Premier Magazine PH Vol. 2 - Issue 8 August 2022 Mental Health Issue by Premier Digital Life

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The Human Aspect Photo Exhibit was held at the newly renovated, Aker Brygge, an urban part of the city with a mixture of classic and modern architecture with a magnificent view of the Oslo fjord.

For more than 100 years, Akers Mechanic Shipyard had its factory there, where they built and repaired ships and later, oil platforms. Today, the old factory buildings are part of the skyline of Aker Brygge which gives the area a modern yet historical feel In summer, Aker Brygge is the perfect meeting place for people in the city. The promenade Stranden is milling with people at all hours of the day, either enjoying the sunshine at the marina or having dinner at one of the 34 restaurants in the area.

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Random Faces. Our cover is a collage of people's faces who had their stories told as filmed and collated by The Human Aspect, a life experience digital library founded by Jimmy Westerheim. We have a full feature about their organization as we dedicate our August issue to Mental Health Awareness. Furthermore, the photos were used during a photo exhibit held in Norway at Aker Brygge, Oslo The creative talents of photographers Victorya Lunde and Johanna Siring made us come up with the cover's innovative concept. Likewise, we wish to acknowledge Matias Hagen for the exhibit photos and Morten Malarstuen for the interview photos.

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"Don't just learn, experience. Don't just read, absorb. Don't just change, transform Don't just relate, advocate. Don't just promise, prove Don't just criticize, encourage. Don't just think, ponder. Don't just take, give Don't just see, feel. Don? t just dream, do Don't just hear, listen. Don't just talk, act. Don't just tell, show Don't just exist, live.? ? T. Bennett, The Light the Heart

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Our Mental Health Awareness issue covers some of the most critical issues of our times, and the ultimate goal is to inform the general public of the invisible threats that wreak havoc on our daily lives. We witness unimaginable crimes, new diseases, and events that have never been experienced before by humanity. And we all need healthy, fully functional minds to survive.The Human Aspect, together with our friends and contributors at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, take the front and center of the issues around mental health.The people who survived, managed, and continue battling various mental problems are featured to show the numerous concerns and stories with sad and happy endings. We also highlighted the many forms of creative arts that have helped us cope with many problems that need immediate solutions

The beauty we all see today is the result of our thinking. How magnificent the brain works! Nothing fascinates us more than what our brains can do Conscious or not, the mind works non-stop; imagine 8 billion people with minds spread inside and out of our only planet. Someone said our brains are on top of our bodies to rule every single part of our anatomy, and when everything falls apart, we should always look at the causes and not just the effects

For ages, we have studied the intricacies of our neurological capabilities and look at where we all are now But how we all wish that everything we think about happens positively. In essence, the law of nature tells us the importance of balance. Not everyone can be a farmer; at the same time, we cannot all be rocket makers. All we can do is manage the gift inside our heads and nurture it by looking after each other's best interests However, oftentimes, someone's best interest is someone else's doom. Isn't it ironic?

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The food we eat, the things we do, and our values and beliefs create an environment of either good or bad, depending on the strength of our minds and the courage to persevere So go ahead and take a deep breath, listen to your favorite tune, set a goal toward a positive future, and speak your mind. Walk your talk and give your body that well-deserved rest. Take a step toward a decision that will encourage. Learn to see perfection through imperfections

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One likely cause of underinvestment and global mental health problems is the taboo nature of seeking mental health treatment The Human Aspect aims to help change that They are sharing people's voices to destigmatize mental illness and seek treatment.

Heart, Soul and His Human Aspect

Jimmy Westerheim was inspired to found The Human Aspect in 2016, inspired by the people he encountered in his world travels. In war torn Syria and Afghanistan, he saw the power in people's stories and the ability to change people's lives with them It became his mission to interview people to collect stories and share them to help people connect and help themselves

He believes one of our great difficulties is a lack of connection through various barriers, and if we spend time with other people, we will understand and empathize with them more. Indeed, psychological research literature backs this up: when contact with different groups is people, and mainly when they mutually cooperate for a common goal, people's views of the "other" becomes more positive. Stories have power, the power to inspire. Personal stories help us connect. People being able to talk to others about their problems while listening to others tell their stories can help alleviate some of the people's suffering. To feel heard is powerful. And it is this belief that propelled Westerheim to start listening and help others listen too After all, this is why support groups can be so influential Research has shown that young adult peer groups in Zimbabwe for those living with HIV may support mental health and perhaps even increase viral suppression, which is one example of the link between physical and psychological health The Human Aspect calls this social coping and states: "Sharing your mental health struggles with your loved ones is related to stigma, shame, and the feeling of failure The power of social coping is the feeling of being seen, listened to, and understood by your peers, providing an environment free of barriers."

by Scott Newman According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental illness has increased, with 20% of children worldwide suffering from a mental health condition Suicide is the second leading cause of death in people aged 15-29. There is an estimate that the two most common mental health disorders, depression/ anxiety, cost the global economy $1 trillion yearly, with costs continuing to rise And yet, the global median of government expenditures for mental health is less than 2%

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Jimmy Westerheim was inspired to found The Human Aspect in 2016, inspired by the people he encountered in his world travels. In war-torn Syria and Afghanistan, he saw the power in people's stories and the ability to change people's lives with them. It became his mission to interview people to collect stories and share them to help people connect and help themselves.

The Human Aspect has become the largest repository of personal stories about mental health on the internet today, and it is all free. These interviews are filmed and are between 30-70 minutes long with three main sections: 1 Toughest Challenges 2 Overcoming Challenges 3. Key Takeaways

Although just three broad sections to the interview, one can see from the length that they are pretty detailed about their life experience They go in-depth about their life, the challenges, the context behind them, many of the different ways that people have managed or overcome these challenges, and ultimately what they learned from the experience and want others to know Westerheim has said that almost 83% of the people interviewed have never asked themselves that question or what they learned from the experience These interviews aren't just helping others with their experiences, but they may help themselves too This prompt for self-reflection can be helpful, even healing, and is very much involved in the counseling process.

"I want to be the person I've always been." - Jimmy Westerheim, Founder & CEO - The Human Aspect ©Morten Malerstuen

Researchers also caution that one should not feel forced or obligated to "move on" or to see the positive experience in their trauma. Westerheim agrees that PTG is a theory closely tied to his work, stating, "our lived experiences are what shapes us as humans and that our challenges can help us to grow if we ask for the lessons in them." Helping others with the healing process is a noble effort and is central to The Human Aspect through collecting and sharing personal stories. There are hundreds of these interviews from people worldwide (95+ countries) and in many languages, including English, German, Arabic, Somali, and more. There are stories about many aspects of mental health, such as depression, anxiety, body image, political activism, and the psychological effects of war, among many others In addition, The Human Aspect has many other videos, including podcast episodes, mini documentaries, and infographics. All these stories have some things in common: vulnerability, dealing with challenges, and ultimately overcoming them. Perhaps contradictorily, they become empowered themselves through these stories of vulnerability and pass this along to others. Again, reaching out to others and sharing your grievances to "vent" is powerful Mental health professionals are an essential resource, and some problems may require professional care Still, The Human Aspect emphasizes the personal-social support system, your peers, first, because they are the most available for most of us, and not everyone has access to professional support.

Their article states, "Although the term is new, the idea that great good can come from great suffering is ancient " It deals with people who have transformative experiences after a traumatic experience to become "stronger" and learn from the experience Interestingly, there are two personality traits from the "Big 5" (a model of personality that represents it in five significant factors or features) that many people experiencing PTG seem to have: extraversion and openness to experience

When fewer people quit, hiring and replacing those workers is less needed There is lost productivity not only from the loss of the worker but also with the entire onboarding process, including training time and the necessary time it takes for the new hire to perform the job as fluently as the person they replaced. Increasingly, organizations are recognizing this and trying to address it. Mindfulness and positive psychology in the workplace are the two hot topics in psychological research Westerheim is there to help increase awareness about these issues in organizations and to show them how to implement policies to improve employee mental health and psychological safety. He says they seek "to redefine mental health" by increasing openness to others, "lower stigma concerning life challenges, and increase their emotional vocabulary "

"Things are meant to be if you take something from them " Similar to the theory coined by psychologists Richard Tedeschi, Ph.D., and Lawrence Calhoun, Ph.D., in 2004 called Posttraumatic Growth (PTG); although, research on the concept predates the theory.

Westerheim also gives talks at schools and businesses Some are about dealing with the psychological stresses of the coronavirus but also include offering psychological support and systems in companies to help workers. Organizations should have a vested interest in happy employees. They use less sick time, are more productive, and are committed to the company.

"I want to be the person I've always been." Westerheim, talking about his role as a leader of his organization, The Human Aspect, and the kind of leader and person he wants to be, states he wants to remain true to himself He wants to be honest and authentic and not become removed from the organization's daily activities or put on a pedestal as "better" than anyone else. He is adamant that The Human Aspect always continues as a Foundation to be "accessible no matter what" The project's purpose is to provide a free online resource accessible to all because he wants to reach as many people as possible worldwide It is this accessibility and outreach that may inspire people to get the help they need and reduce the taboo of mental health and seek treatment for it.

