BRUNSWICK
Brunswick schools are highlighting the need for discussion of anxiety and its effect on people.
The Brunswick School Department will be screening the documentary, “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, in Crooker Theater at Brunswick High School, located at 116 Maquoit Road. The panel discussion and question-and-answer session will take place at approximately 7:30 p.m.
The documentary features a special interview with world-renowned Olympian and mental health advocate Michael Phelps, as well as teens and parents sharing deeply personal stories about the impact of anxiety on their own lives and tips and advice from prominent experts.
The free showing of the 55-minute film will be followed by a panel discussion with local experts, including Bear Shea from the Real School, Martin’s Point pediatrician Dr. Alyssa Goodwin, and community therapists Stacey Jenkins, Justin Trozzi and Amber Gross. The content is appropriate for those age 10 and older.
According to the film’s website, “Angst” producers Scilla Andreen and Karin Gornick are looking to start a global conversation and raise awareness around anxiety. Through candid interviews, they utilize the power of film to tell the stories of kids and teens who discuss their anxiety and its impact on their lives and relationships, as well as how they’ve found solutions and hope. In addition, the documentary provides discussions with mental health experts about the causes of anxiety and its sociological effects, along with the help, resources and tools available to address the condition. To learn more, visit angstmovie.com.
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