Published in BeingWell·PinnedMember-onlyBeware the Strike of an “Evil” TherapistHow to protect yourself from harm from “therapists” who promise “cures” while taking your money. — “While nothing is easier than to denounce the evildoer, nothing is more difficult than to understand him.” — Dostoevsky A therapist or, more appropriately, a psychotherapist, in this case, is a word we never associate with evil. …Mental Health10 min readMental Health10 min read
PinnedBrad Pitt Is on Biden’s SideWill a VO weeks before an election make a difference? — Brad Pitt is an actor whose name causes ears to shoot up whenever he’s mentioned anywhere in the world. He is among the pantheon of film stars who can ensure box office dynamite when his name is above the title and, as a result, he can influence many fans. …Brad Pitt2 min readBrad Pitt2 min read
PinnedMember-onlyYou Want to Write for Films and Get the Big Boys’ Attention?An app may be opening doors to the high-powered film execs who can reveal talent where it would have languished. — I don’t care who you are. When you sit down to write the first page of your screenplay, in your head, you’re also writing your Oscar acceptance speech. — Nora Ephron Writing a screenplay and you want to get noticed, get a meeting with someone who really matters in this…Filmmaking4 min readFilmmaking4 min read
Published in BeingWell·PinnedMember-onlyUnscrupulous Corporations Are Stealing Your DNAYou think you’re having a COVID-19 nose swab, but they see billions in profit potential. — There is a sufficiency in the world for man’s need but not for man’s greed. — Mahatma Gandhi The COVID-19 virus is overtaking the world (a third surge is evident in the US now) and causing death and economic ruin wherever it is found, but not for all. …Life5 min readLife5 min read
Published in BeingWell·PinnedMember-onlyDo Medications Have Psychiatric Side Effects?Medications that heal and keep us healthy also can have psychiatric effects, and therein lies a problem. — Medicine is not only a science; it is also an art. It does not consist of compounding pills and plasters; it deals with the very processes of life, which must be understood before they may be guided. — Paracelsus Humans are prone to illness and disease; there is no…Life6 min readLife6 min read
Published in BeingWell·17 hours agoMember-onlyViolent Narcissistic Rage and the Urge to KillHistory and the media tell us about the incredible rage of some individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder and it should be a warning to all. History buffs, especially those who follow the great composers, tell a tale of envy and perhaps narcissism connected with the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart…Music4 min readMusic4 min read
Published in BeingWell·1 day agoMember-onlyA Poor Diet Can Affect Your Impulsivity?Mental health maintenance is more than exercise, sleep, and having good friends because it may depend on what you eat. Research has been ongoing, and it’s all pointing to new relationships between what we eat and how it affects our bodies in terms of our mental health. …Diet4 min readDiet4 min read
Published in BeingWell·2 days agoMember-onlyGuns Kill Kids But Policies Push the Mental Health Crisis in the USHospitals are buckling under the weight of an inordinate number of kids needing mental health admissions, and healthcare desperately needs help as much as the kids do. — Children are going to school hungry and leaving homes where their parents are finding it increasingly difficult to pay rent, buy food, and even ride the bus. …Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
Published in BeingWell·3 days agoMember-onlySocial Media Can Have Deadly Effects on the YoungThe research is in and it points to the serious mental health effects social media can have on younger users and the need to take action now. For many teenagers and young children, social media is increasingly important to their development. While using social media excessively can be detrimental to…Social Media3 min readSocial Media3 min read
Published in BeingWell·4 days agoMember-onlyKids in School Shootings Carry the Scars for LifeSchool shootings are no longer unheard of. They are becoming part of the American landscape in towns all across the country. How are they affecting our future generations? A person with two assault rifles and one or more handguns killed three more children today in a school in Tennessee. Children…School Shootings4 min readSchool Shootings4 min read
