movie review
Mental health movie reviews; educational films that provide an honest and multifaceted portrayal of psychiatric illness, symptoms and recovery.
The Weight of Labels
I did not get angry because I was attacked. I got angry because I felt invisible. That is what labeling does. It reduces a human being—a soul with thoughts, experiences, and convictions—into a set of categories that can be dismissed before they even speak.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast4 months ago in Psyche
Aurora by Stefano Labbia: Why we need films that tell our hiddens truths
We often think of cinema as spectacle—as grand gestures, sweeping vistas, and technological marvels. And yes, there is a place for that kind of awe. But the truest, most profound power of film doesn't reside in the size of the screen or the scale of the effects. It is found in its extraordinary capacity to reach into the quiet corners of our shared humanity, to articulate the silent struggles we all carry, and to knit us together through the simple, powerful act of storytelling. The magic is in the resonance. It is in the undeniable click of recognition when a story on screen mirrors a piece of the story within our own hearts, making us feel, fundamentally, less isolated.
By Kate Hydeen4 months ago in Psyche
Keeping the Mind Young: Science-Backed Ways to Slow Brain Ageing
As we age, we often expect wrinkles, weaker bones, or slower movement — but what truly worries most people is the ageing of the mind. Forgetting names, losing focus, or feeling mentally fatigued can be frightening signs that our brain is changing. Yet, science is uncovering hopeful news: the brain is not a machine doomed to wear out. It’s a living, adaptable organ capable of renewal, repair, and growth at any age — if we give it the right conditions.
By Esther Sun4 months ago in Psyche
Run Forrest, run!
The other day, I finally watched “Forrest Gump” , and noticed a theme that, to my knowledge, isn’t part of the mainstream conversation about this film - namely the developmental psychology thread running through the storyline and shaping the lives of the main characters.
By Eva Smitte5 months ago in Psyche
I Was the Strong One Until It Broke Me
For as long as I can remember, people have seen me as “the strong one.” The dependable friend. The sibling who always listens. The co-worker who steps up when things fall apart. I carried that title like a badge of honor, proud that others trusted me, proud that I could be the one who held everyone together.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Psyche
The Things Life Never Warned Me About
By Nadeem Shah Life has a strange way of teaching lessons we never signed up for. When I was younger, I imagined growing up would be a linear path—school, career, love, stability, and then happiness neatly tucked at the end. I had it all mapped out, confident that if I followed the rules, life would reward me.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Psyche
Why Vulnerability is My Greatest Strength
By Nadeem Shah For most of my life, I wore armor. Not the kind made of steel and iron, but the invisible kind—woven from silence, guarded smiles, and perfectly rehearsed “I’m fine” responses. I convinced myself that strength meant never letting anyone see the cracks. If people didn’t see my pain, they couldn’t use it against me. If they didn’t know my fears, they couldn’t hurt me.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Psyche
The Invisible Weight of Anxiety
By: Nadeem Shah Anxiety isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s not the shaking hands, the racing heart, or the heavy breathing you see in movies. Sometimes it’s a quiet, constant hum in the back of your mind—a relentless narrator that never shuts up.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Psyche