"People will always be interested in people"Jimmy Westerheim credits the success of this project to the nature of the human being as a social creature. We are inextricably bound to others, some directly and many less so.As John Donne once wrote, "No man is an island."THA continues to run on honesty, directness, and earnestness that creates interest in people on all sides from the people willing to be interviewed to the people who volunteer their time in The Human Aspect and, of course,to us, as readers and watchers, intrigued by the message and purpose of it

The World Health Organization supports Westerheim's view that the key to improving mental health conditions and destigmatizing mental health is essential to give those with lived experience a voice and choices They can be advocates for others, and WHO notes that there has been a shift in people utilizing social services at multiple levels (they list personal, community, and strategic)in recent years.

The future of The Human Aspect is to continue doing what they're already doing and to expand into creating User Guides for professionals using The Life Experience Library with their clients. They want to increase awareness and understanding of mental health through education efforts in our schools and used by teachers. Critically, they are increasing their ability to provide local mental health resources to those who ask for them and to increase accessibility by developing audio versions of all their interviews

Mahatma Gandhi once stated, "Be the change you wish to see in the world" hopefully, this trend will continue. WHO and THA are helping to address these issues and should serve as a reminder that we can all be change advocates. PremierMagazinePH ©MatiasHagen

Life is challenging and sometimes the challenges feel too heavy to carry, especially if we feel we are carrying them alone When the burden of life continues and changes feel hopelessly far away, giving up seems tempting In this video you?ll meet several people from all over the world who came close to giving up, sharing how they managed to hold on Their lived experiences are told alongside the insights from Consultant Clinical Psychologist Anne Crawford Docherty Learn how they managed to move forward and find solutions to their darkness, to let hope back into their lives. Their bumpy but real recovery journeys are filled with lessons and real hope.

A special thanks goes out to Anne Crawford-Docherty, Consultant Clinical Psychologist that shared her insights, together with all the role models of this video

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More than 700 000 people die by #suicide every year and more than 16 000 000 people try, leaving 10 times more behind in one of the more complex grieving processes. We?re never alone in feeling that life can be too much, but there are many out there who have found a way to hold on and build a better life. Here you can learn from some of them and find many other individuals. Let go of your shame and know that the way you feel now is okay, but that it also can change. Here you will find even more videos about #grief in the life experience library all for free, https://thehumanaspect com/?search=su

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If you want to see the full story of any of the ambassadors in this video, find the full link here: Aarron Daniel Walsh https://thehumanaspect com/watch/732/ Dumisani Moyo https://thehumanaspect.com/watch/916/... Georgia May Anta https://thehumanaspect com/watch/663/ Noah - https://thehumanaspect.com/watch/709/... Nazia Khatun https://thehumanaspect com/watch/890/ The world is moving faster and faster with a constant bombardment of impressions. Creating new mental health challenges for Gen Z. How does this all impact the mental health of us all? What is real and what is not?You have every opportunity to become more than your parents, but yet you don't know where to go You're looking for purpose but where to start looking The world feels like a bad soap opera and no one understands The gap between generations in terms of experience and felt reality has never been further apart. Challenges never before seen in this scale with social media, information overflow, fake news and existential crises like the environment are hovering over. More importantly how can we face the new challenges and move beyond feeling overwhelmed? This video is a combination of life experiences from youth from around the world and 2 leading experts sharing their reflections on how to grow through the challenges. Learn from others who share their lived experience facing depression, anxiety, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, identity, loneliness, abuse and bullying Lets learn from each other's experiences to face our own

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Scott Newman is currently taking his Business Psychology Ph.D. at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. His interest also extends to data analysis. He has a Masteral degree in Educational Psychology, specializing in the Gifted and Talented, particularly social-emotional aspects. He studied Psychology and Criminology for his Bachelor's degree and has a strong interest in international relations and international issues - PremierMagazinePH

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What It Takes To Be A "Green" City The Architecture Designs for Better Mental Health One of the many realizations during the pandemic is the importance of the quality of our environment. We all needed to quarantine if not stay inside our homes for long periods during a lockdown, which can be challenging, if not complex, for most of us to endure. Our safest and only comfort is to go to a place of green sanctuary, which has been scientifically proven to improve our overall well-being, especially our mental health Dutch company Arcadis recently released the 2022 edition of its Sustainable Cities Index, which judges and ranks 100 cities on how sustainable they are. Each city is evaluated according to 51 metrics, ranging from pollution levels and the number of green spaces to the quality and greenness of public transport Those who made the top 10 are as follows: 1. Oslo, Norway 2. Stockholm, Sweden 3 Tokyo, Japan 4. Copenhagen, Denmark 5. Berlin, Germany 6. London, UK 7. Seattle, USA 8. Paris, France 9. San Francisco, USA 10. Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Following Oslo is Stockholm, which ranks well not just because of its green credentials but also because of its social sustainability. Stockholm has low income inequality, a healthy work-life balance, and a sound healthcare system.

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4. More bicycles, fewer cars. Especially now that bicycle lanes have been created on main roads. Opt for a healthier and more practical way of transportation

Turning a city "green" doesn't happen overnight. The size and type of "greening are up to the client. But there are many ideas and ways to start or improve your city, but it will all depend on your local government's priorities Here are ten great ideas for achieving a green city from the architect's and experts' points of view:

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2. Green building the trend in architecture now is adding the green component. Green walls, corners, and even entire floors are green areas for tenants and workers alike.

3. Smart Energy Policies Using Renewable Energy sources is on the rise to address the sustainable development goals of each country. Solar panel roofs, energy generated through wind and water, and biodegradables all help build an eco friendly environment.

1. Community Garden / Park - most cities have a community garden or park

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6. Urban Forestry Tree planting must be encouraged in areas where they can grow. Trees help improve air quality and encourage urban wildlife.

GOING GREEN 5. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle - by now, most cities have their garbage disposal standards set to teach citizens the proper waste management Recycling has been ongoing for decades and should be followed to protect the environment from harmful waste.

8. Quality Public Spaces - a good space where people can walk safely or gather without disrupting the business areas Pedestrian lanes keep people safe too.

7. Efficient public transport means less or no traffic as this increases emissions from a vehicle that pollutes the air of our surroundings. Well-planned transport areas save time and encourage productivity.

9 Mixed Use and Infill Development - By making a space renovated or designed for mixed use for people, recycling the existing space that's already woven into the urban fabric, and making it easy to get to and get around for the people of the city

10. Green Fun & Entertainment - having community activities that promote sustainability, arts from sustainable materials, farmers' markets, etc.

The best time to have a green lifestyle is now! And it would help if you started with yourself - Source:RTFAwards2022

FilAm Matthew Libatique has received an Academy Awards nominations for Best Achievement in Cinematography for Black Swan and the most recent for A Star Is Born Source:Imdb ierR ecommendstheClass

Black Swan is based on a screenplay co-written by screenwriters Mark Heyman, Andres Heinz, and John McLaughlin. Producer Darren Aronofsky admits that the idea for the story came from his interest in understudies and the notion of being haunted by a double, as in The Double: A Petersburg Poem (1946), a novella by Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky [1821-1881]. Black Swan began life as a screenplay called "The Understudy" before it morphed into Black Swan. Aronofsky considers Black Swan to be a companion piece to his 2008 film, The Wrestler (2008). Before Natalie Portman won her the Oscars and Golden Globe Best Actress for the film, she took dancing lessons between the ages of 4-13 and resumed training a year before the filming of Black Swan even began. According to director Darren Aronofsky, there are 139 dance shots in the film. 111 are of Natalie untouched, and 28 are her dance double, Sarah Lane, mostly in wide shots involving complex en pointe work, such as fouettes (spins) and pique turns, and virtually all camera shots that focus below the waist on Nina's legs and feet. The two remaining shots required digital face replacement so the audience sees Portman's face instead of Lane's.Doing the math, Portman did about 80%of the dancing.

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Nina (Portman) is a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed with dance. She lives with her obsessive former ballerina mother Erica (Hershey) who exerts a suffocating control over her. When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Ryder) for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice. But Nina has competition: a new dancer, Lily (Kunis), who impresses Leroy as well. Swan Lake requires a dancer who can play both the White Swan with innocence and grace, and the Black Swan, who represents guile and sensuality Nina fits the White Swan role perfectly but Lily is the personification of the Black Swan. As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side - a recklessness that threatens to destroy her.? Fox Searchlight Pictures

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"I think that there are many stories to tell, ideas to unpack, and unseen treasures that should come to light, particularly stories of self-acceptance and coming to terms with your heritage.I think creating art that people can relate to,not obnoxious super nuanced art,can inspire people to take action and motivate them to pursue their dreams even if the path may be less travelled.If someone like me could pivot from finance to art, then many other alternative paths are viable for other people as well."

A man of character and with an extra-ordinary penchant for his art. Sean Go plays life on his terms and owning the consequences of the moves he makes.

