Movies and TvShows featuring "mentally-ill" theme.

When a mentally ill young man thinks he witnesses an abduction and the police refuse to believe him, he reluctantly turns to his next door neighbor – a bitter, retired security guard – to help him find the missing woman.

Crownsville Hospital: From Lunacy to Legacy is a feature-length documentary film highlighting the history of the Crownsville State Mental Hospital in Crownsville, MD.

Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer is a documentary film that explores the life and crimes of Aileen Wuornos, a woman who was convicted of murdering several men and sentenced to death. The film delves into her troubled childhood, her experiences as a prostitute, and the events leading up to her arrest. Through interviews with Aileen herself, as well as those close to her, the film attempts to shed light on her motivations and the circumstances that led to her becoming a serial killer.

A mentally ill baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees is sent to a psychoanalysis and therapy session after a public meltdown. He is later offered a job as a sports scout for the team.

In a final attempt to save their failing relationship, a married couple seeks refuge on an island in Upstate New York. However, their plan takes a dark turn when the husband starts experiencing a regression in his emotional, mental, and physical state.

Digging to China tells the story of a young girl named Harriet who forms a unique friendship with a mentally challenged man named Ricky. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and friendship. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and learn valuable life lessons.

This Beggar's Description is a documentary film that follows the life of a mentally unstable poet in Montreal, Canada. The film explores the challenges and struggles faced by the poet as he battles with schizophrenia and homelessness. Through his poetry, the poet provides a unique insight into the complexities of mental illness and the harsh realities of street life.

A therapist looks into the mind of a woman diagnosed as schizophrenic and finds, not madness, but tortured sexual guilt created by the taboos of society.

Maud Nycander has over one and a half years, filmed a psychiatric emergency ward at St. Göran's Hospital in Stockholm.

A son takes care of his father with a deteriorating mental condition where he believes he's a wild animal.

A man takes five people hostages on a supermarket.

A young illustrator fights the haunting memories of his wife's tragic death. One day, his hope for healing is at risk when his family's desire for a happy Christmas force him to hold his pain and guilt inside.

A training film showing police officers how to deal with persons who are mentally ill.

Produced in 1967, this black and white film is an inmate's view of Daytop, a drug treatment centre on Staten Island, New York, where addicts learn to get along without drugs. Uncompromising, often brutal group therapy sessions are designed to shake loose the excuses a victim makes for himself. The people and situations shown are authentic; only one actor was employed. The results obtained at Daytop are regarded by some psychiatrists as a breakthrough.

A group of young adults discuss their experiences with mental health in an interview setting, looking at their childhood, education, family & friends.

In this farewell letter to Ana (aka Anorexia), I reveal the suffering associated with this illness. I sincerely express my deep desire to regain my freedom and vitality by sharing not only my progress but also my relapses. Through the interweaving of drawings and poetry, I share this quest for reconstruction, which I hope will help raise awareness of this mental illness and bring a little hope to people affected by it and those around them.

In this farewell letter to Ana (aka Anorexia), I reveal the suffering associated with this illness. I express my desire to regain my freedom and vitality by sharing not only my progress but also my relapses. Through the interweaving of drawings and poetry, I share this quest for reconstruction, which I hope will help raise awareness of this mental illness and bring a little hope to people affected by it and those around them.