Angst is an iNDIEFLIX Original documentary designed to raise awareness around anxiety.
WATCH THE TRAILER
Angst removes the stigma and opens up the conversation around anxiety, helping people understand and manage their symptoms, and when to reach out for help. Most importantly, it shows people that they are not alone, and that anxiety is 100% treatable.
This hopeful and inspiring film has helped over 2 million people around the world, weaving in the personal stories of those suffering with expert perspectives, who break down what's going on, how to deal with it, and how to help others. Michael Phelps shares his own anxiety story, proving that anxiety can affect everyone, and there is no shame in asking for help. For many, watching Angst has been a catalyst for changing their lives for the better.
“The door is open, help is available, it starts with listening and talking...lots of opportunities to make a turnaround.”
Greg DeLapp, CEO, EAPA
“Angst had a huge ripple down effect…it has probably saved a couple of lives within our organization as it got people to reach out and start talking.”
Allison Stark
Manager, Global Wellness, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
“Don’t be afraid to offer the films or resources or do something a little different for your employees to encourage your population base to listen to each other, to ask for help, to know about your resources.”
Julie Krause, Benefits Manager Microsoft Global Wellness
Mental Health America has reported a 634% rise in their online tool for anxiety, and an 873% increase in depression screening.
Yet for many, an internet search is where it stops. Many employees still feel uncomfortable confiding in anyone at work if they’re struggling. Despite 51% of employees reporting worse mental health at work since Covid began, the stigma associated with opening up remains (NIHCM).
A Screening of Angst Offers
Guaranteed Confidentiality
Virtual delivery enables all employees to watch with privacy assured.
Understanding and Reassurance
Break down the symptoms of anxiety, remove the stigma, and help people see a path forward for themselves and others.
A Springboard to Conversations
The screening is followed by a panel discussion to make the learning specific to corporate / industry challenges, and where confidential questions can be asked.
The message is incredibly powerful and liberating when combined with testimonials / experiences of company leaders.
A Starting Point
...to remove the stigma, encourage people to reach out and direct them to specific company resources, as well as tools and tips that are provided with the Angst screening.
"It helped us start the conversation so people were normalizing that all of us go through different issues and problems, so how do we talk about it, how do we get help?”
Julie Krause
Benefits Manager, Microsoft Global Wellness
EAP Services pay dividends.
Companies have ramped up EAP Services and uptake has got better, but they are still not being fully utilized. The link between benefits and awareness / confidence to take advantage of what is available is often lost.
Depression and anxiety conditions cost the global economy $1 trillion a year, pre-Covid. We know that investing in mental health and wellness makes sense: The WHO estimates that a $1 investment in the treatment of depression and anxiety yields a $4 return.
“We almost have a duty as leaders and as organizations to be doing more and to be talking about this on a regular basis.”
Jen Fisher
US Chief Well-being Officer, Deloitte Services LP
“...HR has reimagined its role in supporting staff. It’s not about controlling costs anymore...it’s about ‘how do I create the workplace that really attracts people and makes them feel better about being in this workplace.'”
Alex Alonso
Chief Knowledge Officer, SHRM-SCP
Angst has screened, in-person or virtually, in over:
Countries
Languages
People
CASE STUDY
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
HPE has shown Angst to its employees on an annual basis for the past 3 years in the US; 2 years globally. They follow live screenings a 30-day license, taking advantage of word of mouth and allowing employees to stream the film and panel discussion as many times as they wish during this period.
We’ve heard tremendous feedback and stories from many who benefited from watching the film and sharing it with their families. — Allison Stark, Global Wellness head at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
CASE STUDY
Microsoft Global Wellness
Pre-Covid, MGW hosted Angst via a series of in-person screenings. Over time these have transitioned to live virtual screenings plus follow-on viewing licenses across the globe. MGW liked the format and impact of Angst so much, they have also adopted international screenings of LIKE and The Upstanders, the other two films in iNDIEFLIX’s Mental Health Trilogy.
I think the films are a really good way to start that conversation...it just gives you tools and things to think about, so don’t be afraid to offer them. — Julie Krause, Microsoft Global Wellness
"We tend to turn our head when somebody is struggling with their mental health because we’re afraid of saying the wrong thing...just have the conversation…be there for them and you can make the world of difference."
— Jen Fisher, US Chief Well-being Officer, Deloitte Services LP
Excerpt from Business and HR leaders taken from a post-screening corporate panel on December 3rd, 2020.
