Top 7 Netflix series to improve your know-how in mental health

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Mental health is not a trend, it’s a serious topic that is not always mentioned in the media, discussed at work, or at school. Fortunately, there are more people who start the conversation and we want to support and encourage it by sharing our findings on the topic.

Here we got a list of 7 Netflix movies that will help you to educate yourself on mental health and get a better understanding of common and uncommon issues.

The anonymous people - 2013 (Documentary)

The Anonymous People is a feature documentary film about the 23.5 million Americans living in long-term recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction.

Minimalism - 2016 (Documentary)

How might your life be better with less? The popular simple-living The Minimalists examines the many flavors of minimalism by taking the audience inside the lives of minimalists from various walks of life.

To the bone - 2017 (Drama/comedy movie)

To the Bone is a 2017 American drama film, written and directed by Marti Noxon. The main character is an unruly 20-year-old anorexic girl who spent the better part of her teenage years being shepherded through various recovery programs, only to find herself several pounds lighter every time.

Not Alone - 2017 (Documentary)

Not Alone gives teens a context within which they can discuss their feelings or struggles with their mental health such as suicide.

Melancholia - 2011 (Drama/Sci-fi movie)

Melancholia is a 2011 science fiction drama film. The film's story revolves around two sisters, one of whom is preparing to marry just before a rogue planet is about to collide with Earth.

The Social Dilemma - 2020 (Documentary)

Explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.

Mental health for Kids: Inside out (2015)

Inside Out is a fun family film, but it's also an important allegory of mental health problems in young people. Read more about the movie's impact on mental health here.

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