The Conversation delves into the realm of paranoia, giving an early glimpse at the psychological impact of constant surveillance. Harry’s descent into mistrust and isolation captures the human element of paranoia realistically for its time.

13th doesn't focus solely on mental health but provides a broader perspective on systemic discrimination and its consequences, offering viewers a deep understanding of social justice issues without falling into stereotypes.

Come Sunday touches on emotional turmoil and crisis of faith, portraying the psychological impacts of ostracism and self-doubt. It doesn’t dive deep into mental health themes but sensitively acknowledges them, providing a respectful depiction of Pearson’s inner struggles and eventual resilience.

Catfish enlightens viewers on the emotional struggles faced by individuals who create false personas, highlighting their vulnerability and need for connection. The film fosters empathy and understanding, making it a vital conversation starter about mental illness.

While Parks and Rec touches on mental health themes, it doesn’t dive deep. The portrayal often leans toward light-hearted and comedic rather than realistic or educational.

While Bad Sisters provides an engaging narrative, its mental health portrayal leaves a lot to be desired. The series defaults to violence as a response to abuse, offering little in terms of constructive mental health dialogues

While Without Remorse excels in action, its portrayal of mental health is lacking. The film mostly relies on violence and revenge without adequately exploring the psychological impacts of trauma and war.

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.

The show offers a surprisingly authentic portrayal of mental health, particularly through Tony’s therapy sessions with Dr. Melfi. It displays the messy realities of therapy without sugar-coating or overly dramatizing.

The Office is a beloved classic that revolutionized TV comedy with its quirky characters and relatable office antics, it flounders in how it presents mental health topics.

Party Down had some clever attempts to depict the struggles of creative folks chasing their dreams, the overarching theme of hopelessness in Henry's life left us feeling a bit downbeat.

We Own This City shines a light on the inner turmoil and struggles of some characters, it often leans heavily toward portraying these issues as inevitable tragic outcomes with no real hope.

Monkey Man is deeply embedded in myth, which means it doesn't aim to modernize or accurately depict mental health issues, violence is presented as the primary response for the characters.

Despite presenting a harrowing narrative of abuse within the traditional mentor-student dynamic, Whiplash fails to address the mental health ramifications of such an intense environment.

While Lady Bird largely shines in its authentic storytelling, it falls a bit short in its portrayal of mental health. While it touches on themes of identity and familial pressure, it doesn't delve deeply into mental health issues or provide substantial resources for those who might relate to the characters’ struggles.

The Godfather is iconic. The moments of intense family loyalty and betrayal make for a gripping narrative, but when it comes to how it handles mental health, it's not quite as stellar.