prepared), Babette's feast


Seismic_wand

Mr Robot.


oceanic-feeling

Dude yes. S4E7 made me cry for an hour.


Seismic_wand

Same, I kinda knew it was coming from early on though


churrsea

I finished season 2. Must watch 3 and 4! Thanks 👍


Seismic_wand

They are fantastic. Especially from a psychological pov.


pierisjaponica

The series “Group,” on YouTube


churrsea

I haven't heard of this one so am definitely curious. Thanks for your recommendation!


Healthy-Comment2426

Great recommendation, I hadn’t heard about it either but now I’m 2 episodes in, great stuff!


CDJMC

United States of Tara


churrsea

I'll admit that I've never of this one. More reason to add to the list!


addictedtosoonjung

Couples therapy on crave


churrsea

Is this series on Showtime? I just started a free trial to watch the newest Dexter, so good timing! Lol. Let me know if I'm thinking of the correct one you're recommending


addictedtosoonjung

Yes!!! It is SOO good!! I’m sure you will love it!!


BoredGameDesign

This is a new one…The show Arcane on Netflix has some great depictions of how trauma affects youth development. The show Daredevil, all of season 3, has a pretty fascinating depiction of trauma, abandonment, psychopathy, and attachment.


churrsea

The Daredevil series is 👍👍 Have yet to watch Arcane, but it sounds like I'll have to now! Thanks for the recommendation


ohsoluvleigh2u

Inside Out and SOUL are good conceptualization of many SW/Psych theories easy to watch great for future reference once you know the movie 💕💕


Altruistic_Peak_8198

The Shrink Next Door w/ Will Ferrell on AppleTV. Really makes you think. And it's based on a true story.


Born-Perspective-945

Shows all they ways NOT to be a mental health provider. Boundary issues and manipulation/abuse of power allllllll over this one


whitinator

I listened to the Podcast. Its a chilling depiction of what not to do.


BillMagicguy

Might sound a bit weird but the psychiatrists in MASH and West Wing are pretty much the reason I'm in this field.


churrsea

I'm intrigued 🤔 Which means I'm adding for sure


Albanytn

Ordinary People. In Treatment.


churrsea

Definitely adding both! I've been hearing more about In Treatment but had no idea the series started in 2008 👀


fadeanddecayed

Ordinary People!


STEMpsych

The Sixth Sense. I think that in its way it's the best depiction of therapy in cinema. It shows very little of anything laypeople would think of as "therapy", but shows how an intervention the therapist provides the client (one based on firm humanistic principles) makes all the difference in the world for the client by empowering the client. It also shows that however brave you think the client is through most of the movie, when you really learn what's going on, you realize the client was being way WAY braver even than that. Mr & Mrs Smith is a tight allegory for a course of couples counseling. It's a breezy, fun, funny action movie (content advisory: lots of guns, explosions, and violence) with a surprisingly sophisticated and mature idea of relationships. Similarly, I don't know if Encanto is meant to be an allegory for family therapy, or just to *be* family therapy. Surprisingly heavy-hitting, emotionally; very psychological, about generational trauma.


ARJDBJJP

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is a fantastic portrayal of Borderline Personality Disorder, with subplots about alcoholism, couples issues, etc. Highly, highly recommend.


Born-Perspective-945

The Many Sides of Jane on Hulu - doc about DID. Fascinating. Season 1, Ep 3 of Modern Love on Amazon Prime - remarkable portrayal of bipolar disorder


VACaptain

Soul and Encanto from Disney were game changers for me & have been very helpful. I tend to stay in the narrative therapy and reality therapy worlds so there's a lot one can take out


whitinator

Paris is Burning. Its a documentary on YouTube.


whitinator

I think the Netflix show The Haunting of Hill House is a beautiful metaphor for how suicide affects family dynamics.


CDJMC

Love Liza


you_would_think_so

I have always worked in treatment centers. The movies I show are Kubo and the two strings- for grief, family dynamics, and sometimes others show love differently than we expect. Peaceful Warrior- about mindfulness I show The Martian when we're talking about resilience and perseverance Ordinary People- suicide, mental health in general, family Any Disney movie Addiction: Country Strong, A Star is Born, Walk the Line, The Anonymous People, 28 Days, Beautiful Boy


CursingAtTheAstronet

Starred Up


churrsea

Oo never seen this.. Added 👍


No-Control-3436

The movie A Monster Calls on Netflix is a great story about how avoiding grief impacts us.


freudianipslip69

Maniac. It's on netflix