Fixed: Idris Elba, Adam Devine, Kathryn Hahn lead voice cast for R-rated Genndy Tartakovsky movie

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Fixed: Idris Elba, Adam Devine, Kathryn Hahn lead voice cast for R-rated Genndy Tartakovsky movie

Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn, and Adam Devine lead the voice cast for Fixed, an animated R-rated comedy from Genndy Tartakovsky.

Genndy Tartakovsky, the man behind Hotel Transylvania, Star Wars: Clone Wars, Dexter’s Laboratory, Primal, and Samurai Jack, is in the midst of production on Fixed, an R-rated animated comedy that has landed a great voice cast. Variety reports that Adam Devine, Idris Elba, and Kathryn Hahn will be leading the project for New Line Cinema and Sony Pictures Animation.

Fixed revolves around Bull, “an average dog who discovers he’s going to be neutered in the morning. As the gravity of this life-altering event sets in, Bull realizes he needs one last adventure with his pack of best friends as these are the last 24 hours with his balls.” Genndy Tartakovsky told Variety that “some people might get uncomfortable,” but added that “if you can look past the balls and the buttholes, you will find a very sweet, charming, sincere story of friendship and romance.“

Adam Devine will voice Bull, with Idris Elba voicing his buddy Rocco and Kathryn Hahn voicing Bull’s love interest Honey. Producer Michelle Murdocca said, “When Kathryn decided to do it, she told us: ‘I want to be just like the guys. I don’t want to be the sweet girl in the background who doesn’t have any depth to her. Make her a little raunchier.’ Hiring her made this character come alive.” The rest of the cast includes Bobby Moynihan as Lucky, Fred Armisen as Fetch, Beck Bennett as Sterling, River Gallo as Frankie, and Michelle Buteau as Molasses. “I have been doing this for 30 years and when you find someone who knows comedic timing as a voice actor, it’s everything. It makes our job so much easier,” Tartakovsky said.

In a world full of elaborate 3D animated movies, Fixed will be proudly 2D. Genndy Tartakovsky called Fixed a love letter to Bugs Bunny, Tex Avery, and 1950s Disney movies, adding that they were “able to secure animators we never thought we would be able to get. That’s when it became very exciting.” Although Tartakovsky has dipped his toe in adult animation before, he has spent most of his career doing television for a younger audience. For those projects, he could never cross a boundary, but for Fixed, “everything had to be over that boundary.” No matter how raunchy Fixed may be, Tartakovsky just wants to make the audience laugh. “Comedy is the hardest thing, always, but in animation, you create it from nothing,” he said. “It’s why I got into it. I could draw a little stick figure running, my friends would look over my shoulder and laugh. It’s such an amazing illusion.“

Originally published at https://www.joblo.com/genndy-tartakovsky-fixed-voice-cast/

Deadpool 3: Zazie Beetz confirms she won’t be back for sequel

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Deadpool 3: Zazie Beetz confirms she won’t be back for sequel

Zazie Beetz confirms that she won’t be reprising her role of Domino for Deadpool 3, but is excited to watch it.

Deadpool 3 will feature the return of a number of actors from the previous movies, but Zazie Beetz won’t be one of them.

While speaking with Decider at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of her limited-series Full Circle, Zazie Beetz was asked if the ongoing WGA strike was affecting Ryan Reynolds’ ability to improvise on the Deadpool 3 set. “Well I’m actually not in Deadpool 3, so I don’t know what they’re doing [about improvisation],” Beetz said. “I’m assuming they’re probably taking a pause. […] I’m excited to watch it.” Beetz played Domino in Deadpool 2, a mutant mercenary with the ability to manipulate luck.

While the WGA strike has prompted many movies and TV shows to hit pause while a deal between screenwriters and the studios can be worked out, Deadpool 3 is apparently still trucking ahead. As Ryan Reynolds is a credited writer on the film, this has led some to report that the actor won’t “legally” be able to improvise on the film. I guess that’s what reshoots and ADR are for.

