This year-end episode of Cinemental looks ahead to 2026 by exploring mental health, movies, and the cultural shifts shaping how we care for ourselves—and the stories we tell. From New Year’s resolutions to the future of entertainment, Josh and Jeff reflect on what we’ve learned and what comes next.

We start by unpacking why New Year’s resolutions often fail, and why mental health conversations belong next to movies—not separate from them. From there, the conversation turns serious: concerns around mental health funding in 2026, what individuals can do right now to protect their well-being, and why having a crisis safety plan matters more than ever. Josh also weighs in on medication, the realities of waiting for treatment to work, and his skepticism of the modern “wellness movement.”

On the creative side, we zoom out to examine the future of film and television—why fewer new shows may be made, how legacy content is reshaping the industry, and why creators need to think differently about ownership. We close the episode by reflecting on what Josh and Jeff learned from each other this year, and by teasing the mental-health-focused movies coming in 2026 that we can’t wait to discuss.

Whether you’re thinking about your mental health, your creative future, or how stories shape the way we understand ourselves, this episode is our way of closing the year with honesty—and opening the next one with intention.

🎬 Topics include:
• Why New Year’s resolutions don’t work
• Mental health funding concerns in 2026
• Crisis safety planning
• Medication, wellness culture, and realistic expectations
• The future of film, TV, and creator ownership
• Top mental health movies coming in 2026

00:01:31 - TOPICS FOR TODAY
00:02:24 - Why Josh hates New Year Resolutions
00:03:35 - NY RESOLUTIONS
00:03:43 - Why do we talk about Mental Health and Movies together?
00:14:09 - Mental Health funding concerns in 2026?
00:17:19 - What can you do in 2026 to support your Mental Health?
00:20:29 - Have a crisis safety plan.
00:21:57 - Other concerns with Mental Health Care and RFK JR in 2026.
00:23:28 - Let's talk about medication... while Josh avoids saying brand names.
00:29:53 - What to do while you wait for medications to take effect
00:30:55 - Josh's take on the current "Wellness Movement"
00:32:54 - What's the future hold for Entertainment Creators in 2026 and beyond?
00:36:24 - TV taking a hit in amount being created because of old shows resurfacing.
00:37:48 - Let's start a movement of ownership of TV and FILM
00:40:57 - What Jeff learned from Josh this year on CineMental Podcast.
00:42:49 - What Josh learned from Jeff this year on CineMental Podcast.
00:44:20 - TOP 5 Josh's Mental Health Movies COMING in 2026
00:49:46 - Jeff's Honorable Mentions for the TOP 5

Cinemental is a podcast where movies meet the mind. Each episode dives beneath the surface of pop culture’s most iconic films and characters to uncover the psychology, emotion, and hidden meaning behind what we watch. Hosted by brothers Jeff and Dr. Josh, Cinemental blends film analysis with real-world mental health insight — exploring why stories stick with us, what they reveal about human behavior, and how cinema can help us understand ourselves. It’s part film school, part therapy session, and all heart — where every movie tells us something about being human.

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