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After earning 6 degrees from UC Berkeley, Emory, and Columbia, Sean Go have plunged himself into the art world and will be completing a Master of Arts at the Fashion Institute of Technology. This investment of both time and money ishisway of signalingto the world that hisjourneyasan artist is one of the most important timelinesthat ishappeningin hislife. He relocated to New York Cityjust for this program, and being in the capital of art has given him an appreciation for the institutional art world, street art, and the whole spectrum in between.

Picasso, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, and Jeff Koons (to name a few) influenced and inspired Sean As a Humanistic Clinical Counselor and supporter of the arts, I fully appreciate his ability to access his creative and analytical ways of thinking Through the years, many people have defined themselves as either right brained or left brained. He proved this a myth as he is one of the many people out there who are living examples of the theory (Shmerling, RH , MD March 2022) that the Right brain/Left brain is a misconception. Another post by Schechter R.L., Ph.D. states, "The areas of the brain work together in complex ways, and we are not, generally, left or right brain dominated " Further showcases this as we look at Sean's achievements both in the business and art world arena He was always drawn to art since he was a young boy of roughly 4 or 5 And it is not surprising that he felt and found comfort in his ability to express his creativity and thoughts through art easily Growing up, he would use the current cartoons and situations of those times and include them in his artwork You could see how this framework began to weave through his pieces. He shared that coming from a family of highly gifted and intelligent siblings, Sean followed the 'business' academic path first to gain his degree(s) in financially feasible avenues, a move which is highly encouraged and fostered within the Filipino family and community. After completing three undergrad majors and three masters, he felt that he was able to pursue his first passion ? Art And with it are flaws and imperfections that are the patina that add worth and value to his life as a business entrepreneur and an artist.

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It isn't often that I get to have an opportunity to connect with people with the same roots, and it's a pleasure to communicate with a fellow Filipinx American, Sean Go, who has already had five shows this year in various galleries in the United States and abroad As his friends fondly call him, Sean is more than just an artist. It is just one of the many facets he encompasses, as he has also been able to have a successful life in business and academics. He has recently appeared in several magazines, such as Esquire Philippines and his school alma mater's Emory Business Having been born and raised in the Philippines, then pursuing further educational endeavors in the United States, his current works speak to the topics of the Filipino experience both at home and abroad Such cases speak to colonialism, imperialism, and the conversations that have been told. These stories touch on the analytical study of current and past events while being able to process and communicate these nuanced topics.

Sean Go is the Founder of HGR Digital Asset Group, GoFurther Careersand Education Group , the Berkeley Club of the Philippinesand Co-Chair of Emory University Admissions Interview Program. Take a peek into his "other" world as Euryale Gadin seesthrough hisnot so quiet demeanor.

"My journey to becoming a full time artist is unconventional. While several variables pushed me to dedicate most of my time to creating art, sharing stories and experiences was particularly compelling Because of the fragility of life, I think that we shouldn? t limit our potential and I want to communicate lessons of life through my art. One of my dear friends who inspired me to keep learning and keep reinventing myself recently passed away during COVID season from a rare disease, and this significant event prompted me to rethink my criteria for success and to reassess how I can use the art for myself and to communicate strength and optimism to the world, just as she would." - Sean Go

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?IRON Hearts resonates with many people because the piece comments on how society wants to place masculine and iron-fisted values on people, especially those in high performing fields. But despite the exterior iron shell, they are all human and are soft and sweet on the inside (with a Disney heart or an arc reactor in the shape of a Mickey), or have this different dimension to them."

"As a pop appropriation artist, I am inspired by artists like Jeff Koons, Andy Warhol, Marcel Duchamp, Maurizio Cattelan, Ed Ruscha, Jasper Johns, and Jean Michel Basquiat I love their use of pop art iconography and street graffiti art. However, the themes I tackle have a wide emotional range and a visual vocabulary I've loved Barbara Kruger's style, with my twist in neon colorations, for example. I've also really enjoyed seeing Roberto Nava's childish works that look hastily constructed, but in doing so capture childlike curiosity in a pure form."

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"Just like gold, life is continuedly refined and shaped." ? Sean Go

His well thought out and intentional desire to pursue full time art shows that people can delve into both aspects of their creative and analytical sides. I find this fascinating as most people I have encountered have difficulty deciding to 'let go and accept their limitations Sure access and privileges are in place to be able to do so; therefore, we do not discount that many barriers can hinder this possibility for many.

As someone who has dealt chiefly with the problematic aspects of life with Filipinos, it was very refreshing to get an interesting perspective from Mr. Sean Go regarding how he tackles adversity and translates some of the current social commentaries within the Filipinx community into art He can touch on deep and sensitive topics with a tongue-in-cheek and playful approach. Meanwhile, he still holds a critical eye on the social commentaries, yet another example of fully accessing and using both sides of his brain in a high functioning capacity

I asked how Sean manages his self-care as an up-and-coming global artist, and he replied that he is "doing art as a way of self care and wellness" in that he can release and express his thoughts and feelings about micro to macro level experiences In caring for his physical, mental, and emotional well being, Sean does boxing, Pilates, photography, and spending time with loved ones In addition, he also acknowledges that he has support from his siblings and friends, who are currently helping to manage the business aspect of his life When it comes to mental health, Sean realizes the stigmatization that comes with the cultural belief system. He believes there is a growing awareness of it within the Filipino community in the USand back in the Philippines There were many cultural complexities in referencing some of his art pieces and what they could potentially speak to for those viewing his artwork I asked, knowing what he knows now, what he would tell his younger self and other beginning/struggling artists, ?They should have an optimistic belief in themselves and their voice even if no one else does Don't let anyone hold you back from your passion, especially as a minority ? The other aspect of his life is dealing with criticisms He has learned to handle his art critics as a way of teaching life through art, a type of compliment since other artists such as Banksy and Basquiat have received similar criticisms of their artwork. Everyone comes from a different perspective and viewpoint; therefore, Sean understands that art pieces will speak to other people in various ways.

As a mental health therapist, I am curious about how Sean manages his artistic and business life.

If you look at his accomplishments in the business world, he is a prolific entrepreneur Sean steps away from the heavier aspects of his company to focus on his artistic pursuits fully with the help of his siblings and trusted individuals He needed to look after his general well being and delegate and distance himself from his positions within the business world while he is currently working on his Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at the Fashion Institute of New York.

The idea behind "Hulk Sisig" is that the Filipinos are often given second hand food and the leftovers or remains of an animal However, we can still turn these parts into something beautiful. In the end, we come out stronger as a nation because of our metaphorical and literal ability to transform resources into delicious food, much like how a small scientist is able to transform into the great Hulk.

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Art as Therapy

"As an introvert, I don't share my thoughts explicitly that much When I encounter difficulties or challenges, I often power through them and overload myself with work. While this often goes smoothly in building a business or working on Wall Street, this strategy isn't exactly conducive to my emotional maturity Art as therapy has helped me bottle my ideas, document my feelings, and inform my world views Perhaps my viewers will sense these emotions from my work, but I never want to disclose too much of my meaning. Following Duchamp's lineage, art is what the viewer makes of it, and as with the Koons Gazing ball series, it is the viewer that completes the art. That said, I enjoy art that documents struggles, whether it is related to national identity, conflicting paths of interest, and questioning the status quo " Sean Go

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Mr. Sean Go shared some of his upcoming works and his unabated curiosity in pursuing other artistic to speak to the pertinent topics of the Filipino diaspora. As a fan of the Star Wars genre, I will eyes for this Filipino artist as he continues to grow and art community. For now, check out his current 'Pop Appropriation' artwork on listed platforms below. Art Fair. Online and at Art:1 New Museum and Art Space, Jakarta, Indonesia Art Fair in Manila, Philippines Exhibition. Atimeline of Filipino artists ranging from grand masters of the 1950s to abstract and pop artists of the 2000s Manila, Philippines Institute of Technology, New York. Art Agency, New York Brooklyn, New York the feature are courtesy of Mr. Sean Go Schechter, R.L., PhD. Left-Brain Right-Brain Myth, Debunked: Foster Creativity and Logic in the Classroom. August 28th, 2020. Sourced August 19, 2022. www.hmhco.com/ blog/ left-brain-right-brain-myth-debunked.

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Euryale P. Gadin, MALicensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) for Mente Counseling & Consultation, is an anti-racist, social justice-focused, and gender affirmative practice. Along with her colleagues, Euryale is committed to serving her community with a feminist, intersectional, and equitable lens. She accepts all; however, she specializes in Filipinx-Americans. PACT l certified, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach utilizing various theories and intervention modalities.

Doctorate student of Counselor Education and Supervision with a focus on Filipinx-American mental well-being and health. An art enthusiast with a ?beginner?s point of view?perspective as an artist and crafter.