Although Zazie Beetz may not be back for Deadpool 3, the sequel will see the return of Morena Baccarin as Vanessa, Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Karan Soni as Dopinder, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Shioli Kutsuna as Yukio, Stefan Kapičić as the voice of Colossus, and Rob Delaney as Peter.

Of course, the biggest addition to the cast is Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, who finally broke down after being pestered by Ryan Reynolds for so many years. Reynolds recently said that Deadpool 3 will present a new challenge for Jackman. “I think [Jackman] was excited and what we pitched him was enough of a divergence from the character that he knows and the character that he’s left behind,” Reynolds said, “that it gives him something completely new to play and something that he’s really excited to do.” Clearly, all that pestering paid off. “I mean, I never stopped,” Reynolds said. “I was just pestering him like a gnat over the last many years. I actually just think… I believe in timing … and I think he was ready.“

Deadpool 3 was originally set to hit theaters on November 8, 2024, but Disney recently bumped the movie up to a May 3, 2024 release. As nearly every other movie on Disney’s slate was pushed back, sometimes by years, it was interesting to see the Deadpool sequel move up.

Originally published at https://www.joblo.com/deadpool-3-zazie-beetz-update/

Match Eyewear Certified Gold Vendor for AIMS Eyewear Order Management System

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Match Eyewear Certified Gold Vendor for AIMS Eyewear Order Management System

The AIMS eyewear order management system from FSG and Simply RFiD brings frame management to optometrists' offices and enables one-click frame-and-lens orders. Match Eyewear has achieved gold vendor status, certifying same-day day shipping and real-time inventory.

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Match Eyewear frames are available for one-click orders via the AIMS system

DALLAS, June 21, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Match Eyewear, a leading international manufacturer and distributor of eyewear, today announced that it has partnered with AIMS from Simply RFiD and FSG, the leading order and inventory management system for eyewear businesses.

"We are excited to partner with AIMS to provide our customers with the best possible order experience," said Ethan Goodman, president of Match Eyewear. "AIMS helps us manage our inventory across thousands of independent doctors' offices and gives the doctors and opticians the ability to place orders quickly and easily."

AIMS offers a number of features that will benefit Match Eyewear and its customers, including:

A user-friendly interface that offers one-click frame and lens orders electronically from top manufacturers like Match, tracks shipments, and manage frame inventory using RFID.
Powerful integration with Optify, the industry's #1 optical sales tool that creates a web store for any practice and empowers opticians to turn patients into loyal eyewear shoppers.
Integration with Crystal PM for order entry.
A robust reporting system that provides insights into sales trends, best and worst selling frames for board optimization.

"We are thrilled to welcome Match Eyewear to the AIMS family," said Greg Smith, VP Sales for Frame Source Group. "Match is a respected leader in the eyewear industry, and we are confident that their partnership with AIMS will help them to continue to grow and succeed."

AIMS users can find the Match catalog in AIMS, today!

For more information on getting started with Match Eyewear, visit MatchEyewear.com

For more information on adding AIMS to your practice, visit SimplyRFiD.com

About Match Eyewear

Match Eyewear is a leading international manufacturer and distributor of superior quality eyewear and sun wear brands. With global headquarters in Westbury, NY, Match Eyewear has a dedicated sales force covering the US, Canada, Europe and South America. Match has built a portfolio of thirteen distinctive brands, including Adrienne Vittadini, Danny Gokey, Helium, Float Kids, Members Only and Cosmopolitan Eyewear. Focused on design, quality and partnership, its mission is to provide eye care professionals and retailers with impeccable products, exceptional customer service and outstanding professional sales support. For more information, please visit www.matcheyewear.com.

