A comprehensive 10-part exploration of movies and web series that tackle suicide, depression, and mental health. From Hollywood classics to Bollywood, Asian cinema, streaming series, documentaries, and the ethics of depicting suicide on screen.
Exploring the foundational Hollywood films that first brought suicide and mental health to the big screen — from It's a Wonderful Life to Girl, Interrupted.
Global crisis helplines, mental health organizations, guidelines for watching films about suicide safely, and a message of hope. You are not alone.
How modern Hollywood films from the 2010s brought a new level of honesty to depicting suicide, depression, and mental illness on screen.
How Indian films from 3 Idiots to Chhichhore have tackled suicide, academic pressure, and mental health in the Indian context.
Exploring how Japanese, Korean, and other Asian filmmakers have portrayed suicide, from anime masterpieces to J-horror and Korean thrillers.
How streaming series like 13 Reasons Why, BoJack Horseman, After Life, and Euphoria have reshaped the conversation about suicide and mental health.
Exploring powerful documentaries about suicide including The Bridge, Suicide: The Ripple Effect, and The Girl on the Bridge — real stories that changed the conversation.
How classic and modern coming-of-age films have addressed suicide, depression, and the unique pressures of adolescence.
Examining the research, debate, and ethics of depicting suicide on screen — the Werther Effect, the Papageno Effect, and the responsibility of filmmakers.
A master list of 50+ movies and web series about suicide, organized by region, year, and streaming availability. The ultimate reference guide.