While The Hype isn't primarily focused on mental health, it does touch on personal challenges faced by contestants. It doesn’t perpetuate harmful stereotypes but also stops short of offering in-depth insights, reflecting a middle-ground portrayal that’s more mindful than typical reality TV.

While it avoids deep dives into mental health issues, participants' backstories provide some insight into real-life pressures and stress. It’s slightly above neutral in portrayal due to its genuine depiction of emotional experiences tied to competition, albeit without an explicit mental health focus.