About Simply RFiD

SimplyRFiD revolutionized RFID adoption with the introduction of the DoD Pro-Tag in 2007. SimplyRFiD's three software platforms — AIMS for Eyewear, Wave for Retail, and Wave Audit for Manufacturing — provide tools for retailers to adopt accurate inventory systems. SimplyRFiD's latest product, AI Kick-Start, enables retailers to deploy the latest RFID technology and experience faster growth.

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Quentin Tarantino disgusted by onscreen animal violence

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Quentin Tarantino disgusted by onscreen animal violence

Quentin Tarantino will cut off ears and bring out the gimp all day, but stops short of enjoying onscreen violence when it comes to animals.

Early on, Quentin Tarantino became a pariah for the level of violence depicted in movies – almost always from people who don’t understand how movie violence works, what the director intended with their usage and so on. And while his films have boasted some truly memorable scenes of it (from Reservoir Dogs’ ear scene to Rick Dalton taking a flamethrower to some home invaders in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), Tarantino will never be down with violence towards animals.

During a conversation at this year’s Cannes Film Festival (excerpts via Variety) – where Quentin Tarantino hosted a surprise special screening of John Flynn’s terrific Rolling Thunder (1977) – the writer/director/budding movie critic put a foot down when it came to watching animals be harmed onscreen. On that form of deliberate violence, Tarantino said, “I have a big thing about killing animals in movies. That’s a bridge I can’t cross…Insects too. Unless I’m paying to see some bizzarro documentary, I’m not paying to see real death. Part of the way that this all works is that it’s all just make believe. That’s why I can stand the violent scenes, cause we’re all just f*cking around.” He added, “Some animal, some dog, some llama, some fly, some rat, doesn’t give a f*ck about your movie…I’d kill a million rats, but I don’t necessarily want to kill one in a movie or see one killed in a movie, because I’m not paying to see real death.” Notably, Tarantino has played Cannibal Holocaust at his New Beverly Cinema, a movie infamous for its onscreen murders of turtles, monkeys, pigs, and more.

Tragically, a countless number of purposeful animal deaths have occurred onscreen, going back to at least 1903’s Electrocuting an Elephant, which isn’t exactly subtle in its title. Most, fortunately, are not deliberate. Tarantino himself – who has made use of horses in a number of pictures now, most recently in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood – must be proud that no animals have been harmed in the making of his movies.

Adding to his views on animal violence, Tarantino said, “Almost always, it’s not just the violence that I have a problem with…There’s usually an incompetence factor in there.” Incompetency and mistreatment leading to deaths of animals on movie and television sets has been going on for decades and decades – what, you thought the Ben-Hur horses put on Icy Hot and trotted back home? Despite regulations put in place after 1980’s Heaven’s Gate, there have of course still been many animal deaths on sets, whether as a result of mistreatment or other circumstances. But we can’t just use CGI horses all the time!

Are you on the same page as Quentin Tarantino when it comes to animal violence? Do you purposely steer clear of movies that depict intentional mistreatment? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Originally published at https://www.joblo.com/quentin-tarantino-disgusted-by-onscreen-animal-violence/

CE Broker Announces Collaboration With the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission

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CE Broker Announces Collaboration With the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 21, 2023 (Newswire.com) - CE Broker, the leading provider of continuing education management and compliance software, is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission (IMLCC) to streamline continuing education and licensure compliance required for physicians to practice across multiple states.

The mission of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (Compact) is to increase access to healthcare - particularly for patients in underserved and rural communities. By providing an expedited pathway to multi-state licensure for physicians, the Compact makes it possible to extend the reach of qualified physicians, improve patient access to medical specialists, and leverage the use of new technologies, such as telemedicine. The Compact also strengthens public protection by enhancing the ability of states to share investigative and disciplinary information.

