Why the rise in anxiety in our schools? Is Social Media to blame?

Help bring Angst and LIKE to Schools - Together we can make a difference

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HOW A MOVIE IS BECOMING A MOVEMENT TO NORMALIZE THE CONVERSATION ABOUT ANXIETY

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Changing the world often requires changing the minds of people. One of the most effective ways to change people's minds — by increasing awareness, by stimulating empathy — is storytelling, particularly visual storytelling.

Angst & LIKE are documentaries created to open up the conversation about mental health and the impact of social media in our lives.

We believe in the transformative power of film when watched together in a community instead of alone in front of a small screen. By experiencing the stories of others, we gain greater context for their actions, we become more sensitive to social cues, we learn compassion, and – very often – we begin to feel less alone.

These impacts are particularly relevant to young viewers. For many preteens and teens, film can spark conversations that lead to school programs or clubs that address tough issues—such as racism, sexism, homophobia, bullying, and depression—that might otherwise be too difficult or uncomfortable to talk about.

WHO BENEFITS AND HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

We work with elementary school through college-aged students, as well as the parents, guardians, coaches, and teachers who care about them. Our films generally screen all week in classrooms and in auditoriums in the evenings, typically reaching 250 to over 2,000 people per school.

The cost for a screening and supplemental programming for one school is $650.
Our goal is to provide screenings and supplemental materials to 100 Title I schools.

Now we are launching the Creative Coping Toolkit an interactive program to accompany Angst & LIKE, that will help students create their own mental wellness toolkit.

"Angst captures what so many people are suffering in these complicated days: the bullying, perfectionism, panic, obsession, and too often, hopelessness. Angst is cathartic and ends with notes of hope. Every school needs to experience this program. It's that important."

- Dr. John Duffy, Clinical psychologist, best-selling author of "The Available Parent", parenting and relationship media expert

Learn more about Angst at AngstMovie.com

Learn more about LIKE at TheLikeMovie.com

or contact Scilla Andreen at scilla@indieflixfoundation.org

IndieFlix Foundation is a 501(c)3 and supported by Network For Good.

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SOURCES:
[1] Audience participants surveyed after screening 'Angst'.
[2] Child Mind Institute, 2017 Children's Mental Health Report

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Charlene Margot

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Thank you, Scilla, Karin, and IndieFlix! We are committed to raising awareness about anxiety through high-quality parent education.
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Such a powerful, important and thought provoking film. Many thanks to Zachary's Dad and sister for hosting and sharing their story.
Kimberly Olson

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In memory of Zachary and in support of the Nimmo family
Erin Shimy

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Karinn Kelly

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Anonymous

In memory of Zachary Nimmo.
Mei-Ling Andreen

Making a donation to help make a difference and to lower the rise in the suicide rate which has risen 168%
Carol Boster

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In honor and memory of Zachary Nimmo
Gottschalk Family

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In honor of Zachary Nimmo & family, and in support of this movement to open up and normalize conversations about anxiety and mental health in general.
Scilla Andreen

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Janelle Severson

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In loving memory of Zachary Nimmo and the Nimmo family.

Pam Mullock

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In memory of Zachary Nimmo from UW Whitewater friends & families
Delores Gragg

We need more understanding and intervention methods in place as early as possible for our kids and for us as parents.
Lisa Ager

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In loving memory of Zacharay Nimmo and a tribute to his amazing family. We pray that those that need to see this movie will because of them
Jennifer Murphy

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Stephanie Thomas

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In memory of sweet Zachary Nimmo, and in honor of his loving family.

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Praying for Zachary’s family and sending them our love.
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With love and support for the Nimmo family, honoring Zachary, and hoping to help others who suffer from anxiety.

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