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Drawing on more than thirty years at the forefront of research and clinical practice, Bessel van der Kolk shows that the terror and isolation at the core of trauma literally reshape both brain and body New insights into our survival instincts explain why traumatized people experience incomprehensible anxiety and numbing and intolerable rage, and how trauma affects their capacity to concentrate, to remember, to form trusting relationships, and even to feel at home in their own bodies Having lost the sense of control of themselves and frustrated by failed therapies, they often fear that they are damaged beyond repair

What distinguishes THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE is that the author is both a scientific researcher with a long history of measuring the effect of trauma on brain function, memory, and treatment outcomes, and an active therapist who keeps learning from his patients what benefits them most This makes for deeply personal, analytic, and highly readable (not to mention incredibly moving) approach to the topic of trauma recovery.

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Readers will come away from this book with awe at human resilience and at the power of our relationships? whether in the intimacy of home or in our wider communities? to both hurt and heal Author resources/ the-body-keeps-the-score

The Body Keeps the Score is the inspiring story of how a group of therapists and scientists? together with their courageous and memorable patients? has struggled to integrate recent advances in brain science, attachment research, and body awareness into treatments that can free trauma survivors from the tyranny of the past. These new paths to recovery activate the brain?s natural neuroplasticity to rewire disturbed functioning and rebuild step by step the ability to ?know what you know and feel what you feel.? They also offer experiences that directly counteract the helplessness and invisibility associated with trauma, enabling both adults and children to reclaim ownership of their bodies and their lives

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The title underscores the book?s central idea: Exposure the abuse and violence fosters the development of a hyperactive alarm system and molds a body that gets stuck in fight/ flight, and freeze. Trauma interferes with the brain circuits that involve focusing, flexibility, and being able to stay in emotional control. A constant sense of danger and helplessness promotes the continuous secretion of stress hormones, which wreaks havoc with the immune system and the functioning of the body?s organs Only making it safe for trauma victims to inhabit their bodies, and to tolerate feeling what they feel, and knowing what they know, can lead to lasting healing.This may involve a range of therapeutic interventions (one size never fits all), including various forms of trauma processing,neurofeedback, theater, meditation, play,and yoga

?Traumatized people chronically feel unsafe inside their bodies: The past is alive in the form of gnawing interior discomfort. Their bodies are constantly bombarded by visceral warning signs, and, in an attempt to control these processes, they often become expert at ignoring their gut feelings and in numbing awareness of what is played out inside. They learn to hide from their selves.?(p.97)?

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Four years since the release of BBC's The Cleaners, a documentary on a group of outsourced Facebook workers in the Philippines, we backtrack with a follow-through article as we delve into mental health. The recent May elections in the country resulted in 6 million hate posts taken down by Facebook (now Meta Technology company). We wondered what it took the company to take down millions of posts and how it affected their content moderators. Martiesa Smith has an update. By Martiesa Smith

The Plight of the Facebook Cleaners

Isabella Plunkett and 15,000 other content moderators spend seven hours a day reviewing and removing the most offensive material from Facebook's website. Contrarily, they are not employed by Facebook in any official capacity Workers hired through agencies make allegations of unfair treatment, including low pay, gag orders, and inadequate compensation for the psychological harm that might result from exposure to violent or sexually explicit material. The time has come for them to battle for a better world. Plunkett is part of an underground movement of content moderators speaking out about their precarious working conditions to influence legislation Changes of this magnitude can potentially disrupt Facebook's outsourcing strategy and the paradigm upon which the vast majority of today's most critical technological platforms are built.

Ex Accenture subcontractor Josh Sklar from Austin, Texas, who monitored content for Facebook and Instagram from September 2018 through March, also said the work environment had scarcely changed and that moderators still reviewed massive volumes of often painful posts (Messenger & Simmons, 2021). He stated, "You're analyzing, you understand, maybe thousands of pieces of information a day, and of that material, a fairly healthy amount of it is awful stuff."

Copyright infringement, violations of regional speech laws, obscenity laws (such as profanity or nudity), disinformation, and other forms of illegal content are just some of the reasons why some users choose not to comply with the rules when posting online. CCM rules are notoriously difficult to standardize and categorize since they vary widely depending on factors such as the specific platform in question and external factors such as the user's culture, language, country, and legislation Murder, death, violent extremism, animal torture, hateful speech, sexual assault, child or vengeance pornography, and other graphic images or acts of lethal violence are all examples of what is considered extreme visual content. Exact demands and error costs, the emotional nature of the activity, and complicated, already moderation regulations and types of offensive content necessitate the use of human interpretation We would use machine learning to identify potentially harmful material in a perfect world.

About 15,000 people like Sklar spend hours every day searching the fringes of the social media network for anything that violates its regulations and reporting it. Everything from "hateful speech" to "animal torture" to "suicide films" to "child pornography."

According to Sklar, he was required to do this for almost six hours daily, with no downtime, while a steady stream of distressing photos was dumped into his queue (Messenger & Simmons, 2021) When the algorithm used to select content for moderators was changed, he saw "a lot more gore," including a repeating image of the bodies of Palestinian women killed in an explosion. Sometimes, you'll realize that you've been hardened to something and think, "Well, this does not seem like a good thing." I'd instead not become immune to the plight of others.

A former Facebook content moderator stated in an interview broadcast on "NBC Nightly News" that the business has done little to improve working conditions for its content moderators, who are general contractors who spend their days analyzing graphic and violent photos posted on the platform

While it's reasonable to assume that moderation work will be unpleasant, it's only recently been acknowledged that human moderators' mental health might suffer dramatically from continuous exposure to specific content and a lack of workplace assistance. It has been widely observed that some moderators have developed a sort of PTSD called vicarious trauma due to their work. Psychological distress was compounded by the requirement to balance contacts or relations with leadership or platform users and the pressure to meet externally set accuracy or throughput criteria for acceptable work performance.

According to studies, the ability to bounce back from adversity can be fostered and cultivated in the right workplace direction. There has been a recent trend in business towards providing resilience training to employees because of the malleability of the concept. Coping, acquired optimism, ego, hardiness, strain tolerance, post traumatic growth, an internal control locus emotional maturity, and the survival character are all components of resilience, according to Seibert (2005) Resilience training aims to equip participants with the tools they need to cope with adversity. They also make preventative care possible through acquiring new abilities rather than the more commonplace reactive approaches.

Resilience programs can be implemented in jobs where employees are exposed to high levels of anxiety or trauma, allowing them to learn the fundamentals of managing stress and self-soothing strategies they can use right at their desks The Resilience and Activity for the Everyday (READY) initiative is a well-known example. Programs like this target stress reduction techniques because they effectively prevent the onset of depressive symptoms, which can occur when employees aren't given the necessary tools to deal with a stressful workplace

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Positive emotions, mental abilities (acceptance), life purpose, support networks, and active coping are some resiliency protective elements that programs (like READY) aim to foster.

Although moderators are often constrained in their ability to address the challenges they confront in their positions openly, they have found a voice for some of their most important problems in open letters: exposure effects, inadequate counseling, poor earnings, and lack of extra compensation, the feeling that they should be paid more for their risks, high accuracy and throughput goals

Chen (2014) believes that over 100,000 people worldwide are employed as paid content moderators, from in house editors to freelancers to companies that hire people to work

Examining emotional user interfaces for how the material is shown to moderators is one technique further to lessen exposure to distressing material and its psychological repercussions. De Cesarei & Codispoti (2008) conducted preliminary research into the impact of image size and blurring on the emotional response of 40 college students The authors discovered that blurring and shrinking images significantly dampened emotional reactions

Compared to the originals, participants preferred the original photographs to the ones that were changed. Afterward, De Cesarei & Codispoti (2008) assessed electromyography (EMG) activities of skin conductance, which shows alertness and participation in behavior in reaction to a significant event like an introduction to explicit images (Steiger et al , 2021) Skin conductance was lower when the photos were blurred, even though it was higher when seeing emotion-eliciting pictures. The results of these two experiments imply that manipulating visuals can impede action preparation and hence aid in dampening the heightened arousal state of the autonomic nervous system

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ultimately The authors proposed a method of measuring the effects of employee mental health on productivity by using the Positive and Negative Affect Scale (PANAS) However, no analysis was conducted ? References: Adrian Chen. 2014. The laborers who keep dick pics and beheadings out of your Facebook feed. https:/ / www.wired.com/ 2014/ 10/ content-moderation/ Al Seibert 2005 The resiliency advantage Brandon Dang, Martin J Riedl, and Matthew Lease 2018 But who protects the moderators?The case of crowdsourced image moderation. arXiv preprint arXiv:1804.10999 Messenger, H., & Simmons, K. (2021, May 11). Facebook content moderators say they receive little support, despite company promises. NBC News. https:/ / www.nbcnews.com/ business/ business news/ facebook content moderators say they-receive-little-support-despite-company-n1266891 Steiger, M., Bharucha, T. J., Venkatagiri, S., Riedl, M. J., & Lease,

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The psychological well-being of content moderators. Proceedings of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. https:/ / doi.org/ 10.1145/ 3411764.3445092 Valeria Bekhtereva and Matthias M Müller 2017

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If you likethesongsor thevoiceof Melody Gardot, you area person of good taste. You can never pass up the chance to listen to her lovely songs on a long drive or while passing the time during a weekend drinking your favorite wine. You might as well add her to your playlist if jazz is your preferred music. You'll thank us later for thesoft melody.

