Mahwah Municipal Alliance To Show Documentary On Anxiety

MAHWAH, NJ — Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1 percent of the population every year, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.

Although they are highly treatable, only 36.9 percent of those suffering actually receive treatment, the association reports.

In an effort to raise awareness around anxiety, Mahwah Municipal Alliance will virtually screen the documentary, "Angst," on Oct. 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

"Angst" is an IndieFlix Original, documentary designed to tackle the stigma surrounding anxiety. The film includes interviews with kids, teens, educators, experts, parents and a very special interview with Michael Phelps, an American former competitive swimmer and the most successful and most decorated Olympian of all time.

"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," Phelps said.

The goal of the documentary is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help.

To virtually watch the film, you must register by Oct. 16. You can do so by clicking on this link.