about the documentary
What is Humania Documentary?
Humania is a 90 minutes documentary to educate the public at large is best suited to a heavy mix of poignant interviews combined with archival footage, health and policy professionals within their environments, and narration. The core of the story is told through a weaved tapestry of narration, interviewee stories, as well interviews with public and mental health officials and scholars to provide context, perspective and insight. Throughout the documentary, archival audio and film recordings of interviews of both those suffering with mental health issues, those trying to find solutions, and positive stories will help demonstrate the need for care, and the hope for solutions, to reopen and establish mental health clinic or hospitals across the US and around the world. The film is being shot widescreen, in high definition. It combines high-end images, and interviews with archival footage.
Why Documentaries?
Because personal stories have great power -- to enlighten, inspire, entertain and educate. Pretty much every family has a mental health story. It’s time to start sharing them.
Who Funds Us?
Foundations, corporations and individuals who believe in a positive conversation on mental health. HUMANIA Foundation soon will turn to a 501c3 nonprofit corporation.
What’s Our Mission?
We strive to begin the conversation of mental health and interdisciplinary solutions of care for all people struggling with mental health issues. We do this by addressing the things that have not worked, but looking towards what has worked, and combining knowledge from experts, professionals, and international organizations so we may work together to provide a new model that connects multi-modes of care to help improve mental health outcomes. Innovative forms of care provide new forms of hope and understanding for those providing care, and receiving care. We start here, now.
Who is behind the documentary?
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Humania is a 90 minutes documentary to educate the public at large is best suited to a heavy mix of poignant interviews combined with archival footage, health and policy professionals within their environments, and narration. The core of the story is told through a weaved tapestry of narration, interviewee stories, as well interviews with public and mental health officials and scholars to provide context, perspective and insight. Throughout the documentary, archival audio and film recordings of interviews of both those suffering with mental health issues, those trying to find solutions, and positive stories will help demonstrate the need for care, and the hope for solutions, to reopen and establish mental health clinic or hospitals across the US and around the world. The film is being shot widescreen, in high definition. It combines high-end images, and interviews with archival footage.
Why Documentaries?
Because personal stories have great power -- to enlighten, inspire, entertain and educate. Pretty much every family has a mental health story. It’s time to start sharing them.
Who Funds Us?
Foundations, corporations and individuals who believe in a positive conversation on mental health. HUMANIA Foundation soon will turn to a 501c3 nonprofit corporation.
What’s Our Mission?
We strive to begin the conversation of mental health and interdisciplinary solutions of care for all people struggling with mental health issues. We do this by addressing the things that have not worked, but looking towards what has worked, and combining knowledge from experts, professionals, and international organizations so we may work together to provide a new model that connects multi-modes of care to help improve mental health outcomes. Innovative forms of care provide new forms of hope and understanding for those providing care, and receiving care. We start here, now.
Who is behind the documentary?
LOGOS and links:
aBOUT the team
HUMANIA CREATOR'S STORY
Arnold Garcia Founder & Publisher of Shine on Hollywood Magazine & Humania Documentary
We hear of people overcoming extreme difficulties, pulling themselves up by the proverbial boot straps, and, against all odds, succeeding in exceptional ways. Yet Arnold Garcia has taken this concept and life journey to the next level. His inspirational journey of moving against the grain, and as some say, “against friction,” continues with his deepest desires to help improve the journey of others so they may believe in themselves, find their soul’s purpose, and fulfill dreams all while improving their quality of life. As an example of doing it anyway, no matter what others say, no matter what negative framework exists out there, Arnold Garcia not only toured the world performing top 10 hit dance music for which he was considered for Grammy Award in multiple categories, and became a voting member of The Recording Academy since 2011, but after a life-threatening illness and recovery, he founded Shine on Hollywood Magazine (SOHM) in 2012. SOHM has astounded mainstream media, as SOHM continues to garner over 26.6 million hits in over 60 countries since its inception in 2014, and continues to grow in 140+ countries. While continuing to expand SOHM and changing the Hollywood media framework from gossip and division to providing inspirational positive stories of artists, philanthropists, entertainers, fashionistas, non-profit leaders and more, he was moved by the realization of the crisis within those marginalized through the diagnosis of mental illness. Arnold’s early experience working in mental health residential, outpatient, and emergency settings at Camarillo State Hospital, California, personified the pain and resilience of so many struggling to maintain emotional and mental health. His work with others diagnosed with psychosis, anxiety, bi-polar, and multi-diagnosis patients in mental health facilities primed Arnold to be compassionate and vigilant as the mental health crisis increased not only in the United States, but globally.