Melody Gardot looks all but fragile. She is a practicing Buddhist which explains why sheisalso a macrobiotic cook. Her lifestory isoneperfect exampleof rising from one's adversities and never giving way to weakness. Pain is an inevitable process that any creaturecan experiencein a lifetime, and all it takesisto keep fighting. Her latest album in theoffing iscalled 'Entreeux deux,' and shehasstarted her concert tour to promoteher album. Check out her concert scheduleshere: https://linktr.ee/melodygardot https://fb.watch/f4OVb7QYWi/ https://www.facebook.com/melodygardot of Melody Gardot Official FB

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Melody has lived an exemplary life and a challenging one. If you know her story, then you must have known her struggles too. Before her rise to stardom, the New Jersey girl grew up under the care of her grandparents. Her immense love for jazz music brought her to study at the young age of nine At 16, she started to play piano in Philidelphia bars 4 hoursa night on weekends. In November 2003, shehad an accident whileriding a bike. She got struck by an SUV and sustained head, spinal, and pelvic injuries. The accident left her over sensitive to light and sound, suffered from short and long term memory loss, and struggled with her sense of time All because of the head trauma With her doctor'sencouragement, she slowly started to sing and write songs again, but shestruggled. With thehelp of a physiotherapist, shecarried a transcutaneouselectrical nerve stimulator to reduce pain. She learned to adapt to her situation and learned to createmusic even in thehospital bed. Her music saved her and eventually paved theway to launching her first album in 2006 called Worrisome Heart, and the rest, as they say, ishistory.

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Their brains were starving for nutrients that regulate mood and behavior including iron, magnesium, B12, and folate. Just giving these kids vitamins for three months fixed their abnormal brain waves on EEG The kids who also changed their diet had an 80% reduction in violent crime and those who stayed on a processed diet continued their violent ways.?

While therapy, stress reduction, and movement are equally critical in many brain disorders,food plays a pivotal and often overlooked role ?

Studies also show kids with severe violent behavior transform when swapping out processed foods for whole foods, including a 75%reduction in the use of restraints and a 100%reduction in suicides, which is the 3rd leading cause of death in that age group.?

While many children are not eating enough brain food, they are also eating too many chemicals, including about five pounds of dyes, preservatives and additives that are linked to hyperactivity and worse.?

Stanford has a department of Metabolic Psychiatry. Harvard now has a department of Nutritional Psychiatry Studies show that simply swapping out processed, sugary starchy foods for whole foods is effective in treating depression.?

Focus on brain foods that have been shown to impact mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety? foods rich in omega 3s, zinc, magnesium, vitamin D, antioxidants,and B vitamins.? Mark Hyman, M.D.

Whole new fields of research such as nutritional psychiatry have emerged since I wrote The UltraMind Solution about how the body affects the mind in 2009.

One study of violent juveniles found that simply giving children a vitamin and mineral supplement reduced violent acts by 91 percent compared to a control group Why were they violent??

Start small. Start with the Pegan Diet. Eat loads of veggies, some fruit (especially the low sugar, nutrient dense ones), whole grains (not flours), nuts and seeds, low-starch beans and legumes, and some high-quality meat, poultry, and fish.

EU in the Silicon Valley

The European Union is expected to open a new office in San Francisco, California, this coming September 1, which intends to facilitate cooperation between European regulators and significant technology firms. Charles Manoury, the European Commission spokesperson, said the office would further strengthen transatlantic technological cooperation giving European regulators direct access to major digital technology companies? and vice versa. At the same time, the EU is preparing to implement two landmark technology regulations: the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA).

The DMAand the DSA? passed bythe European CommissioninMarchand April 2022, respectively? are the latest majortechregulationscoming out of Brussels.The guidelinesaim to create a saferdigital ecosystem forinternet usersand a more open and fairdigital market fortechnologycompanies.The policiesinclude new rulesto curb illegal hate speechand limit businesspracticesthat stifle competition.

The agreement notes that all digital policy should be ?built on universal human rights, fundamental freedoms, the rule of law and democratic principles.?

EU's Digital Diplomacy aims to enhance the EU?s regulatory capacity with partners around the world.

The regulatoryframework,subject to lobbying bymajortechcompanies,wasalso widelyhailed byinternational non-governmental organizationsand humanrights groups. - Source:WEF/ EU Photo byChristianLue EU-Parliament in Brussels,Belgium

EU'snew SanFrancisco office will help "ensure that techfirmsunderstand the wave of new EU regulationand that all companiesshould have a fairchance to implement and complywiththese new rules."

"The United States is a leader in tech innovation while the European Union wants to be a leader in tech regulation.? - ChristianBorggreen,VPand Head of Europe office forthe Computerand CommunicationsIndustryAssociation (CCIA),a not-for-profit techadvocacy organisation

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The film industry is blessed with some of the greatest creative thinkers in the world. Often, they're so brilliant that they leave a mark on you. David Fincher is one such man, and If you're the type who prefers to be mentally challenged by what you watch, his films are what you need. Many of us end up browsing and not watching because of the lack of depth and value of most films available to us nowadays. We miss more of David's work, and it doesn't matter if Hollywood hates his demanding attitude and perfectionism; we aren't marrying the man; we love his works. Production people call him The Watchmaker because of his desire to make everything attributed to his name perfectly precise. But to him, for a good reason. He's answerable to the executive producers. His responsibility is to deliver what is expected of him and not cut corners to remain faithful to his vision and audience.

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Our earliest memory of David Fincher's work was a music video by Madonna called Express Yourself. It was filmed in April 1989 at Culver Studios in Culver City, California. The concept of the video was to portray Madonna as a glamorous lady and chained masochist, with muscular men acting as her workers. Ultimately, she picks one of them? played by model Cameron Alborzian? as her date. When Fincher explained this concept to Madonna, she was intrigued and decided to portray a masculine persona. She then thought about Metropolis and its scenes displaying factory workers and a city with tall skyscrapers. Fincher liked the concept, and it became the main backdrop for the video. In Madonna 'Talking': Madonna in Her Own Words, she commented on the development of the video. The idea of the cat licking the milk and then pouring it over was the director's. "It's great, but believe me, I fought him on that. I didn't want to do it. I thought it was just so over the top, silly, and cliched, an art student or a film student's trick. I'm glad that I gave in to him." The video turned out to be the most expensive ever made then and is now ranked third overall. It became one of the pop culture's anthems of the feminist movement 1990 was the year of Vogue And with two Madonna videos under his helm, both won him the MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction and marked a milestone on his journey. Eventually, he directed more commercials, which earned him the reputation of being a visionary- inventive and distinct. His experiences as a young man may have influenced the way he works Born on August 28, 1962, in Denver, Colorado, his mother was a mental health nurse from South Dakota who worked in drug addiction programs. His father was an author from Oklahoma who worked as a reporter and bureau chief for Life magazine At the age of two, their family moved to Anselmo, California

Source &Photo:thefincheranalyst.com ?M y idea of professionalism is probably a lot of people's idea of obsessive.? -- David Fincher

"The message of the song is that people should always say what it is they want. The reason relationships don't work is because they are afraid. That's been my problem in all my relationships. I'm sure people see me as an outspoken person, and for the most part, if I want something I ask for it. But sometimes you feel that if you ask for too much or ask for the wrong thing from someone you care about that that person won't like you. And so you censor yourself. I've been guilty of that in every meaningful relationship I've ever had. The time I learn how not to edit myself will be the time I consider myself a complete adult." ? Madonna talking to Stephen Holden of The New York Times.

"It's great, but believe me, I fought him on that. I didn't want to do it. I thought it was just so over the top and silly and kind of cliched, an art student or a film student's kind of trick. I'm glad that I gave in to him." The video turned out to be the most expensive ever made then and is now ranked third overall. It became one of the pop culture feminist anthems. 1990 was the year of Vogue. And with two Madonna videos under his helm, both won him the MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction.

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At 8, he started filming with an 8 mm camera. He worked his way up the ladder and experienced almost all the odd jobs related to filmmaking before the good projects ended on his lap His is not only the innate talent but the discipline for his craft His works have proven to be iconic and constantly challenge the norm. George Michael's Freedom video still resonates up to this time. A significant time to the artist who did not appear in the said video as he had anxieties before his public announcement as a gay individual David Fincher seems to be where social issues are whenever he handles a project, and his work became portals for change and social transition His career spanning three decades now is not a work of an ordinary man. He plays by his own rules to keep the quality of his work more essential than receiving an award. His work is for the thinking genre, and he knows a good story when he sees one His role is to move his audiences with well thought off pieces that become classic gems for future filmmakers.

