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How to Improve Your Counselling Skills and Psychology Knowledge
by Anna Catrall | Sep 19, 2023 | Mental Health, Peer Training
Counseling and psychology are dynamic and constantly evolving fields, and it is important for professionals to continually strive to improve their skills and knowledge. There are numerous ways to...
How To Align Your Fashion Choices With Your Mental Health Journey
by Anna Catrall | Sep 13, 2023 | Blog, Lifestyle and Culture, Mental Health
Fashion is more than a mere assembly of fabrics and threads; it's a tangible extension of our personalities, aspirations, and emotions. Aligning your fashion choices with your mental health...
What Makes Someone Suited to Mental Health Care Work?
by George Kelley | Sep 12, 2023 | Mental Health, Peer Training
Working in mental health can be a complicated and varied career - however, for the right professional, it can provide invaluable opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the issues that many...
The Psychological Impact on the Lives of Cyber-Attack Victims
by Stanley Clark | Aug 27, 2023 | Blog, News
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) stated that the number of cybercrimes reported from January to May 2020 was nearly the same as the number for the entire year of 2019.
Does Insurance Cover Therapy Sessions?
by Katrina White | Aug 19, 2023 | Mental Health
Photo by Cotton Bro Studio from Pexels Mental Health and Therapy: Navigating Insurance Coverage Photo by Cotton Bro Studio from Pexels Mental health is essential to overall well-being, and therapy...
Renovate Your Space, Renew Your Mind: How Home Remodeling Can Boost Mental Well-being
by Anna Catrall | Aug 18, 2023 | Blog, Lifestyle and Culture, Mental Health
Do you agree that having a clean home with everything in its proper place makes you feel so at ease and good? When everything is in order, people frequently experience this feeling, which highlights...
Renovate With Ease: Expert Advice on Dealing With Stress and Avoiding Burnout
by Anna Catrall | Aug 16, 2023 | Blog, Lifestyle and Culture, Mental Health
Home renovations are undeniably thrilling, as they open up endless possibilities to create the home of your dreams within your living space. On the flip side, the process may become daunting and...
What Do Peer Support Specialists Do
by Vincent Foster | Aug 15, 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...
Renovating Your Home? Techniques to Stay Grounded and Positive Throughout the Process
by Anna Catrall | Aug 10, 2023 | Blog, Lifestyle and Culture, Mental Health
Home renovation can be a thrilling adventure, offering the chance to rejuvenate your living space and craft a vibrant and energizing ambiance. Yet, it is essential to acknowledge that it might prove...
How New Homeowners Are Saving with Water Filters
by Anna Catrall | Aug 1, 2023 | Blog, Lifestyle and Culture, News
Tap water is great and all, but it can contain a lot of bad minerals that are not good for our well-being. Drinking filtered water has many benefits. It has so many good advantages for your health and your budget,…
How to Build a Support System When Youre Struggling with Mental Illness
by Manuel Martinez | Aug 1, 2023 | Mental Health
Living with mental health challenges can be an overwhelming experience, but you don't have to face it alone. Establishing a robust support network can provide a lifeline during times of emotional...
How to Practice Mindfulness during Your Vacation and Support Your Mental Health
by Isabelle Marinier | Jul 25, 2023 | Lifestyle and Culture, Mental Health
There are two types of vacationers: the adventurer and the relaxer. The adventurer is a thrill seeker. As soon as they land at their destination, they are out to explore nearby attractions,...
Some Reasons You Might Prefer Peer Support Over Therapy
by Mark Larson | Jul 24, 2023 | Mental Health, Peer Training
The mental health plateau has officially experienced a Rennaissance - of a sort. The stigma revolving around exceptionally common yet often cloaked mental conditions, such as depression or...
What are the benefits of peer support in mental Health?
by Violet Silva | Jul 22, 2023 | Mental Health, Peer Training
It is unavoidable that everyone encounters problems and challenges to grow stronger and develop new skills. Even when these instances have long since passed, people rarely find it simpler to...
How Dreams Can Indicate Our Mental Well-Being
by Nicholas Parker | Jul 22, 2023 | Editorial, Mental Health
Our mental state has a significant influence on our dreams. Stressful situations or anxiety might lead to unsettling dreams or nightmares, while periods of happiness and relaxation may result in more pleasant dream experiences.
How Owning A Dog Can Boost Your Mental Health
by Bianca Ward | Jul 22, 2023 | Lifestyle and Culture, Mental Health
It’s fair to say that a large population of the world is enduring something of a mental health crisis. Historically, doctors and psychiatrists have driven people toward medicines and therapy as a...
The Healing Power of Travel: How Exploring the World Can Benefit Mental Health
by Katie Brenneman | Jul 12, 2023 | Lifestyle and Culture, Mental Health
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in a rut, it might be time to pack your bags and hit the road. Travel has been known to positively impact mental health, allowing individuals to...
Being Active Physically for a Better Mental Health
by Anna Catrall | Jul 5, 2023 | Blog, Lifestyle and Culture, Mental Health
You already know that exercise is good for your body, but exercise is as great for your brain as it is for your body. Did you know that exercise can boost your mood, improve your sleep, and help you...
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CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge
OPEN CASTING CALL - 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...
Painted Brain’s Co-Executive Director Appointed by Governor Newsom
It is official! On May 19, 2022, Rayshell Chambers our Co-Executive Director was appointed to the statewide Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission by California Governor Gavin Newsom. The Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability...
Painted Brain’s Short Film Wins 3rd Place at the Awareness Film Festival’s CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge
Painted Brain’s short film, COLORFUL MINDS, won 3rd place at the Awareness Film Festival’s CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge. This empowering event showcases films on important causes and supports a variety of non-profit charities.

“Caribbean Black”: A Wonderful and Moving Addition to “Discovering a Place for Us”
Artists Claire Jones, Kareena Rivera, Davy Andrek, and Amaranthia Sepia collaborated to create a spoken word poem performance that highlights the traumas Black people experience at the hands of racism in the United States. Claire Jones (the narrator) speaks over...

Discovering a Place for Us
Discovering a Place for Us is a great collaboration that Painted Brain uses to give people a welcoming place to express themselves and their experiences through art. This has become a gift for those involved, to be able to heal and share through the arts. The talented...

A New Step for Mental Health: Painted Brain’s Work with Psychiatric Advanced Directives
Painted Brain is leading the initiative to pass legislation that would change the way people experience mental health treatment and care. The legislation would enforce a legal rights document, Psychiatric Advance Directives—or PADs for short—that allows people with...

Solo Artist Exhibition III: “Art Is Therapy”
The mission of our Solo Artist Exhibition Program is to exemplify Painted Brain’s commitment to job creation and social enterprise. This program supports artists who experience mental health challenges by giving them an integral job experience as a professional...
