Crow Wing Energized presents “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety” film screening 

iNDIEFLIX Education has sparked a global conversation about anxiety through screenings of its documentary, “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety”.  On Monday, November 14, Crow Wing Energized will hold a special screening of the documentary at Crow Wing County land services building.  This film is intended to open up a dialogue between local families, community leaders and experts. The event will start with a light meal from 5:30-6:00 p.m., viewing the movie from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and the panel discussion from 7:00-7:30 p.m. 

What is the difference between “being anxious” and having an anxiety disorder? Why is there still so much fear and stigma in just talking to others instead of hiding online? What can each of us do to make it better and best engage in a full and happy life? Those are a few of the questions explored at this event.  

Angst is on a mission: to start a global conversation and raise awareness around anxiety. This 56-minute documentary delves into all aspects of our society’s most common mental health challenge featuring: 

• Candid interviews with kids and teens, who discuss their anxiety, its impacts on their lives and relationships, as well as how they’ve found solutions and hope.   
• Expert perspectives from institutions such as Stanford University and Child Mind Institute who talk about the causes of anxiety and its sociological effects and resources to help. 
• Tips, tricks and strategies to help reset thinking patterns, push back against anxiety and support others. 
• Awareness that anyone can be touched by–and overcome—anxiety, via a unique and revealing interview with mental health advocate Michael Phelps, the most decorated athlete in Olympic history. 
  
  Part of the beauty of this film is the openness of the children and young adults featured – for some of them, the “Angst” project marks the first time they are publicly sharing their experiences with anxiety. Our hope is that their candidness and bravery will inspire our community to do the same. The film is also hopeful and optimistic. Noah, a teenager featured, describes it this way: “Anxiety doesn’t define me. It’s not just a curse, it also gives me strength.” 
  
  ‘’We are humbled each time we hear directly from either a child or an adult that one of our films has saved their life,’’ said Scilla Andreen, CEO & Co-Founder of iNDIEFLIX and the executive producer of Angst. “The popularity and acceptance of this film led to the creation of the next two installments to create the trilogy, focusing on the impact of social media, the effects of technology on the brain and cyberbullying. It was an organic process.”  
  
  iNDIEFLIX ensures that its community screenings foster a connected and nurturing environment. Angst, and its Mental Health Trilogy companions LIKE and The Upstanders are staples in social & emotional learning programs in schools and corporations all over the world.  Knowing that successful change depends on continuing the conversation beyond the screening date, each film comes with discussion guides, tip sheets and further resources, with dedicated curricula for each film launching in 2021.  
  
  “Everybody needs to know that anxiety disorders are real, common and treatable instead of viewing them as a personal choice or something to be ashamed of,” said Dr. Jerry Bubrick, senior director of Anxiety Disorders Center, Child Mind Institute. “Getting help early is crucial in giving people the tools they need to feel better. We just need to start the conversation.”  
  
  “The conversation surrounding mental health really hits home for me,” said Michael Phelps. “Many people don’t understand how debilitating mental illness truly can be, and even more than that, how common it is, yet people are afraid to have serious discussions about it. I welcomed the opportunity to be a part of Angst to further the dialogue around mental health and to help people understand the impact anxiety has on our mental state and encourage people, especially kids, to ask for help.” 
  To attend Monday’s event,  register at Angst Film Special Screening – Crow Wing Energized    To learn more, contact Crow Wing Energized Community Health Specialist. Karen Johnson via email at Karen.Johnson@EssentiaHealth.org
  EVENT DETAILS: 
  
  iNDIEFLIX Shines the Light on Anxiety with must-see documentary, 
  
   “ANGST: RAISING AWARENESS AROUND ANXIETY”  
  
   
  
  ANGST WILL BE SHOWN IN PERSON 

Monday, November 14, 2022 

5:30 p.m. light meal – 6:00-7:00 movie screening | 7:30-7:30 p.m. – panel discussion  

LOCATION:  Crow Wing County, land services building 

COST: There is no cost, but registration is required. 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:  Angst Film Special Screening – Crow Wing Energized 

After registering, you will receive a study guide PDF.