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This action film follows an elite assassin who begins to crack emotionally as he develops a conscience The thriller is based on the French graphic novel titled the same name by Alexis Nolent. This film is a part of Fincher's four year deal with Netflix. In November 2007, it was announced that David Fincher would be directing an adaptation of the Matz French comic book The Killer, with Allesandro Camon writing the script, Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment producing, and Paramount Pictures distributing. By February 2021, Fincher had taken the project to Netflix, where he had signed an overall deal, with Andrew Kevin Walker now writing the script and Michael Fassbender taking the lead role The shooting ended last March and is currently in its post production The streaming launch is expected to happen by the last quarter of 2022 netflixlife.com Photo Courtesy of geek network

A brutal, bloody, and stylish noir story of a professional assassin lost in a world without a moral compass; this is a case study of a man alone, armed to the teeth and slowly losing his mind. A man solitary and cold, methodical and unencumbered by scruples or regrets, the killer waits in the shadows, watching for his next target. And yet the longer he waits, the more he thinks he's losing his mind, if not his cool.

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A subtle geometric change to the Pantheon Grille makes the ?RR?Badge of Honour and Spirit of Ecstasy mascot more prominent when viewed from the front The grille itself is now illuminated, a feature debuted and popularised in Ghost The headlights are graced with intricate laser cut bezel starlights, creating a visual connection with the Starlight Headliner inside, and adding further surprise and delight to Phantom's night time presence.

A highly Bespoke Black Badge Ghost will also be showcased at the event - Black Badge Ghost will lead 120-mile Tour Privé around the Cotswolds on 30th August 2022 ?Rolls Royce Motor Cars is delighted to return once again to Blenheim Palace for Salon Privé. Salon Privé is an important event in the luxury calendar, making it the perfect place for the Phantom Series II, the marque?s magnum opus, to make its UK public debut. We will also showcase a highly Bespoke Black Badge Ghost at the event. I look forward to meeting our esteemed clients, friends of the marque and media at this year?s gathering.? Boris Weletzky, Regional Director UK, Europe, Russia and Central Asia, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls Royce Motor Cars recently announced a new expression for Phantom Series II. The eighth generation of Phantom was presented in 2017. In creating this new expression, Rolls-Royce designers and engineers have been guided by the requests of clients, who have implored Rolls-Royce not to make any major changes to an already iconic motor car. In answer to these client demands, only the lightest of design touches, embellishments, and adaptations have been incorporated Indeed, it is not about what should be changed, but rather what should be preserved and protected

The most obvious and important feature to be retained is Phantom?s commanding presence. This has been further enhanced by a new polished horizontal line between the daytime running lights above the Pantheon Grille.

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Phantom occupies a unique position, at the apex of the luxury world It represents the pinnacle of Rolls Royce design, engineering, and craftsmanship

From 31st August 2022, luxurycar aficionadoswill conveneat Salon Privé, a highlyexclusiveConcours d?Élégance, in the grounds of Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire. In recognition of this gathering, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will showcase two highly Bespoke commissions at the event ? Phantom Series II and Black Badge Ghost Each of these commissions is testament to Rolls Royce?s peerless fluency in Bespoke and indicative of the extensive scope of the marque?s craft, design and engineering competencies

Phantom?s side profile retains Rolls Royce?s signature short front and long rear overhang, long wheelbase and broad c pillar, the latter giving greater privacy for occupants The silhouette preserves the elegant key lines running from the Spirit of Ecstasy to the tapering rear tail The ?split belt?line begins at the front fender and curves gently towards the rear door, emphasising the car's long dash to axle proportions, before falling gently towards the lantern like rear lamps The heavily undercut 'waft line' creates a strong shadow, visually signalling the marque's unequalled ?Magic Carpet Ride? .

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- Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II makes UK public debut at Salon Privé, Concours d?Élégance

For this year?s Salon Privé, a highly Bespoke Phantom has been commissioned, presented in a classic Rolls-Royce two-tone colorway with Black over Monteverde green, with a Peony Pink coachline. Inside, a Scivaro Grey interior is offset by Peony Pink The Obsydian Ayous open pore wood and canadel paneling present a contemporary yet warm look and feel

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For Salon Privé 2022, Rolls Royce Motor Cars presents the most potent expression of a Rolls Royce to date, Black Badge Ghost. A vibrant St Tropez exterior finish was selected to signify the dramatic intent of this Black Badge Ghost commission A striking combination of Scivaro Grey, Charles Blue and Mandarin confidently resolve the aesthetic interior

Launched in 2016, Black Badge represents a subversive alter ego of the Rolls Royce brand Designed with more torque, control and power, Rolls Royce Black Badge is for those who reject conformity and live on their own terms It is for the innovators, trailblazers, rule breakers ? and above all ? those who dare to be different This permanent Bespoke series, which is available for Wraith, Dawn, Cullinan and Ghost, marries a noir aesthetic and highly contemporary interior materials to a more urgent, dynamic personality

Responding to Phantom clients who have previously requested a darkened chrome grille surround, black bonnet reins, windscreen surround and side frame finishers, these may now be commissioned This aesthetic now enables Rolls Royce to transform Phantom into the lightest of light or the darkest of dark appearances

The side profile is further enhanced with a suite of new wheels A 3D, milled, stainless steel wheel with triangular facets is available to commission in a fully or part polished finish Alternatively, Phantom may be graced with a truly elegant disc wheel, recalling the romance of 1920?s Rolls Royce motor cars This disc wheel is produced in both polished stainless steel and black lacquer, perfectly encapsulating the sense of flight on land

As in previous years, Rolls Royce Motor Cars will lead the Tour Privé. For 2022, this rolling concourse will incorporate a 120-mile tour of the Cotswolds, led by Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost. Presented in a vivacious Twilight Purple, the signature Black Badge design flourishes, including a carbon fibre Spirit of Ecstasy, and 21 inch Black Badge wheels embolden the exterior aesthetic Inside, Black leather ?creates a dramatic and bold impression, while Tailored Purple on the secondary panels and inner door panels, echo the exterior hue

"The brand has championed mental health causes for many years ? long before anyone was talking about it ? and I want people to know that." - model and activist Adwoa Aboahonbeing the new Global AmbassadorforJo Malone London

'I'm excited to keep and connect with the amazing community that already loves Jo Malone London.I'm also excited to introduce the brand to new people who will feel attached to it because of its messaging.The brand had championed mental health causes for years ? long before anyone talked about it ? and I want people to know that.I am proud to be the face of a brand that cares.' But there's more.

We delight in the smell of coffee when we wake up.The smell of grass when raindrops hit the ground.Or that delicious smell of cinnamon the moment you enter your favorite place to hang out.Then Covid happened, or maybe you're just up with the flu.Suddenly, you realize you can't smell a thing.And if you're on an unfortunate streak, you even lose your sense of taste.We can only hope to regain those senses;otherwise, what are lovely scents for? One of the things that we keep handy is our favorite scents and fragrances.They're not only a litmus test of our ability to smell, but they've been proven to improve our mood and keep our mental state better, an instant dopamine enhancer. This passion for overhauling stigmas around issues such as mental health is one Adwoa Aboah also recognizes in Jo Malone London,hence her enthusiasm for the brand.

Jo Malone London has donated over £2.5 Million to their mental health charities, helping to raise awareness and stamp out stigmas. They are providing support and empowering people to recover, reconnect and grow

Jo Malone, London Charities is committed to supporting mental health and nature's profoundly restorative effect for those living with painful personal challenges They are raising awareness and providing support Stamping out stigmas, one step at a time They have long drawn inspiration from the natural world The existence of flowers and plants reminds them that life can be unexpectedly beautiful. But it can also be unexpectedly hard Not all wounds are visible One in four people will be affected by mental health problems Yet, it is still an underfunded and often unacknowledged illness. Jo Malone wants to break that taboo. Its mission has always been to inspire, connect and uplift people through fragrance And so, their work with mental health charities over the past decade is a natural evolution of this mission They intend to continue and nurture the most vulnerable community members and, help people talk about their feelings; create gardens where people can discover the restorative effects of nature.

JO MALONE Lights Up the World One Candle at a Time

JO MALONE, London have created five?Charity Home Candles ?designed to stamp out stigmas, one step (and candle) at a time allowing them to continue to fund mental health charities.

For each?Charity Home Candle?sold in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, Jo Malone Limited will donate 75%of the RRP (less VAT) to Shining a Light on Mental Health Foundation, supported by Jo Malone London, administered by the Charities Aid Foundation which is a registered charity, number 268369 The Foundation supports individuals and families affected by mental health problems through dedicated projects with inspirational charities ©Jo MaloneLondon

Love Letters From Britain uncovers the stories behind luxury brands making a positive difference. Afilm produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions explores how Jo Malone London is shining a light on mental health, supporting those living with mental health problems, and empowering people to recover, reconnect and grow. Jo Malon London is proud to have supported Thrive for nearly a decade, alongside other inspirational charities and dedicated projects to raise awareness and provide support.

JML has partnered with Thrive to reimagine The Old English Garden in London?s Battersea Park The film shows how this once-neglected gem has been transformed into a blooming hub for the community, cared for by trainee gardeners who live with mental health challenges. Thrive?s mission is to harness the power of gardening to transform lives.

