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October is recognized as National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, a period focused on increasing awareness of mental health, advocating for early identification, and supporting individuals dealing with emotional difficulties. One way to delve into these subjects is through cinema. Here are eight compelling films to view this weekend, each providing insightful perspectives on mental well-being, strength, and recovery. ALSO READ: Early use of alcohol and cannabis associated with mental health issues among teenagers in Rwanda Revolutionary Road (2008) Set in 1950s suburban life, the movie follows Frank (Leonardo DiCaprio) and April Wheeler (Kate Winslet), a couple caught between their aspirations and societal pressures. Frank works a job he detests, while April yearns for something more than her role as a housewife. As they attempt to escape their mundane existence, their delicate relationship starts to fall apart. Rachel Getting Married This 2008 film centers on Kym (Anne Hathaway), a recovering addict returning home for her sister’s wedding. What should be a happy occasion instead reveals long-standing family conflicts, shame, and unaddressed sorrow. Anomalisa In this 2015 adult animated film, a motivational speaker (voiced by David Thewlis) feels trapped in an emotional routine, perceiving everyone around him as identical. His perspective shifts when he meets Lisa (Jennifer Jason Leigh), whose distinctiveness stirs something inside him. ALSO READ: Strategies for addressing mental health in the workplace and educational settings Take Shelter Curtis (Michael Shannon) is a regular man who starts having frightening visions of an approaching storm. As his anxiety increases, he becomes obsessed with constructing a storm shelter, worried about his family’s safety. Little Miss Sunshine On the surface, the 2006 film is a quirky family road trip movie. However, beneath the humor lies a heartfelt narrative about depression, setbacks, and perseverance. The dysfunctional Hoover family embarks on a chaotic journey to support young Olive in a beauty pageant, rediscovering love and hope along the way. Cake In one of her most impactful performances, Jennifer Aniston plays Claire, a woman suffering from chronic pain and depression following a traumatic loss. Haunted by memories of a support-group member who committed suicide, Claire struggles to deal with her grief while searching for comfort and purpose.

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