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

‘Breathe’ Short Film Poised as Groundbreaking Tool for Anxiety EducationYoung Atlanta Filmmaker/Actress Olivia Healey’s Film Hailed as ‘Sensory Masterclass’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Double the Clouds: Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Gets an ‘Ultimate’ Summer Refresh

Double the Clouds: Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Gets an ‘Ultimate’ Summer Refresh

The luxury urban resort is debuting its ‘Ultimate Sea of Clouds’ and other summer events July 3, 2023.

Double the Clouds: Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Gets an ‘Ultimate’ Summer Refresh
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The luxury urban resort is debuting its ‘Ultimate Sea of Clouds’ and other summer events July 3, 2023.


TOKYO, June 20, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo announces its summer-long event, the Ultimate Sea of Clouds, launching Monday, July 3rd. Visitors can take a break from the summer heat and refresh in the hotel’s traditional Japanese garden, where the award-winning Tokyo Sea of Clouds will have twice the amount of mist as usual.

The Tokyo Sea of Clouds debuted in 2020 as part of the first phase of the hotel’s Garden Project, a series of projects created to celebrate the hotel’s 70th anniversary. In 2023, it made its mark globally when the “Tokyo Sea of Clouds and the Seven Seasons” won the Urban/Landscape Architecture category of the iF Design Awards, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious design awards. 

At regular intervals throughout the day, the entire garden is shrouded in mist, creating an effect that is usually only seen from mountaintops under certain weather conditions. The sea of clouds is such a rare view that it is considered a miracle to witness it even once. With double the amount of mist, this summer’s Ultimate Sea of Clouds takes it up a notch, making the garden even more alive and dynamic than usual.

Also on display from July 3rd is ‘wind chime alley,’ where approximately 300 Edo-style wind chimes will be arranged along a pathway in the garden, immersing guests in the sounds of summer. In addition, the hotel is hosting a competition where Ultimate Sea of Clouds-themed sweets will go head-to-head in a friendly battle.

The hotel is also preparing a special dessert for the occasion. The Lemon Tokyo Sea of Clouds Zuccotto comprises a ricotta cheese-based cassata cream that is wrapped in a fluffy white sponge, topped with cloud-like Chantilly cream, and finished with powdered sugar. It is available for purchase at the hotel shop or as part of the dinner course at Il Teatro.

You can see more information about the Ultimate Sea of Clouds and related events on the hotel website or on their YouTube channel.

About Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is one of the city’s most iconic luxury hotels with 70 years of history. The property includes 267 guest rooms/suites, nine restaurants, 38 meeting/banquet rooms, and a full-service spa with a Japanese onsen. Its award-winning garden has a wide variety of botanicals, including more than 100 cherry trees and 1,000 camellia trees. The standout feature of the garden is the ‘Tokyo sea of clouds,’ a recreation of the natural phenomenon that can usually only be found in the mountainous regions of Japan. The hotel is owned and managed by Fujita Kanko Inc., a publicly-traded tourism industry corporation headquartered in Tokyo.

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