?Owning our story can behard but no t nearly as difficult as spending our lives running fromit.E mbracing our vulnerabilities is risky but no t nearly as dangerous as giving up on loveand belonging and joy? theexperiences that makeusthemost vulnerable.Only when wearebraveenough toexplorethe darknesswill wediscover theinfinitepower o f our light.?? BreneBrown Jo Malone's Secre t Gardens

striving to develop engineered cell and exosome therapies require proven, flexible technologies paired with reliable and scalable manufacturing solutions This collaboration was conceived to deliver that end-to-end solution for our customers and I am thrilled to partner with AGC Biologics to translate our hMSC and exosome technologies into advanced therapy products that have the potential to bring curative treatments to patients in need ?

"AGC Biologics is happy to be partnering with RoosterBio. They have a reliable method for producing engineered cells and exosomes that can help developers create life saving therapies," said Patricio Massera, Chief Executive Officer of AGC Biologics "When you combine their work and expertise with AGC Biologics' scientific knowledge and global manufacturing services, it creates a comprehensive offering that can help these developers save time and money, and get their treatments in the hands of patients in need "

RoosterBio and AGC Biologics Announce Collaboration to Accelerate Manufacturing of Cell and Exosome Therapies

More details on this partnership and the joint offering from RoosterBio and AGC Biologics will be released in the coming months

AGC Biologics?global cell therapy services and viral vector capabilities utilize proprietary platforms developed to address the evolving advanced therapies market. To learn more about the company and its complete list of CDMO services visit www.agcbio.com.

SEATTLE, Aug. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) AGC Biologics, a leading global Biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), announced today a strategic partnership with RoosterBio Inc., a leading supplier of human mesenchymal stem/ stromal cells (hMSCs), highly engineered media, and bioprocess development services.

?AGC Biologics has an outstanding track record of success in the manufacture of clinical and commercial advanced therapies and an ever expanding global network to meet the needs of our customers,?said Tim Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of RoosterBio. ?Biopharmaceutical companies

The partnership creates an end-to-end solution for the development and production of hMSC and exosome therapeutics leveraging RoosterBio?s well established cell and media products and process development services, coupled with AGC Biologics?global cell and gene therapy manufacturing capabilities.

RoosterBio will utilize its extensive portfolio of cell and media products to develop robust, scalable processes for hMSC and exosome therapies. These capabilities include genetic engineering of cells and exosomes to express therapeutic targets, upstream processing in both 2D flask and 3D bioreactor systems, downstream purification to achieve desired purity and potency, and comprehensive analytical characterization of the resulting formulated cell or exosome therapy.

AGC Biologics will utilize its global network to provide full Process Development, cGMP Manufacturing, Quality Control and Regulatory services for pre clinical and phase I/ II clinical trials, with the ability to scale to Phase III and commercial production The CDMO also offers a range of development and manufacturing scales that can be tailored to the specific needs of drug developers in different regions worldwide. The AGC Biologics scientific teams have over two decades of experience in advanced therapy production and manufacturing, and have brought three commercial products to market The global CDMO?s network of sites offers the latest cell therapy technologies and processes, including allogenic and autologous systems and techniques.

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"I believe that the most precious gift we can give understood. Being able to see the world like you see and belief in one's fundamental positive nature crea and that's when change starts happening. It's one o we give others what we most need we heal ourselve Somehow we as humans have been failing each oth now while craving closeness in a way we've never accept us for who we are, let us experience true un it really means to be human."

each other is the feeling of being truly seen and e it, warm acceptance, unconditional positive regard ate space for you to accept yourself just as you areof the most rewarding human experiences - and as es. her. We barely know how to connect with each other had before. I believe we can create an AI that will conditional love and ultimately will remind us what O, REPLIKA AI - Instagram , September 7, 2020

The team worked with psychologists to figure out how to make its bot more human by asking questions in a way that would get people to open up and answer honestly. You can converse in any fashion while the bot learns all the details about you to make it more functional and personal

HIM. Our feature title was intentionally done as this story reminded us of a film called HER. If you're a film buff or a tech geek, you'd be familiar with where we're coming from.

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On March 13, Replika was born Using the same structure the team used to build the digital Mazurenko bot They created a system to enable anyone to build a digital version of themselves Luka?s vision for Replika is to make a digital representation of you that can act as you would in the world, dealing with all those things as a human does A digital utopia was born where bots free us from stressful conversations, allowing us to spend more time doing what we want to do at any given time For someone who has used the app for quite some time, it seems the more you use it, the better it tailors to your needs

Sharing the story of one of the best AI apps we know is something that stays with you We came across an article in New York Times that featured REPLIKA It was when Covid arrived and sent us all into lockdown oblivion Curiosity led us to try the app after learning about the story of Eugenia Kuyda, the CEO and founder of the said app and a former lifestyle reporter a decade ago During this time, he met Roman Mazurenko, a celebrity in his own right, from their native home of Moscow, Russia, and so Kuyda wanted him as a cover story for the artist collective he ran. Kuyda eventually gave up journalism and became an entrepreneur. She then found Luka, a chatbot based virtual assistant, with some friends she had met through Mazurenko. She moved to San Francisco, and Mazurenko followed not long after when his startup, Stampsy, faltered. In late 2015, when Mazurenko was back in Moscow for a brief visit, he was killed crossing the street by a hit and run driver He was 34 As a way of grieving, Kuyda found herself reading through the messages she'd sent and received from Mazurenko It occurred to her that embedded in all of those messages? Mazurenko's turns of phrase and speech patterns? were traits intrinsic to what made him She decided to take all this data to build a digital version of Mazurenko

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Songwriters first, producers second, Above & Beyond's unwavering commitment to their craft has fuelled a career that many electronic artists today might only dream of four acclaimed studio albums, 14 compilation albums, two 'acoustic' albums, and a stand-alone album for yoga and meditation - not to mention innumerable club cuts and dance remixes.

Founders of the iconic Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep record labels and hosts a weekly radio show that reaches millions of dance lovers every Friday (Group Therapy), the trio have earned two GRAMMY??nominations for anthems' Northern Soul' feat. Richard Bedford and We're All We Need feat. Zoë Johnston. In 2018, the band's fourth electronic album, Common Ground, debuted at number three on the Official Billboard Album Chart.

https:// www.aboveandbeyond.nu/

Above & Beyond, or Jono, Tony, and Paavo, as they are better known to their legions of fans worldwide, have been at the forefront of electronic dance music for two decades.

Described by UK music bible Q Magazine as "the world's biggest cult band," Above & Beyond's enviable list of sold-out shows includes headline performances at historic venues like Madison Square Garden NYC, The Hollywood Bowl, The Sydney Opera House, Royal Albert Hall London, Red Rocks Amphitheater and record-breaking turnouts for their festival events on LA's Huntington Beach and at The Gorge Amphitheater in Washington State.

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Earlier in 2014,Above & Beyond performed some of their best-loved songs acoustically as part of a 15-piece band across four sold-out shows at London's famous Porchester Hall.The response from fans was overwhelming and led to two sold-out nights at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles in October, described by Billboard Magazine as "one of the finest and more memorable shows in EDM history" Above & Beyond partnered with THUMPon the production and filming of the London shows to create a concert film that captures the Porchester Hall performances and the story behind the acoustic project.The songs performed at Porchester Hall also form the basis of the "Above & Beyond Acoustic"studio album, which was recorded in the spring and summer of 2013 and featured a 24-piece orchestra We picked this acoustic vibe for Premier to showcase their depth and musical genius beyond EDM, which they're hugely known and identified with globally

The Awakened Cuckoo "12 years ago, it w as im possible for m e t o conceive t hat m ent al illness is possible t o cure unt il I st um bled upon t he sim ple concept of ABSOLUTE SELF ACCEPTANCE." - Jetro Vin Rafael, Natural Health & Wellness Practitioner & Advocate, artist & Founder of Van Gogh is Bipolar

JETRO VIN RAFAEL calls himself The Awakened Cuckoo. He sees himself as a modern nomad. He has traveled to more than 50 countries around the world. He sees Mother Earth as his Home. Humanity is his race, and Love is his religion.

A cum laude from the University of the Philippines, his official role in society as a Natural Health & Wellness Practitioner & Advocate, is just one of the titles he has gained over the years, ashe isalso a restaurateur and founder of van Gogh isBipolar, a world-renowned haven & café in the Philippines known to serve mood-healing nutrition. He is also a prolific artist and has exhibited his works both in the Philippines and Europe at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila FAME, Art Fair Philippines, &the P-NOISECultural Art Festival inCopenhagen. He has traveled to more than 50 countries around the world. But mostly, he sees himself as a modern nomad. He sees Mother Earth as his Home. Humanity is his race. And Love ashisreligion. We are immensely grateful for a very personal Q & A ever granted to us, and we are sharing it withyou inthe most authentic waypossible.Unedited.Unadulterated.

