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    A young woman with long dark hair stands in front of a wooden bench, wearing a gray coat and looking directly at the camera with a serious expression, while the background features a blurred urban setting with trees and buildings.
    A delicate lace veil partially obscures the face of the subject, who appears to be standing in a dimly lit, natural setting.

    Building Awareness About Anxiety Disorders

    65-80 Minutes

    Short Film About Anxiety (A)

    Guided Discussion

    Visualizing Lies

    Guided Discussion

    Set an Intention

    Closing Thoughts and Evaluations

    Guided Discussion

    Guided Discussion

    Set an Intention

    Closing Thoughts and Evaluations

    You will be able to:

    • List at least three different types of Anxiety Disorder

    • Explain how anxiety can get in the way of everyday activities using specific examples

    • Compare different ways in which anxiety can impact different people

    • Describe your plan to take concrete steps that will allow you support yourself and others through experiences of anxiety

    "Building Awareness About Anxiety Disorders" invites participants to deepen their understanding of anxiety through two short films depicting diverse lived experiences. Guided by an overview of symptoms and treatment options, participants will explore the perspectives of the films' protagonists. The first film, a documentary, presents multiple viewpoints on anxiety, encouraging reflection on the experiences shared. The second, a drama, offers an intimate look at one individual’s struggle with anxiety and depression. Through discussion and reflection, participants will gain insight into these experiences, concluding with an opportunity to set a compassionate intention for supporting themselves and others in moments of anxiety.

    Note: This class includes supplementary materials that can be completed at the start of class or assigned as homework. If assigned as homework, the class duration may be approximately 15 minutes shorter.

    Mental Health Training

    topics covered

    Anxiety Disorders

    aom nutrients

    Empathy, Respect for Practical Constraints

    casel sel

    Social awareness, Self-awareness

    wellness wheel

    Emotional, Intellectual

    identities

    Black, East Asian, White, Man / male, Woman / female, Adult, Diverse Protagonists

    film style

    Documentary, Poetry Film

    Films Included

    A young woman with long dark hair stands in front of a wooden bench, wearing a gray coat and looking directly at the camera with a serious expression, while the background features a blurred urban setting with trees and buildings.

    Visualizing Lies

    Visualizing Lies is a visual poem attacking the difficult topics of depression, anxiety, and overall mental health. The filmmaker’s goals were to help break mental health stigma within their community and shine a light on the experience beneath a ‘high functioning’ exterior.

    film style

    Poetry Film

    identities

    Black, Woman / female, Adult

    A delicate lace veil partially obscures the face of the subject, who appears to be standing in a dimly lit, natural setting.

    Short Film About Anxiety (A)

    Anxiety is the world’s most common mental health condition, but something few candidly speak about. Personal and intimate, the contributors talk via smartphones about their relationships with anxiety in their place of comfort, mixed with imagery and sequences inspired by the filmmakers’ own experiences.

    film style

    Documentary

    identities

    Black, East Asian, White, Man / male, Woman / female, Diverse Protagonists

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