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.
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
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
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