This catapulted Arnold into making a difference, to address the issue of the mental health crisis, and to begin the journey of HUMANIA, the Documentary. Arnold strives to bring together experts in the field of mental health, wellness, medicine, and international organizations such as the UN and UNESCO, the WHO, and multiple leaders to help improve communication about mental health, find solutions in the management and care, and inspire a new way of looking at mental health to help decrease suffering, and bring hope to new generations.
Arnold Garcia Founder & Publisher of Shine on Hollywood Magazine & Humania Documentary
We hear of people overcoming extreme difficulties, pulling themselves up by the proverbial boot straps, and, against all odds, succeeding in exceptional ways. Yet Arnold Garcia has taken this concept and life journey to the next level. His inspirational journey of moving against the grain, and as some say, “against friction,” continues with his deepest desires to help improve the journey of others so they may believe in themselves, find their soul’s purpose, and fulfill dreams all while improving their quality of life. As an example of doing it anyway, no matter what others say, no matter what negative framework exists out there, Arnold Garcia not only toured the world performing top 10 hit dance music for which he was considered for Grammy Award in multiple categories, and became a voting member of The Recording Academy since 2011, but after a life-threatening illness and recovery, he founded Shine on Hollywood Magazine (SOHM) in 2012. SOHM has astounded mainstream media, as SOHM continues to garner over 26.6 million hits in over 60 countries since its inception in 2014, and continues to grow in 140+ countries. While continuing to expand SOHM and changing the Hollywood media framework from gossip and division to providing inspirational positive stories of artists, philanthropists, entertainers, fashionistas, non-profit leaders and more, he was moved by the realization of the crisis within those marginalized through the diagnosis of mental illness. Arnold’s early experience working in mental health residential, outpatient, and emergency settings at Camarillo State Hospital, California, personified the pain and resilience of so many struggling to maintain emotional and mental health. His work with others diagnosed with psychosis, anxiety, bi-polar, and multi-diagnosis patients in mental health facilities primed Arnold to be compassionate and vigilant as the mental health crisis increased not only in the United States, but globally.
This catapulted Arnold into making a difference, to address the issue of the mental health crisis, and to begin the journey of HUMANIA, the Documentary. Arnold strives to bring together experts in the field of mental health, wellness, medicine, and international organizations such as the UN and UNESCO, the WHO, and multiple leaders to help improve communication about mental health, find solutions in the management and care, and inspire a new way of looking at mental health to help decrease suffering, and bring hope to new generations.
HUMANIA EXECUTIVE WRITER & RESEARCHER'S STORY
M Daniela Torchia MPH, RD, PhD
Dr. M Daniela Torchia, PhD brings her expertise in public health and research to support the purpose of HUMANIA, the documentary in its goal to help breach the gap in care for those suffering with mental health illness. She aims to help educate the public on the increasing trend of mental health issues, to forge partnerships and instill hope in solutions of care and prevention.
Her work with those suffering with mental health issues has provided a greater opportunity for insight in the development of potential new interdisciplinary care models. Dr. Torchia has had over 22 years of public health community health experience, has worked in the field of clinical nutrition developing and implementing public health programs in the non-profit, and private sectors. After working in a California mental health clinic, her awareness on the difficulties of care within these facilities encouraged her to seek out psychiatrists, psychologists, professionals, and organizations who used traditional and complimentary modes of care to help create a theoretical model of inclusive interdisciplinary care. She has been able to forge relationships to help meet HUMANIA’s goals by facilitating the conversation between organizations, practitioners, and those suffering with mental health diagnoses. Dr. Torchia aims to help increase the understanding of what has not worked, and what has worked in the care of those suffering. An important aspect of overall wellbeing and brain function includes clinical nutrition, and as clinical nutritionist/registered dietitian, Dr. Torchia has served marginalized populations and those who suffer with mental health issues, poverty, and chronic illnesses for over two decades. She has been referenced in multiple magazines, e-sites such as Women’s Magazine, Shape, Crixeo, She Knows, and has been interviewed on various wellness and health radio stations, with her nutrition book to be available by the end of 2018, and a future academic journal article publication through the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health. Her goal is to inspire others to have hope, so they may feel empowered to believe that any change is possible for well-being and health.
