*See “Healing Arts” YouTube Videos** to Uplift Your Holiday Spirit* We all know that holiday time often increases the chances of individuals, like you, or someone you know, experiencing more mental health issues, such as depression and stress. If so, see the uplifting music and inspirational messages, below, to help you feel more peace, relaxation and joy. See how performing artists’ use a variety of ways to help soothe and heal mental health challenges. Take a look at these YouTube videos showcasing Miki Saito, Shinuobe flautist, and Mariama Whyte, Vocalist. Peter A. Fields shares how to overcome life-changing health events. Be sure to see Dr. Charles Modlin’s discussion that highlights men’s mental health in non-clinical ways. And, in case you missed it, see the “Healing Arts” project Preview. The Healing Arts (THA) is a video podcast that uses the performing arts and insights by healing arts professionals to facilitate mental, emotional and spiritual healing in a wide variety of areas. *Judy Allen and Sue Johnson preview the "Healing Arts" Project* *https://youtu.be/WvOnsBIXYSA <https://youtu.be/WvOnsBIXYSA>* Judy Allen, co-host & project co-coordinator, and Sue Johnson, host, preview the upcoming "Wake Up to Healing Arts: Using Performance and Media for Direction, Hope, Health, and Total Well-being" project. This Healing Arts project is especially designed to help those dealing with mental health issues, through drama, artistic performance, and discussion with mental health experts who will provide helpful resources. Titus Golden performs one of his original guitar compositions*.* Miki Saito : https://youtu.be/zA1xmUVbFVY Enjoy the mellifluous sounds of Miki playing the flute to help calm one’s nerves. Mariama Whyte: https://youtu.be/h58fRY0jQZA Be soothed by Mariama’s mental healing vocals Peter A. Fields: https://youtu.be/5rUsTd7-fbU Learn how Peter A. Fields, local well-known playwright, had to change his life’s plans due to early onset Parkinson’s disease. See how he adapted to address all of his health, career and life dreams to maintain a positive mental attitude and keep moving forward. Dr. Charles Modlin https://youtu.be/-_Kc1K49OMY An authority on minority men’s health, Dr. Modlin adds ‘light’ to help address mental health issues especially experienced by minority men. All videos can be seen on www.wualstudio.org, as well. Sue Johnson, SAG/AFTRA Director, Wake Up And Live's Actors Studio (WUAL) Producer, "Wake Up And Live With the Arts" wualstudio@gmail.com www.wualstudio.org Judy Allen Excellence Zone Mktg, CEO jallen3778@gmail.com www.zone <http://www.zoneexcel.com/>