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Taking care of your mental health as an expatriate
by Anna Catrall | May 25, 2023 | Blog, Lifestyle, Mental Health
Moving abroad is an important step in one’s life that can generate strong feelings. It definitively creates excitement and positive feelings, but it can also trigger more negative ones, such as high stress, loneliness, sleeping disorders, or anxiety. The stress of...

What Do Peer Support Specialists Do
by Vincent Foster | May 22, 2023 | Mental Health, Peer Training
Living in an increasingly fast-paced and demanding world, it's no wonder many people feel isolated, overwhelmed, or misunderstood. Luckily, a compassionate, empathetic person can make all the difference in times of emotional distress or crisis. Enter the peer support...

How Virtual Assistants Can Help Caregivers and Family Members Support Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
by Stanley Clark | May 9, 2023 | Blog, Mental Health
As a mental health caregiver, it can be challenging to balance your loved one’s needs with your own. Virtual assistants are a technological solution that can help ease the burden of caregiving

12 Rules for Gut Health
by Reese McKnight | May 1, 2023 | Lifestyle, Mental Health
Gut health has become quite the buzzword in various communities—and rightly so. Scientists now link an unhealthy gut or poor eating habits to multiple ailments. And these ailments are not just physical; they're mental too. You might not have a specific illness, but...

The Promise of Virtual Reality Therapy for Mental Health Treatment
by Nicholas Parker | Apr 30, 2023 | Blog, Mental Health
Mental health treatment is a critical aspect of personal well-being and societal welfare. However, many individuals face difficulties accessing quality mental health care due to high costs, long wait times, and limited resources. The disparity in access to mental...

Telehealth Helps Individuals With Mental Health Disorders Stay Connected
by Katie Brenneman | Apr 29, 2023 | Mental Health
Telehealth is becoming more accessible and popular for individuals with mental health disorders. The virtual nature of appointments helps overcome access obstacles and reduces the exacerbating influence of isolation.

Sitting too much drags down your mental health
by Connie Elser | Apr 29, 2023 | Lifestyle, Mental Health
Even though technology helps us develop ourselves, access engaging learning experiences online, and discover the world from the comfort of our sofa, it also makes us passive. Sitting for prolonged periods can have adverse effects on your mental health too. Besides...

From an Expert: A Cheatsheet for Remodeling Your Kitchen Without Stressing Out
by Anna Catrall | Apr 27, 2023 | Blog, Lifestyle
Remodeling your kitchen can dramatically change your house and raise its value, but it can also be daunting. You can efficiently complete the process and have the kitchen of your dreams with professional advice and methods. This article will equip you with the...

What Makes a Good Peer Support Specialist?
by Stanley Clark | Apr 26, 2023 | Blog, Peer Training
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimated that there were around 126,700 community health workers in the United States in 2021. Among this number are peer support specialists who feel a sense of fulfillment by improving the lives of others. If you’re a mental...
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Open Call For Artists 🎨 SELF-INQUEERY LGBTQ+ ART SHOW
🔆 SUBMISSIONS DUE 12-MAY 2023 🗓️ 🔆 ARTISTS CONFIRMED 15-MAY 2023 🗓️ 🔆 ART SHOW DATE 3-JUNE 2023 🗓️ Submissions are encouraged for artists within the following disciplines: ✅ Painting ✅ Drawing ✅ Collages ✅ Photography ✅ Spoken word ✅ Music ✅ Poetry [button...

Painted Brain is Hosting the LEAD Regional Summit – Los Angeles
Agenda | Speakers & Presenters | Resources and Vendors | Post Conference Survey Lived Experience Advocacy Diversity (LEAD) Regional Summit - Los Angeles Hosted by Painted Brain in partnership with CAMHPRO Location: The California Endowment Time:...

Disability Wellness Roundtable Discussions!
Painted Brain would like to announce that beginning January 18th, 2023, and we will be offering the Disability Wellness Roundtable Discussions for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, and Physically Disabled. This new project is made possible through the Los Angeles...

Beyond the Surface Art Exhibition Recap
On January 20, 2023 Painted Brain had its first art show of the new year. It was a very successful art show at Painted Brain’s Community Center at 5980 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. The art exhibition was called Beyond the Surface and it had quite a turn out. Along...

Art Exhibition – Community Center – More Than Words
This exhibition explores the power of storytelling using non-traditional symbols of communication. Pulling styles from street art to abstract art, all forms of painting can be an allegory for how self-expression can be an outlet for one's wellness. All ages are...

Self-Portrait Night
Painted Brain in collaboration with local artist and musician Jennie Lawless had a great night of painting on September 29, 2022. Lawless’ first time teaching was a success, and she did an excellent job leading participants through the process of creating their...
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