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M Daniela Torchia MPH, RD, PhD
Dr. M Daniela Torchia, PhD brings her expertise in public health and research to support the purpose of HUMANIA, the documentary in its goal to help breach the gap in care for those suffering with mental health illness. She aims to help educate the public on the increasing trend of mental health issues, to forge partnerships and instill hope in solutions of care and prevention.
Her work with those suffering with mental health issues has provided a greater opportunity for insight in the development of potential new interdisciplinary care models. Dr. Torchia has had over 22 years of public health community health experience, has worked in the field of clinical nutrition developing and implementing public health programs in the non-profit, and private sectors. After working in a California mental health clinic, her awareness on the difficulties of care within these facilities encouraged her to seek out psychiatrists, psychologists, professionals, and organizations who used traditional and complimentary modes of care to help create a theoretical model of inclusive interdisciplinary care. She has been able to forge relationships to help meet HUMANIA’s goals by facilitating the conversation between organizations, practitioners, and those suffering with mental health diagnoses. Dr. Torchia aims to help increase the understanding of what has not worked, and what has worked in the care of those suffering. An important aspect of overall wellbeing and brain function includes clinical nutrition, and as clinical nutritionist/registered dietitian, Dr. Torchia has served marginalized populations and those who suffer with mental health issues, poverty, and chronic illnesses for over two decades. She has been referenced in multiple magazines, e-sites such as Women’s Magazine, Shape, Crixeo, She Knows, and has been interviewed on various wellness and health radio stations, with her nutrition book to be available by the end of 2018, and a future academic journal article publication through the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health. Her goal is to inspire others to have hope, so they may feel empowered to believe that any change is possible for well-being and health.
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HUMANIA EXECUTIVE RESEARCHER & CONTRIBUTOR'S STORY
Catherine Carty M.S., UNESCO Chair Project Manager
As Chair of the Global Partnership for Children with Disabilities- Physical Activity and Sport Taskforce, UNICEF Secretariat with a history as Senior Lecturer in Health and Leisure Studies & Physical Education, Catherine Carty brings her expertise as liaison between HUMANIA’s documentary team, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in the field of physical activity for the disabled. As the UNESCO Chair in Inclusive Physical Education, Sport, Fitness and Recreation, headquartered at The Institute of Technology Tralee in Ireland, Catherine mainstreams diversity in physical education, sport, recreation and fitness into a broader societal acceptance. The focus on communication, research, advocacy, fund-finding, training and education is seen through multiple international successes, including the fruition of programs such as, Plan2Inclusivity achieved through the partnership with Plan International and implemented in Togo, Ethiopa, Nepal, and Guinea. Catherine continues to play a decisive role in project development and implementation. She has seen successes in inclusivity of physical activity for the disadvantaged and disabled through Marseille Declaration; Global Active Inclusive Cities; Inclusive TV; MIPES VI; UFIT; Autism and Fitness; Let’s Inclusive Golf & Ernie Els GameOn Irish Program Partner; and multiple human rights UN involved projects. Her work focuses on supporting Sustainable Development Goals which forge partnerships to implement and sustain change. Her compassion reaches to her family, and children, and her willingness to continue philanthropic endeavors in her field to help marginalized populations is seen not only through her work with UNESCO, but through her commitment to HUMANIA in its quest to educate the public about mental health, the crisis, and the solutions. Her mission through UNESCO is to help others recognize the rights of all, and mainstream diversity in people with disabilities.