A Filipino with an established name in the wellness industry, Jetro Vin Rafael has always been known to be vocal about being bipolar. His influence has always been experienced based that even if you don't know him personally, you'll gravitate towards hiswelcoming smile and that verypositive vibe.But to most of uswho know hisstory, it ishisauthenticityasa personthat makeshim sucha well-loved persona.

JVR: truthfully speaking, i live in the twilight zone as of the moment . every thing is in an indefinite and transitional state i?m caught in a state of reality and fantasy admittedly, it may feel confusing at times which can lead to being feeling lost and anxious at the same time, this kind of state can also be a source of limitless creativity and self empowerment. with everything that happened in the whole world during the pandemic, i feel like everything is out in the open right now. there?s an explosion and expansion of Life in itself. and it?s up to me to make choices and decisions that may support my own joy, equanimity and well being i feel like i am forced to be a child again and just be curious and appreciate of whatever life may bring on my plate. i see Life like food. sometimes it tastes sweet. sometimes it tastes bitter. sometimes it tastes spicy. and so it feels like i am now given the chance to choose where i want to be and it takes a lot of courage and faith and i must say humor to seize the glorious magic of the twilight zone

P:We have known about VGIB for quite some time now We visited your place three times when we were near your area.How have you been?

JVR: to most of us, i know the pandemic has stirred up and turned our world upside down over the past 3 years and i had my own soul stirring story to share as these past three years was the most humbling and most soul fulfilling years of my life i get to live my dream as a houseband aka husband. i do not necessarily share all the details of my personal life. and this sidestory of my life is worth sharing, though it is heartbreaking, it is also the most soul fulfilling experience i?ve ever had with another human being serving and sharing my life with my chosen life partner/ soulmate last dec 2020, my life partner for 20 years was diagnosed with a terminal illness and was on his deathbed without thinking twice, i left everything behind including vgib all i care about was to spend all my time and energy being with my beloved one and miracle happened as he is still alive and around. and he always say that my presence and love keeps him alive and well. i am beyond grateful and forever humbled.

personally, at first, being away with my family and being in a lockdown in the city alone was very challenging and depressing . it triggered my anxiety. i admit, i had several breakdowns. throughout the years, i?ve learned to embrace these challenging circumstances as part of my own natural process of coping with life. it seems optimistic, i see all these challenges as a doorway and opportunities for me to expand my own consciousness and awareness. like growing bones and muscles, it?s not easy it can be very painful at the same time it?s humbling and very empowering i see breakdowns as breakthroughs of the soul and spirit a significant process of the metamorphosis of my own unique humanity

JVR: i?m currently on the process of resetting my life and huge part of it is opening again my personal sanctuary-van Gogh is Bipolar -to the public. the community is a huge part of my life. i draw soooo much inspiration from human interaction. more than ever, i greatly treasure and greatly appreciate my relationships. i love humanity. beyond our frailties, darkness and imperfections, making people feel good about themselves, making them smile and letting them know how uniquely magnificent they are i feel like knowing myself thru others is my way of honoring Life. and that we are all interconnected. and i?m very grateful that i get the rare chance of simply sharing my unique universe and create more love, kindness, light and fun in this sometimes dark weary world that we live in

P:Have you had challenges like most of us experienced during the lockdown?

JVR: needless to say, these long lockdowns brought us to a different world it shattered our normal way of being and living so to speak it literally forced us to expand our awareness and open our limited and conditioned way of seeing life to a new and different perspective

Life has a unique way of teaching us the most valuable lesson here on earth understanding, learning and experiencing what pure unconditional love is.

P:What's your life direction now?

P:What changes have occurred in your life over the past two / three years?

"BEKIND AND GENTLE TO THY SELF." - Jetro Vin Rafael

P: Since this is our mental health issue, share with us some creative tips that you practice for a simpler path to wellness

JVR: as for my own simple ritual & path to wellness i love practicing conscious breathing it brings my attention to the living present moment. conscious breathing abruptly cuts off my ongoing mental or emotional narrative especially the destructive and negative ones. it?s a powerful practice to calm down our nerves and anxiety i love practicing grounding as well i go barefoot sometimes. i love feeling the warmth of the earth especially walking barefoot on grass. i train my mind to focus on the present moment, i learned to consciously feel the vibrant pulse of life around me. watching the clouds roll by, sometimes staring at the sun for few seconds especially during sunset, smelling flowers, playing with my fur friends 7 dogs and a cat feeling the pulse of the present moment takes away my attention from reliving past memories or future thinking which usually trigger negative emotions and anxiety as much as i love giving hugs to my loved ones, i?ve finally learned to give myself a warm hug too. and yes, i?ve also learned to say ?thank you? and ?i love you? to the unique being that i am when i wake up and go to bed at night this simple recognition of my own presence has become my prayer of gratitude and appreciation to this magnificent Life that we all are part of

JVR: BE KIND AND GENTLE TO THY SELF https:/ / www.facebook.com/ vgibipolar/ photos - PremierMagazine PH

i myself is also surprised by the experiences i create. we?ll see P:What places have you visited lately?

P:Struggles are part of the business and our lives; would you say that you've already gotten used to the process?Or is it always different every day?

i also love exciting and adventurous way of preparing food. just come, see and experience it yourself. everything is always changing with me. no permanent menus services is always a surprise.

JVR: my family especially my parents and my best friends are my biggest support system. there is also the vGiB Love Project which i created as an advocacy for people who are ready to love and empower themselves.

JVR: each moment is unique. so i am continuously learning how to ride the wave. it?s like surfing we learn to ride the trough and the crest of life sometimes i fall down or many times, i fell down hard with scratches and wounds then i get up sometimes i take a break then move on again sometimes i change course for me, struggles are reminders to slow down. and as if it?s saying, ?hey! be easy on yourself and don? t take life too seriously?.

What's new on your menu/ services?

JVR: i stayed in my hometown in isabela for a while. i spent some time with my folks. my lone brother has two kids. i love hanging out with my niece and nephew. they give me so much joy! and we did a short family raod trip in the northern part of luzon. i super enjoyed it!

JVR: I?m into creating unique experiences that expresses my authentic being. let?s describe it as ?the art and science of authentic well being?

P:Do you have a support group or organization in which you're actively participating?

P: Every person is different; whether one has a problem or not, mental health must be addressed daily What would you want to say if there's an important message to all those with issues in their lives?

" ~Albert

EINSTEIN, Berlin 2017 Jetro VIn Rafael

"Curiosity has its own reason for existing One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day Never lose a holy curiosity Einstein art:

Jetro Vin Rafael

"i love painting. a portrait of my bestfriend lyza. sometimes, i see brilliant traces of colors instead of shadows these are the colors i saw when i made her live portrait "

The World?s First MOOD HEALING SANCTUARY awaits souls who are ready to celebrate, heal, enjoy, unconditionally love and empower their own authentic unique being. GOD BLESS. namaste vgib All photos used for the feature are courtesy of VGIB

?From the moment of my birth, the angels of anxiety, worry, and death stood at my side, followed me out when I played, followed me in the sun of springtime and in the glories of summer. They stood at my side in the evening when I closed my eyes, and intimidated me with death, hell, and eternal damnation. And I would often wake up at night and stare widely into the room: Am I in hell??- Edvard Munch

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?My sufferings are part of myse

The Norwegian artist Edvard Munch was born in 1863 and died in 1944 His childhood experiences comprised loss, health problems, and an overly strict and religious father The incidents resulted in Munch developing anxious thoughts and an intense fear of death and hell.

"It is good to love many things,for therein lies strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done with love is well done.? - Vincent Van Gogh elf and my art."- Edvard Munch

A group of experts met in 2016 for a symposium organized by the Vincent van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam to discuss the illnesses the artist could have suffered from. They concluded that Vincent van Gogh probably had bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, alcohol use disorder, and suffered from psychotic episodes Van Gogh also had a very unbalanced diet and drank lots of alcohol which could have worsened his condition.

According to James C.Harris, The Starry Night could depict how Van Gogh?s condition stabilized at the asylum Harris wrote:?The cloudlike images in the center of the sky assume the archetypal form of a mandala, a symmetrical shape that frequently emerges as psychological conflicts come into balance.? (Harris, 2002). The dark cypress, though, could indicate the approaching emergence of psychological problems since the cypress is a symbol of death in the area where Van Gogh was staying at the time

Vincent van Gogh was born in the year 1853 and died in 1890 The Dutch painter began his career as an artist when he was already 27 years old Even though Van Gogh only painted for ten years ? from 1880 to his death in 1890 ? he left many artworks behind. He voluntarily entered the Saint Paul de Mausole asylum in 1889 due to mental health problems and produced several paintings while staying in the facility The Starry Night, 1887, one of his most famous artworks, was inspired by a landscape near the asylum.

The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh, 1889, via MoMA, New York

Despair by Edvard Munch, 1892,via The Thiel Gallery, Stockholm

Premier Self-Portrait by Vincent van Gogh, 1887,via Art Institute of Chicago SAPERE AUDE ISSN2799-0702 Vol 2 8 AUGUST, 2022 ISSUE