11/10/2025
Mental health inspirational movie to watch this week
Inside Out
Used as a teaching tool by mental health professionals, particularly when dealing with adolescents, this animated Pixar feature directed by Pete Doctor (which was nominated for two Oscars and won for Best Animated Feature) began over his apprehensiveness over changes in his teenage daughter. Consulting with psychologists, the filmmakers came up with a funny and insightful portrayal of the inner workings of Riley, a girl whose family has just relocated to San Francisco, and her emotions represented by the characters of Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust. The interaction and balance between these emotions forms the crux of the film's dramatic momentum, with the figure of Joy in particular having to pivot during this challenging life transition.
