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12 Rules for Gut Health

12 Rules for Gut 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...

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...

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Open Call For Artists 🎨 SELF-INQUEERY LGBTQ+ ART SHOW

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...

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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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