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Catherine Carty M.S., UNESCO Chair Project Manager
As Chair of the Global Partnership for Children with Disabilities- Physical Activity and Sport Taskforce, UNICEF Secretariat with a history as Senior Lecturer in Health and Leisure Studies & Physical Education, Catherine Carty brings her expertise as liaison between HUMANIA’s documentary team, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in the field of physical activity for the disabled. As the UNESCO Chair in Inclusive Physical Education, Sport, Fitness and Recreation, headquartered at The Institute of Technology Tralee in Ireland, Catherine mainstreams diversity in physical education, sport, recreation and fitness into a broader societal acceptance. The focus on communication, research, advocacy, fund-finding, training and education is seen through multiple international successes, including the fruition of programs such as, Plan2Inclusivity achieved through the partnership with Plan International and implemented in Togo, Ethiopa, Nepal, and Guinea. Catherine continues to play a decisive role in project development and implementation. She has seen successes in inclusivity of physical activity for the disadvantaged and disabled through Marseille Declaration; Global Active Inclusive Cities; Inclusive TV; MIPES VI; UFIT; Autism and Fitness; Let’s Inclusive Golf & Ernie Els GameOn Irish Program Partner; and multiple human rights UN involved projects. Her work focuses on supporting Sustainable Development Goals which forge partnerships to implement and sustain change. Her compassion reaches to her family, and children, and her willingness to continue philanthropic endeavors in her field to help marginalized populations is seen not only through her work with UNESCO, but through her commitment to HUMANIA in its quest to educate the public about mental health, the crisis, and the solutions. Her mission through UNESCO is to help others recognize the rights of all, and mainstream diversity in people with disabilities.
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HUMANIA EXECUTIVE RESEARCHER & PRODUCTION COORDINATOR'S STORY
Ron C. Peck MBA, CFO Blind Judo Foundation
Ron Peck has been devoted to improving other people’s lives, and in so doing, co-founded the Blind Judo Foundation (BJF) a 501 (c) 3 organization of which he is the CFO. BJF is a nonprofit organization empowering blind and visually-impaired athletes to achieve maximum independence using the principles of Judo. Not only has he had an extensive international business and entrepreneurial history as founder of a medical software company in radiation oncology, with service as Executive Director of the Neurological Disease Foundation, he now continues to contribute by working with the Inclusive Physical Education, Sport, Fitness and Recreation segment of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to bring the sport to the inclusive, diverse and disability community around the world. He is currently the co-chair and board member of the University of Washington Medicine Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence, and co-chair of the University of Washington Outreach Committee and Eye Institute and Vision Sciences. Ron’s full life, dedicated to commitment and balance, has included not only humanitarian endeavors, but has also provided a history of top secret security clearance with NATO and the US Army, membership in the stunt man’s association, over 50 years of a loving marriage, and a litany of accomplishments in sales engineering, such as the establishment of the American Medical Software Company in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. He brings his expertise, wisdom, and compassion to our HUMANIA documentary team.
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Ron C. Peck MBA, CFO Blind Judo Foundation
Ron Peck has been devoted to improving other people’s lives, and in so doing, co-founded the Blind Judo Foundation (BJF) a 501 (c) 3 organization of which he is the CFO. BJF is a nonprofit organization empowering blind and visually-impaired athletes to achieve maximum independence using the principles of Judo. Not only has he had an extensive international business and entrepreneurial history as founder of a medical software company in radiation oncology, with service as Executive Director of the Neurological Disease Foundation, he now continues to contribute by working with the Inclusive Physical Education, Sport, Fitness and Recreation segment of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to bring the sport to the inclusive, diverse and disability community around the world. He is currently the co-chair and board member of the University of Washington Medicine Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence, and co-chair of the University of Washington Outreach Committee and Eye Institute and Vision Sciences. Ron’s full life, dedicated to commitment and balance, has included not only humanitarian endeavors, but has also provided a history of top secret security clearance with NATO and the US Army, membership in the stunt man’s association, over 50 years of a loving marriage, and a litany of accomplishments in sales engineering, such as the establishment of the American Medical Software Company in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. He brings his expertise, wisdom, and compassion to our HUMANIA documentary team.
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