Movies That Feature People Living with Anxiety & Depression
Last updated: August 2, 2026
These movies featuring people living with anxiety and depression can help kids recognize the varied ways that these conditions manifest. They can also encourage empathy and open the doors for honest communication about kids' own mental health. If your kid still has questions or you're looking for additional resources to tackle sensitive conversations, try our Mental Health topic center and our list of Comforting Books for Little Kids.
About the Author
Li Lai
Li is the Senior Director of Content at Common Sense and founder of Mediaversity - which exists to review content for diversity and encourage the industry to create more media that more accurately reflects the population of the US. Her work has won several awards by Fast Company, Graphic Design USA, WebAwards, BizBash, PRO Awards, and recognition by London's Design Museum. Li worked behind the scenes with our editorial team to create our new diverse representations rating rubric, and is now managing the rollout of these reviews.