With over 20 years of experience working with state medical licensing boards, agencies, associations, and medical professionals, CE Broker provides member licensing boards the opportunity to further automate their renewal processes by verifying continuing education compliance at the time of renewal. Additionally, CE Broker's accredited course catalog enables medical professionals to complete continuing education requirements online with automated reporting to participating state boards. CE Broker is currently piloting this Compact compliance process with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

"CE Broker is honored to support the mission and vision of the Compact by partnering to help streamline how their medical professionals manage multi-state licensure compliance," said Julie Walker, CEO of CE Broker. "We believe that CE Broker further supplements the compliance efficiencies that IMLCC has instituted with medical boards across the nation."

Approximately 80% of U.S. physicians meet the criteria for licensure through the Compact and since 2017, the Compact process has been used by more than 15,000 physicians who were able to secure more than 66,000 licenses in member states. To apply and qualify for multi-state licensure, a physician must meet nine requirements, and hold an active, unrestricted license in a member state where they live and practice. Continuing education compliance is a function, which is established by each board independent of the Compact, generally applicable to all licensees who wish to use it to renew their license.

"The utilization of the Compact process by physicians since its inception has been phenomenal and demonstrated a need in the licensing process that proved critical during the COVID-19 pandemic," said Marschall Smith, Executive Director of the IMLCC. "With CE Broker, the Compact will provide our member boards the option to automate their independently established continuing education compliance verification and support the essential work that they perform in the evaluation of physician qualifications and enforcement of their Medical Practice Act."

The Compact currently includes 39 states, the District of Columbia and the Territory of Guam. In these jurisdictions, physicians are licensed by 52 different medical and osteopathic boards. Other U.S. states are currently in the process of introducing legislation to adopt the Compact.

Learn more about each organization at cebroker.com and imlcc.org.

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Poignant Press Presents a Transformative Journey of Hope Amidst Life’s Quirks: Introducing ‘Life is Crazy and We’re All Going to Die’

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Poignant Press Presents a Transformative Journey of Hope Amidst Life’s Quirks: Introducing ‘Life is Crazy and We’re All Going to Die’

A Beacon for Spiritually Minded Women in the Prime of Life

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 21, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Book readers should brace themselves for an extraordinary literary experience that will awaken their souls, captivate their senses, and leave them yearning for more. "Life is Crazy and We're All Going to Die" is not your average book; it's a thought-provoking true story of two people on opposite coasts and their unlikely story of helping each other see the best in life.

Written by New York Times bestselling author Jamie Blaine and co-conspirator Vicky Lanzone, visionary storytellers and sage observers of life's unpredictable twists, this exhilarating literary tale dares to delve into the enigmatic depths of the human experience. Through its pages, readers will embark on an enlightening adventure that defies convention and embraces the atypical, leading them to discover profound hope in the most unexpected corners of existence.

In a world plagued by uncertainty and brimming with chaos, "Life is Crazy and We're All Going to Die" serves as a steadfast companion, an anchor of solace, and a beacon of optimism. This compelling literary treasure challenges societal norms, encouraging readers to embrace their quirks, fears, and life's inherent beauty, even in the face of challenges.

Prepare to be enchanted by the remarkable wit and wisdom woven throughout this extraordinary story. With a clever touch of humor, Blaine and Lanzone skillfully guide readers through the labyrinth of corridors of existence, illuminating the path with their unique blend of insight, empathy, and transformative storytelling.

Within the pages of "Life is Crazy and We're All Going to Die," readers will encounter stories of triumph over adversity, serendipitous encounters with destiny, and profound moments of self-discovery. This engaging story will resonate deeply with people in their prime, empowering them to embrace their spirituality, celebrate their individuality, and find solace in the knowledge that life's strangest places often harbor the brightest glimmers of hope.

This press release is just a glimpse into the remarkable world awaiting readers within the captivating embrace of "Life is Crazy and We're All Going to Die." For a more comprehensive exploration of the book's transformative power, be sure to read the overview on Amazon and immerse in the transformative narrative that promises to entertain, possibly change points of view and leave an indelible mark on souls.

The "Life is Crazy" book is available July 25, 2023, on Amazon in paperback and ebook format, and available to order for bookstores.

