An IndieFlix Original Documentary

Angst: Anxiety Disorders are Real, Common, and Treatable.... Let's Talk About It!

Angst is an IndieFlix Original, documentary designed to raise awareness around anxiety. The film includes interviews with kids, teens, educators, experts, parents and a very special interview with Michael Phelps.

Our goal specifically is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help. Angst screens in schools, communities and theaters around the world. The film and corresponding materials provide tools, resources and above all, hope.

Build Up Your Community

Is anxiety affecting you and the people living in your community? Are you a teacher who sees many students dealing with stress or anxiety? Or a parent with children experiencing anxiety? Help break the stigma around anxiety and get the discussion started today.

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Why isn't this online?

Angst is not available online at this time because we are currently screening the film at schools and community centers across the country. We believe it is important to follow up this film with an in-person discussion. At some point in the near future, we hope to make the film available online as well.

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Angst has been featured in...

The Today Show, ABC news, People Magazine, Men'sHealth, the Associated Press, and more!

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Announcing the Learners Edge Online Course

We are excited to announce our partnership with Learners Edge to have Angst developed as ongoing education for teachers. The Learners Edge online course serves as an extension of the documentary with applicable and relevant learning for teachers who play an instrumental role in our youth's development.

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Here's what people are saying about Angst!

Experts, Educators & Public Figures

"Angst is inspirational; the courageous effort made by teens in the film to face their fears and become competent in coping is heart-warming and breath-taking."
Dr. Laura Kastner

"I welcomed the opportunity to be a part of Angst to further the dialogue around mental health and to help people understand the impact anxiety has on our mental state and encourage people, especially kids, to ask for help."
Michael Phelps

"I also find that anxiety is a debilitating disease with our students and wanted to share your vision and hope with them. "
John H., Counselor, Gordon Bell High School

Students, Teens & Parents

"So glad my dad got to see this movie now he knows I'm not making it up."
9 year old student - Chicago, IL

"I wish this film had existed when I was growing up it would've saved me and my family a lot of heartache."
Father of 3 kids - NYC

"I never knew that what I was experiencing was severe anxiety I'm so grateful to know that there is treatment."
18 year old college student - Seattle, WA

"It's powerful, spot-on, genuine, educational and hopeful. Well done!!"
Shelly at Temple Beth Ami, Maryland

Resources, Tools and Help

We know anxiety can cause you, your loved ones, and your friends a lot of stress. Here are some of the resources we believe can help. This list has been examined by experts in the mental health field and will continue to grow. Please note these are just recommendations, and not "one size fits all".

If you or someone you know is feeling anxiety it's important to tell a family member, friend, teacher or counselor. Reach out to someone who can help, and in an emergency call 911, or text the Crisis text line 741741.