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    A young woman with long dark hair and an intense expression is the focal point of the image, set against a blurred background.
    Two abstract figures, one white and one black, emerge from a sea of wavy black and white lines against a plain background.

    Building Awareness About Anxiety and Depression

    85 Minutes

    Resource Review(minus 15 minutes if completed before class)

    Watch a Film

    Breathing Exercise

    Guided Discussion

    Watch a Film

    Breathing Exercise

    Guided Discussion

    Closing Thoughts and Evaluations

    Participants will be able to:

    • Interpret clinical information about Anxiety and Depression

    • Describe how characteristics of Anxiety and Depression as depicted in two films are integrated with other aspects of a character's humanity

    • Make interpretations about protagonists and connect films to clinical information we read

    • Identify concrete things we can do for ourselves if we ever experience symptoms of anxiety and/or depression

    "Building Awareness About Anxiety and Depression" invites students to learn more about anxiety and depression through two short films that depict artistic interpretations of what it feels like to experience symptoms of these conditions. Students are invited to read and reflect on an overview, list of symptoms, and treatment information about both of these conditions, then use that knowledge to help them understand the perspectives of the films' protagonists. Following each film students will reflect on what they saw and connect it to the resource material. The class concludes with a chance to reflect on how we can take care of ourselves and an invitation to set an intentions to support ourselves.

    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 20 minutes shorter.

    Mental Health Training

    topics covered

    Anxiety Disorders

    aom nutrients

    Empathy, Honest Self Reflection

    casel sel

    Self-awareness, Self-management, Responsible decision making

    wellness wheel

    Emotional

    identities

    Latino/a/x, Woman / female, Adult, Animated and/or ambiguous

    film style

    Animation, Drama

    Films Included

    A young woman with long dark hair and an intense expression is the focal point of the image, set against a blurred background.

    XIETY

    XIETY explores the ways anxiety may feel for those who suffer from it through a visual journey in Val’s mind- XIETY. Val struggles to stay mentally present during a night out with friends. What may seem like a simple, fun, and relaxing night for others is physical and mental torture for Val.

    film style

    Drama

    identities

    Latino/a/x, Woman / female, Adult

    Two abstract figures, one white and one black, emerge from a sea of wavy black and white lines against a plain background.

    FINE

    The January 2017 Art With Impact short film competition winner aims to increase clarity around the mental illness experience, evoke empathy towards people who undergo depression as well as to encourage affected individuals to break the silence and speak up! How does it feel to undergo depression and not be able to speak up about it due to the fear of rejection or judgment?

    film style

    Animation

    identities

    Animated and/or ambiguous

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