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    Anxiety & Depression 101 2

    Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health challenges. This watchlist reveals the realities of both through documentary, drama and poetry film. New to discussing mental health? This might be a good place to start.

    A young man with a serious expression on his face, wearing earphones, appears to be in a contemplative or pensive state, set against a blurred background.
    Mind Matters
    Topics Covered
    Cultural Stigma, Depression, Supporting Others, Isolation and Loneliness
    Content Heads Up
    Depiction of alcohol use
    Representation
    Black, Man / male, Adult
    Film Style
    Drama
    A delicate lace veil partially obscures the face of the subject, who appears to be standing in a dimly lit, natural setting.
    Short Film About Anxiety (A)
    Topics Covered
    Anxiety Disorders
    Content Heads Up
    Intense sounds, flashing lights
    Representation
    Black, East Asian, White, Man / male, Woman / female, Diverse Protagonists
    Film Style
    Documentary
    A blurred and hazy cityscape at night, with a cyclist in the foreground and various lights and buildings visible in the background.
    Like Minded
    Topics Covered
    Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
    Content Heads Up
    Mention of childhood trauma
    Representation
    South Asian, Man / male, Adult
    Film Style
    Documentary
    A close-up black and white portrait of a person's face, with intense, piercing eyes and a pensive expression, set against a blurred, hazy background.
    moon square saturn.
    Topics Covered
    Depression
    Content Heads Up
    Discussion of how it feels to be living with active symptoms of depression
    Representation
    Black, Woman / female, Adult
    Film Style
    Poetry Film