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March 9, 2018
SANTA MARGARITA HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS COMMUNITY SCREENING OF “ANGST” ON MARCH 26 Panel Discussion with Esteemed Local Experts to Follow Film WHAT: SMCHS invites the community to participate in a special screening of the newly released “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety” documentary film featuring interviews with mental health professionals, and conversations with teens and parents who share their deeply personal stories about the impact of anxiety on their lives. World champion swimmer Michael Phelps is included in the film. In an emotional conversation with a younger boy, he shares that when “I started talking about things I went through...I got to the point where I understood it’s OK to not be OK.” Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenge in America, however, the condition is highly treatable. The showing of the 55-minute film will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by SMCHS school psychologist Blake Oldfield to explore mental health warning signs, resources for help, and specific tools and strategies for coping with stress, anxiety and depression. WHO: Intended to start a conversation about the mental health of our community’s teenagers, THE EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (RSVP at www. smhs.org/angst). Several hundred local parents, teens and prominent community members are expected to attend. The esteemed panel of mental health experts include: ● Curtis Hsia, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, OC Anxiety Center ● Matthew N. Koury, M.D., M.P.H., Founder & Director, Mind Health Institute
Michael Phelps ● Jamie Lesser, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Anxiety and Depression Center ● Jim Madrid, Founder & CEO, Advance Sports Technology ● Mariam Mott, Licensed Clinical Psychologist WHERE & WHEN: Santa Margarita Catholic High School 22062 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2018 @ 6:30PM Screening to begin at 6:30pm Panel Discussion and Q&A from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ABOUT ANGST: Producers Scilla Andreen and Karin Gornick have one goal: to start a global conversation and raise awareness around anxiety. Through candid interviews, they utilize the power of film to tell the stories of kids and teens who discuss their anxiety and its impact on their lives and relationships, as well as how they’ve found solutions and hope. In addition, the documentary provides
discussions with mental health experts about the causes of anxiety and its sociological effects, along with the help, resources and tools available to address the condition. To view clips and learn more visit: www. angstmovie.com. ABOUT SANTA MARGARITA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL: Santa Margarita Catholic High School offers a coeducational, collegepreparatory education developing students who are people of faith, skilled lifelong learners, healthy individuals and involved citizens of the world. Founded in 1987 under the leadership of the Diocese of Orange, the school’s 42-acre campus is nestled against the picturesque Saddleback Valley Mountains in Rancho Santa Margarita. Ranked as one of the top private schools in the nation by The Washington Post, the school is home to more than 1,700 students. For more information visit smhs.org.
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