Tell Me What Movies/TV Shows Tackled Mental Health In A Way That Made You Say, "I Finally Feel Seen!"

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We all know that TV and movies are much more than just a way to pass the time.

Screen clip from "WandaVision"
Screen clip from "WandaVision"

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The storytelling that happens on-screen can inspire us to follow a new career path, travel the world, or even do something as small as trying out a new look.

"It's an inspiration to many, I'm sure."
"It's an inspiration to many, I'm sure."

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And as conversations around mental health continue to become more prevalent in our culture, we're seeing more and more stories surrounding the topic show up on-screen, many of which are truly inspiring.

Maybe you watched Eighth Grade and thought, "Wow, I've never seen social anxiety portrayed like this before. I feel so seen!"

Screenshot from "Eighth Grade"
A24 / courtesy Everett Collection

Or perhaps you watched something like the episode of Steven Universe Future "I Am My Monster," and realized you also had a lot of unresolved trauma and needed to find a healthy way to deal with it.

Screenshot from "Steven Universe Future"
Cartoon Network

Or it could be that after watching Beautiful Boy, you felt comfortable reaching out to your family to help you in your struggle with addiction.

Screenshot from "Beautiful Boy"
Francois Duhamel / ©Amazon/Courtesy Everett Collection / Everett Collection

So, I'm coming to you, the BuzzFeed Community, asking for you to share the movies or TV episodes about mental health that made you feel seen, and maybe even inspired you to seek help. Sharing our experiences with others can not only be cathartic, but it might also inspire others to make the first steps in taking care of their own mental health.

You can share your story in the comments below, or you can submit them anonymously using this Google Form.

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