HARTBEAT’s “Group Therapy” just had its World Premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival. The documentary garnered rave reviews calling it a “must see” film. “Group Therapy is a hilarious, touching, and important film. It offers a rare glimpse into the lives of comedians and the personal battles they fight. It’s a testament to the power of humor in healing and a call to recognize and address mental health issues openly. The comedians’ willingness to be vulnerable and share their most personal experiences is commendable and moving.”
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After months of working on my new horror animated short film, I'm proud to say it is completed and live to watch now. In this haunting animated short film, a young man becomes trapped in his own mind, tormented by the dark corners of his thoughts. As he struggles to escape, his inner demons come to life, manifesting as eerie whispers, haunting visions, and terrifying creatures. "Train of Thought" is a chilling exploration of the horrors of mental illness, delving into the devastating effects of anxiety, depression, and the blurred lines between reality and paranoia. Mental Health Awareness: This film is dedicated to raising awareness for mental health issues, encouraging viewers to seek help and support those struggling with their own inner demons. Trigger Warning: This film contains themes and imagery that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. Please Watch Here 👇 https://lnkd.in/d9i3E_Zz #horror #3danimation #indiefilm
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CW: Suicide I have been a part of Imago Theatre’s professional performance company since 2015 where I am hired (and yes, paid) to workshop new work, perform classic playwrights, and support the annual holiday show & tour. In that time, Mick Mangold was our front of house, our admin, a fellow performer, a technician, a literal “I can do it” of the theatre who was always willing to help another artist. He worked with Imago for 20 years and attended our opening night celebrations, new year’s parties, and was always a part of our community. He could often be spotted biking around Portland wearing his black suit jacket. On Monday, we lost Mick to suicide. You can never know what someone is going through. They can show up to everything, be a part of the party, be included by their friends and family in all the holiday celebrations and events, be a figure in their community and cherished for their talent. And still. This week is Mental Illness Awareness week. 1 in 5 adults in the US struggle with a mental illness each year. 21 MILLION people reported experiencing a major depressive episode last year. Really consider what this means for your teams, your workforce, and where we can lead by offering kindness. Advocate for people even if they are not in the room. Demonstrate support with your actions, not your words. Instead of “how can I support you?” proactively think of how you can lift a burden of decision making from someone that is struggling like buying them their favorite meal. Care for each other, be kind - and not just nice - to those around you… And get screened this week for depression.
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With mental health being an important factor for day to day life, cinema therapy is something that some experts have started researching. The Drum has an article that goes over how important cinema therapy can be: https://lnkd.in/e_ZXwjvr #brand #cinema #therapy
Embracing ‘cinema-therapy’ could help movie theaters find new purpose
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Mental health is a crucial consideration, even within the film industry. Reflecting on the impact, especially a decade after Robin Williams' passing, I came across an article that resonated with me. Sharing this post for awareness and reflection. #filmindustry #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #robinwilliams #10years
A Legend Gone for 10 Years That Lives On Within Us
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Empowering Change Through Theatre: Unlock Drama’s Mission At Unlock Drama, we are dedicated to transforming lives through the power of applied theatre. Our mission is to: • Boost Confidence & Self-Esteem: Through drama, we provide a space for individuals to grow, reflecting on their strengths and nurturing their self-belief. • Enhance Mental Health & Wellbeing: Our projects offer therapeutic engagement, supporting participants in their journey to mental wellness. • Cultivate Sustainable Skills: We focus on teaching transferable interpersonal skills that participants can carry forward into their daily lives. • Implement Restorative Approaches: Our work includes offender management and victim awareness, promoting understanding and empathy. • Provide a Platform for Issue-Based Exploration: Topics like violence reduction are tackled head-on, fostering insight and proactive change. • Share Peer-Led Performances: We bring performances to diverse audiences, facilitating dialogue and spreading key messages. Unlock Drama is not just about theatre; it’s about building a community where everyone has the chance to thrive. Join us on this journey of growth and discovery. Explore more about our impact and join our cause: www.unlockdrama.com #UnlockDrama #AppliedTheatre #CommunityBuilding #MentalHealthAwareness #RestorativeJustice #ViolenceReduction
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In movies, the word "animal" often describes the worst aspects of human behavior. These films explore complex emotions and relationships, making us reflect on how consuming violent content impacts our minds. Psychological and media studies show that repeated exposure to movie violence can desensitize us to real-life violence. This phenomenon, called desensitization, means seeing so much violence in films that it no longer shocks or disturbs us in reality. This indifference can have profound effects on society. When movies portray violence without consequences or glamorize it, it can seem normal or acceptable. In the movie "Animal," repeated violent scenes might make viewers underestimate the seriousness of real violence. If aggression is associated with power and coolness, it can promote harmful beliefs, fostering a culture that views aggression as a strength. Watching violent scenes can evoke a range of emotions like fear, anxiety, anger, or even a desire to be aggressive. For those with past trauma or who are easily distressed, violent content can worsen mental health issues. It's crucial to consider children, as their developing minds are highly impressionable. Exposure to unnecessary violence can influence their views on aggression and problem-solving in negative ways. Share your story and find support at : https://lnkd.in/efH22fY9 #MovieEffects #Desensitization #MentalHealth #ViolenceInMedia #Psychology #MediaImpact #FilmStudies #CulturalImpact #Aggression #SocietyAndMedia #ChildrenAndMedia #MindfulViewing