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A New Technology From MHT That Will Positively Impact the Future of Mental Health

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A New Technology From MHT That Will Positively Impact the Future of Mental Health

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LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Mental Health Technologies (MHT) is a cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant, platform that provides advanced mental health screening assessments to health care providers. The company's SmarTest platform is cutting-edge technology used by respected medical professionals.

MHT allows clinicians and healthcare providers to send assessments directly to a patient's email or phone, giving the patient ample time and privacy to complete their screening in the comfort of their own home. Once finished, results are automatically uploaded to the patient's electronic health record (EHR) and the clinic is notified. The medical provider is then able to assess the results and develop a treatment plan suitable to the patient's needs.

"According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five adults in the United States has a mental illness in any given year," says Ernie Wallerstein, CEO of MHT. "There's a need for technological innovation from a customer experience perspective and from a clinical and analytical perspective. MHT can objectively help determine an individual's mental health through psychometric evaluations and send the information directly to the right hands, whether it's an employer or a healthcare provider."

According to Wallerstein, "The vast majority of healthcare happens in primary care, and primary care physicians are overwhelmed dealing with behavioral health issues. There are not enough behavioral health professionals to help all the people who need help."

MHT maximizes value through its innovative SmarTest technology. SmarTest allows each clinic to set testing rules to determine which screens are appropriate based on the individual patient's history and appointment type. It then forwards the results to the patient's provider and generates a referral to a Behavioral Health partner if warranted. This streamline referral process is one of the capabilities that sets MHT apart.

"Via our SmarTest-AI module, our client's medical director tells us the rules for who gets tested based on what criteria. We then send an email or text message to the patient. They take it and then we write those results to the EHR. Everything resides in their EHR, which is their single source of truth," said Wallerstein. "The only way to get in front of this behavioral health issue is to make mental health a key aspect of preventative medicine processes. We need to proactively figure out who needs help and what level of help they need before the issue becomes too big."

MHT understands that a person's mental health is just as important as their physical health. That is why it is leading the change in how medical professionals can more effectively diagnose and treat patients suffering from mental health and substance abuse conditions. MHT strives for customer and patient satisfaction, which is why the ease of use and accuracy of results benefits everyone.

The company is improving the mental health field through the use of technology and is an essential partner in delivering better mental health services nationwide.

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Castle Connolly and GLMA Release Castle Connolly Top LGBTQ+ Doctors 2023

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For the first time, list recognizes 64 leading LGBTQ+ doctors in the nation

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NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Castle Connolly, in partnership with GLMA - the leading association of LGBTQ+ and allied health professionals, today announced the release of Castle Connolly Top LGBTQ+ Doctors 2023. It's the first time Castle Connolly has recognized exceptional doctors within the LGBTQ+ community who have demonstrated outstanding expertise, patient care, and contributions to the field of healthcare. There are 64 doctors represented, across 22 states and 34 specialties.

The new distinction is part of Castle Connolly's Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Initiative designed to honor top clinicians and enable patients to find Castle Connolly Top Doctors who have shared backgrounds and experiences. As part of this initiative, Castle Connolly surveyed its current Top Doctors (top 7% of physicians in the U.S., all nominated by peers), to share information about their race/ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

"Being an LGBTQ+ physician adds a powerful dimension to their ability to serve patients because LGBTQ+ doctors embody visibility and representation, inspiring hope and confidence in their patients," says Alex Sheldon, Executive Director of GLMA. "Having health professionals who understand the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ communities first hand is invaluable for fostering trust and achieving better health outcomes. Their visible presence challenges societal norms, breaks down barriers, and inspires future generations of LGBTQ+ physicians, creating a transformative ripple effect within the medical field."

The LGBTQ+ population in the United States faces several significant health inequities, including barriers to accessing healthcare due to discrimination by healthcare providers, disrespectful treatment, and concerns about confidentiality, as well as higher risk for mental health issues resulting from stigma and prejudice. In order to combat these inequities, it is essential for LGBTQ+ patients to find affirming and compassionate health care providers and environments.

