Harnessing Anxious Energy for Good
Anxious Nation explores and captures the many faces and facets of anxiety. This feature-length documentary deeply looks into the anxiety and the mental health crisis in America, especially its impact on young people (ages 10-26) and families. The film looks at the various ways anxiety shows up, the nurture/nature debate, situations in homes and society that are significantly adding to the problem, the mental health crisis on college campuses, and the impact of anxiety in lower socioeconomic communities. We discuss stigma, loneliness, isolation, disconnection, the alarming rise in suicide, and the dangers of social media.
Our mission is to create a unified community for people struggling with anxiety that encourages open dialogue and the sharing of coping strategies. By shining a light on this often-hidden issue, we seek to create a more compassionate and understanding society that supports those grappling with anxiety. After the film, we will have a panel discussion with area mental health professionals.
Please join us! This is a FREE event, but we ask that you register as seating is limited.
This event is intended for those living with mental health issues, providers, family members, and concerned community members who work in or are residents of St. Michael, Albertville and surrounding communities.
This event has been made possible by Alleluia Lutheran Church in St. Michael and their collaboration with CommUNITY Adult Mental Health Initiative, Wright County Public Health and St. Michael Cinema.