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🤡 The sad clown paradox is the contradictory association, in performers, between comedy and mental disorders such as depression and anxiety. For those affected, early life is characterised by feelings of deprivation and isolation, where comedy evolves as a release for tension, removing feelings of suppressed physical rage through a verbal outlet. A series of psychological experiments first published in 1981 by the psychologist Seymour Fisher indicated certain behavioural traits exclusive to comedians and not matched in regular actors. Later work conducted by Kaufman and Kozbelt re-interpreted these results, drawing the understanding that whilst comedy serves as a coping mechanism to hide trauma, it may also motivate a comedian to use humour as a way of forming relations and gaining acceptance.[ Humour has been shown to develop from a young age, fostered by parental behaviour. A parent's immature nature can lead to additional responsibilities forced onto children, which can evoke issues of self-worth and a need for acceptance. The constant search for approval may cause mental health issues such as anxiety or depression and when untreated can lead to suicide in extreme situations. Laughter can evolve as a medium for self-preservation, detaching the individual from any adversity faced allowing for perceived control over uncomfortable situations. Sad clown paradox is characterised by a cyclothymic temperament, which encourages the creation of light-hearted humour in a professional setting, despite inner turmoil. The use of humour as a form of self-medication provides short periods of satisfaction, repeatedly needing to deal with inner turmoil. P.S I saw this picture while antiquing with my wife. I almost bought it. I was compelled to share it with our global community. What do you feel, see or reflect upon when you see this? ❤️✌️& Regards, Edward H Cassas #menshealth #professionalwomen #mentalhealth #trauma #careers #comedy #socialnetworking #psychology
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We need to leave the Drama Triangle... Sometimes when we become disconnected from our true nature, our practices, and our alignment, it can feel like life is happening to us rather than with us and for us. Have you ever felt trapped in a situation or dynamic draining your energy and wasn't serving you, but you felt like you couldn't escape or had no power to make positive change? I'm sure it's popped up at some point in your life, like for many of my therapy clients. One of my clients once shared with me that he felt so suffocated by the role he felt forced into at home, that he didn't feel like he was living his life as himself anymore. He had become almost completely disconnected from the person that he knew he was, to uphold the idea of the person he was expected to be. This is a highly conflicting experience that has the potential to distort one's sense of self very deeply if left unaddressed. I shared with him the work of Dr. Stephen Karpman to give context to the cycle that was playing out and to highlight that he was still the person he knew he was deep down, just that he was being sucked into the drama triangle over and over again. The drama triangle is a model of dysfunctional social interactions made up of roles: victim, rescuer, and persecutor, all connected by feelings of anxiety and fear. While we all tend to have a primary role we assume often based on our childhood experiences, most of us are comfortable taking all three roles depending on the circumstances. Situational context is a significant factor and these roles are highly fluid, very easily morphing from one into another. Meaning you could be having a discussion with your partner about missed chores, and feel firmly planted in the persecutor role. Then you point out your partner's lack of support around the house to affirm the ways that they have failed to support you, and now you are identifying with the victim role. Your partner might bring up some points about why they haven't had the time and energy to help out, and suddenly the guilt kicks in and you are in rescuer mode. The first step is of course, awareness. Begin to see how the drama triangle shows up in your life and relationships, and begin observing which role you most often assume. Take responsibility for that which you truly have power over, no more and no less. A great way to do this is by creating and visualizing a zone or field of integrity around your body. When you feel sucked into someone else's drama or pushed into a role, bring your awareness and power back to yourself, your integrity, and your responsibility. What role do you most frequently take? And what patterns does it create in your life? As with any growth process, expect challenges along the way and embrace the highs and lows. Stepping out of the drama triangle requires awareness, effort and dedication, all of which are worthwhile, contributing to your peace and freedom on the other side. Keep it drama-free, Itai #psychology #wellness
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Mental Health Awareness Month starts NOW. Let's not be box checkers who post perfunctory messages about mental health or - worse - host ingenuine workshops with no real action or meaning. Mental health IS health. Let's talk about it, share our own experiences, model for others, and make a real difference in people's lives. One in 4 of us struggle with mental health challenges. This is REAL stuff. Sure, I will be posting all month long (like I do ALL YEAR LONG). Follow me for mental health tips and information. And, share. Share YOURself and YOUR journey. Let's make talking about a mental health struggle as acceptable as mentioning you're having a migraine or your stomach is upset (btw both can likely be correlated with mental health challenges so there's that, too!). What do you miss more people knew about mental health? Thanks Joe Fenti for the perfect Instagram post about this! #mentalhealth #LinkedInHealth #HealthcareonLinkedIn #mentalhealthawareness #May
Joe Fenti on Instagram: "Great conversation today! • • • • #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #corporate #working #work #comedy #funny #humor"
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Why do acting schools teach only acting and skip survival skills?" In our latest video, film director Eddi Singh and Shivam Dixit, co-founder of Counsel India, dive deep into an important conversation. They explore why major acting schools often focus solely on teaching acting skills while neglecting essential survival skills. They also emphasize the critical role of mental health in the industry and beyond. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on how to thrive both professionally and personally! #counselindia #hargharcounsellor #bollywood #bollywoodandmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
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