"We are extremely proud to present the Top LGBTQ+ Doctors list as a valuable resource for LGBTQ+ patients seeking quality care," said Steve Leibforth, Managing Director, Castle Connolly. "By highlighting these exceptional LGBTQ+ physicians, we aim to empower patients to find providers who not only possess medical excellence but also understand the unique needs and challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community."

All Castle Connolly Top LGBTQ+ Doctors are nominated by their peers, and then the Castle Connolly research team evaluates important criteria, including professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, professional reputation, disciplinary history, interpersonal skills and outcomes data (where available).

Additional 2023 recognitions from Castle Connolly's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative include:

Top Black Doctors
Exceptional Women in Medicine
Top AAPI Doctors
Top Hispanic/Latin Doctors (launching September 2023)

About Castle Connolly

With over 30 years' experience researching, reviewing and selecting Top Doctors, Castle Connolly is a trusted and credible source. In fact, a study published in the Journal of Medical Research found that across several specialties evidence indicates that Castle Connolly's peer-reviewed directory is methodologically more reliable than sites that just relied on patient reviews when it came to identifying quality care. Our mission is to help people find the best healthcare by connecting patients with best-in-class healthcare providers. For more information, visit https://www.castleconnolly.com.

About GLMA

GLMA is a national organization committed to ensuring health equity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) communities and equality for LGBTQ+ health professionals in their work and learning environments. To achieve this mission, GLMA utilizes the scientific expertise of its diverse multidisciplinary membership to inform and drive advocacy, education, and research. For more information, visit https://glma.org.

About Everyday Health Group

The Everyday Health Group is a recognized leader in patient and provider education, attracting an engaged audience of over 76 million health consumers and over 890,000 U.S. practicing physicians and clinicians to its premier health and wellness digital properties. Our mission is to drive better clinical and health outcomes through decision-making informed by highly relevant information, data and analytics. We empower healthcare providers and consumers with trusted content and services delivered through the Everyday Health Group's world-class brands. Everyday Health Group is a division of Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD).

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‘Breathe’ Short Film Poised as Groundbreaking Tool for Anxiety Education

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‘Breathe’ Short Film Poised as Groundbreaking Tool for Anxiety Education

Young Atlanta Filmmaker/Actress Olivia Healey's Film Hailed as 'Sensory Masterclass'

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ATLANTA, June 21, 2023 (Newswire.com) - An anxiety attack can be debilitating. It's never been easy — and often not even feasible — for those suffering from those attacks to convey through words what they are feeling or experiencing. Which is why the short film "Breathe" by 19-year-old Atlanta filmmaker Olivia Healey is being viewed by those in the mental health space as a potential groundbreaking tool.

Healey wrote, produced and stars in the film, something she felt compelled to create following an epiphany during a therapy session for her anxiety. It centers around her description of an anxiety attack feeling like she's in a white room and unable to find the door to get out.

"My ultimate goal for 'Breathe' is for it to serve as a visual and auditory tool in conversations about anxiety in schools and other mental health spaces, as well as be an accessible take-home video that those struggling with anxiety can use to show rather than tell what their anxiety feels like to their support system," Healey explains.

Mental health and education professionals who attended the June film premiere agree about the potential impact of "Breathe."

"Ms. Healey's short film 'Breathe' is the perfect springboard for opening a discussion on anxiety and panic attacks. A great contribution from a talented young woman who has learned to deal with her demons," said Dr. Peter C Thomas, president of Georgia Psychological Foundation.

Licensed psychologist Dr. Josh Spitalnick, who is board certified in behavioral and cognitive psychology and CEO/practice owner of Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta, referred to Healey's film, made when she was 18, as a "sensory masterclass" that accurately portrays the depth of the emotions one experiences during an anxiety attack.

