Movies and TvShows featuring "psychological-stress" theme.

Follow the life of Marilyn Monroe, from her troubled childhood to becoming a renowned actress. Experience her rise to fame, her relationships, and her struggles with personal demons. Witness the dark and tragic side of Hollywood's brightest star.

In a near-future penitentiary, convicts volunteer for a medical experiment using drugs that alter their emotions. Jeff, haunted by his past, questions the reality of his feelings. As he uncovers the truth about the experiment, he fights to save himself and his fellow inmate Lizzy from the manipulative program.

A young woman trapped in an abusive relationship becomes the unwitting participant in an intervention staged by her two closest friends. While on vacation, Alice rediscovers herself and gains perspective, slowly breaking free from the codependency that binds her. However, her abusive boyfriend's vengeance tests her strength, courage, and deep-rooted friendships.

A woman reports that her son has been kidnapped from her car. As the police and community search for the missing child, tensions rise and secrets are uncovered in a racially charged investigation.

Helter Skelter is a crime drama movie based on a true story. It revolves around a famous fashion model who becomes obsessed with beauty and undergoes extreme plastic surgeries to maintain her youth and beauty. As her mental health deteriorates, she spirals into a world of drugs, sex, and violence, ultimately leading to her downfall.

After suffering a stroke, Elle editor Jean-Dominique Bauby is left paralyzed except for his left eye. Using eye movements, he communicates and writes a memoir about his life struggle. Bauby's book is published two days before he dies.

Solitary is a reality show on the Fox Reality Channel whose contestants were kept in round-the-clock solitary confinement for a number of weeks with the goal of being the last contestant remaining in solitary, for a $50,000 prize.

THE SCIENCE OF TAPPING is a collection of videos about the practice of Emotional Freedom Techniques (or "tapping"). Tapping techniques are interventions that apply principles of Chinese medicine for self-regulation — especially for the relief of chronic stress, anxiety, or pain. Interviewees discuss the evidence basis for the benefits of manually percussing some associated acupuncture points.

Face to Face (1976) is a psychological drama set in Eastern Europe, depicting the story of a woman who experiences a loss of sense of reality due to her repressed childhood trauma. The plot revolves around her struggle with depression, as she confronts her dysfunctional marriage, dead parents, and her own mental breakdown. Themes of rape, insanity, and suicide are explored as the protagonist seeks help from a psychiatrist and battles hallucinations and suicidal thoughts. The movie explores the blurred line between reality and fantasy, making use of dream sequences and the protagonist's perception of a maniac who attempts to rape her. Throughout the film, themes of darkness, psychological stress, and the impact of traumatic experiences on one's mental health are portrayed.

A juggler named Hans is imprisoned in a concentration camp during World War II. He manages to escape and becomes an emigrant in a new country. Hans must navigate his way through post-war Germany, dealing with trauma, struggle, and the pursuit of a better life.

The Passion of Anna follows Andreas Winkelman, a man who becomes entangled in a web of confusion and despair as he grapples with his own identity and the tumultuous relationships in his life. Set in Sweden, the film explores themes of depression, loss, domestic violence, and isolation. Through a series of surreal and haunting events, Andreas is forced to confront his deepest fears and desires, ultimately leading to a profound existential crisis.

Untold: Breaking Point is a documentary film that explores the painful and challenging journey of a professional tennis player as they navigate the pressures of the sport and their mental health. It delves into the arena of professional tennis, highlighting the stress and psychic toll it takes on the athletes. Through personal interviews and in-depth storytelling, the film sheds light on the untold aspects of the life of a tennis player.

Set on a troubled kibbutz in Israel, 'Sweet Mud' follows the story of a 12-year-old boy named Dvir, who navigates the challenges of growing up amidst a backdrop of institutionalization, mental illness, and his search for new love. As he develops a close bond with his mother, deals with the harsh realities of military service, and experiences the complexities of young love, Dvir's journey explores themes of identity, loss, and the psychological stress of life in the community. With a mix of heartwarming moments and poignant struggles, 'Sweet Mud' is a powerful portrayal of adolescence and the longing for connection.

A struggling actress becomes entangled in an abusive relationship with her idol at a cult-like New York theatre company.

Dr. Jenny Isaksson is a psychiatrist married to another psychiatrist; both are successful in their jobs but slowly, agonizingly, Jenny succumbs to a breakdown. She is haunted by images and emotions from her past and eventually cannot function as a wife, doctor, or individual.

A stranger with a mysterious past witnesses an airplane crash, and sets out to save the only survivor...a nine year old girl. Out-numbered, out-gunned, and relentlessly hunted for a crime he did not commit, the stranger must escape an army of blood-thirsty bounty hunters, as he desperately searches to save the injured child.

Burnt Money follows the story of two gay lovers, who become involved in a risky bank robbery that goes wrong. Set in Argentina during the year 1965, the film explores themes of loyalty, trust, and the consequences of their choices. As the tension rises, the characters face psychological stress and must navigate their complex relationships.

The Headspace Guide to Sleep is a TV show that delves into the science of sleep and provides expert tips and techniques to improve sleep quality and optimize sleep health. Through a blend of animation and documentary-style storytelling, viewers are taken on a journey to understand the importance of sleep, its impact on overall well-being, and ways to overcome common sleep challenges and disorders. From meditation techniques to understanding the role of psychological stress on sleep, this series aims to help viewers achieve a good night's sleep.

Benji is sent spiraling into a storm of self doubt after matching with a girl who is out of his league. A short film about body dysmorphia.

Five friends travel to a secluded island for a purifying week-long water fast. With no food and electricity, a long forgotten hate surfaces.