How to Support Someone Who is Grieving

How to Support Someone Who is Grieving

Losing a loved one is an intensely personal and emotional experience, and everyone handles grief differently. It can be difficult to know how to support someone who is bereaved, especially if you don't know what to say or do. However, with a little empathy and...

What Makes a Good Peer Support Specialist?

What Makes a Good Peer Support Specialist?

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...

Commentary Corner: The French Dispatch

Commentary Corner: The French Dispatch

It's no secret that numerous movies have poorly portrayed mental illnesses and their negative side effects. Although representation of mental illnesses and substance use has improved in recent years, that still cannot excuse the many movies and television programs...

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Disability Wellness Roundtable Discussions!

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...

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Beyond the Surface Art Exhibition Recap

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...

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Art Exhibition – Community Center – More Than Words

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...

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Self-Portrait Night

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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OPEN CASTING CALL – CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge!

Pink Lotus Pictures and Painted Brain are seeking talent for the following roles in their Short Film for the CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge! COLOR ME MIND MILES (African American Male, 20s - 30s) Despite being fairly young, MILES has had a tough life. He suffers...

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