"What a sensory masterclass in showcasing the intensity and loneliness of what debilitating anxiety and panic feels like for so many. In less than five minutes, 'Breathe' incorporates haunting storytelling along with sensory-evoking visuals and sounds, leading each of us to hold our own breath waiting to see what happens next. As an anxiety specialist, I see tremendous value in such a film that offers insight, inspiration, and hope to those who have no voice, who feel misunderstood, and who rely on resilience and grit each and every day to overcome their struggles."

Healey was meticulously intentional in using multiple elements to make anxiety relatable. She acknowledges that someone else's anxiety may look completely different from the white room that "Breathe" uses as a metaphor — it could be a monster chasing them or a black tunnel with no light at the end.

"But even so, you'll probably be able to relate to at least one element," Healey said. "Especially the symptoms of the fight, flight, freeze or fawn experience. If you can still relate to none of those elements, you can hopefully at least connect to the idea of wanting to understand what others go through in order to increase empathy in this world."

The ultimate goal is to publicize the impact "Breathe" can have for national mental health organizations so they realize the value in partnering with Healey to implement "Breathe" as a tool for both anxiety sufferers and their support systems. In addition to sparking interest in her film, Healey hopes that sharing the story of "Breathe" will aid the fight to normalize conversations around anxiety and panic disorders.

Healey is represented by Barbara Divisek at Aligned Stars Agency and Elana Dvorak at East West Management.

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5 Ways to Volunteer and Give Back if You Want to Help Animals

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5 Ways to Volunteer and Give Back if You Want to Help Animals

NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 (Newswire.com) - iQuanti: Many people feel passionately about helping animals in need, but it can be difficult to know how to lend a helping hand. Whether you are interested in dogs, cats, llamas, rabbits, or reptiles, the following ideas will help you figure out how you can give back and volunteer in a way that benefits everyone involved.

Dedicate your time

One of the best ways to get involved is to volunteer your time. Animal shelters and sanctuaries always need help with daily tasks such as feeding, walking, cleaning, and driving animals to veterinary appointments, as well as with more administrative duties such as updating their website and organizing events. It's also important that animals in shelters and rescues receive regular training and play sessions in order to be well-socialized and more adoptable. As long as it's approved by the organization, you can offer to document your visits with the animals, promote it on your social media platforms, and email photos to friends. This may inspire others to help out in their own way.

Donate supplies

Another great way to give back is to donate run-of-the-mill supplies. Some of the most commonly-requested items include food; fresh water and ice, especially if it's hot out; cleaning supplies; blankets and towels; beds, crates and carriers; collars and leashes; and toys. If you want to provide more items than you are able to afford on your own, try setting up a donation bin at your office, a local coffee shop, or somewhere else in your community.

Fundraise

Animal rescues and shelters are almost always underfunded and often stretched thin by emergency cases and large vet bills. Raising money for these organizations is a wonderful way to help, whether it's through a bake sale, auction, performance, 5K walk, or simply asking your family and friends to chip in. Think about ways to get your community involved, and don't forget to check if your employer offers corporate matching for any charitable donations you make.

Foster a pet in need

If fostering an animal for a local rescue group is an option, why not give it a try? Fostering helps keep animals out of crowded shelters, gives them a quiet place to rest and recuperate, and helps them adjust to being in a home environment while they wait to be adopted. Of course, it's important to consider whether you have enough time and resources to support a foster animal before you take this step, and many rescue groups require you to go through a brief application process. But who knows, you may end up meeting your new best friend!

Pledge long-term support

One way of ensuring long-term financial support for animals in need is to designate funds in your will. Another option is to leave all or part of your death benefit from your permanent life insurance policy—such as whole life insurance or universal life insurance—to a nonprofit organization of your choice. If helping animals is important to you, why not plan ahead and offer your support in the years to come?

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Original Source: 5 Ways to Volunteer and Give Back if You Want to Help Animals