Painted Brain Blog
Covering Underrepresented Communities
and Mental Health
The Struggles of Living on Your Own
by Anna Catrall | Apr 25, 2023 | Blog, Lifestyle
Living alone might be difficult if you were raised in a big family or have always returned home to others. In any case, the situation requires some getting used to, but the adjustment may be...
Can artificial intelligence help prevent mental illness?
by Lauren Bradshaw | Apr 24, 2023 | Mental Health
Can artificial intelligence help prevent mental illness? Mental illness is a significant public health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. According to the National Institute of Mental...
Balancing Parenthood and Mental Health: Tips for New Parents
by Stanley Clark | Apr 24, 2023 | Blog, Mental Health
Some people think that new parents should just accept that parenthood could take a toll on their mental health. After all, parenting is a tough job, and the constant stress and anxiety that comes...
How Your Floor Can Impact Your Health & Wellbeing
by Anna Catrall | Apr 24, 2023 | Blog, Lifestyle
As a homeowner, you want your house to be the best it can be. Also, it's critical to think about more environmentally friendly solutions while renovating your home because climate change affects...
Mental Health as an Essential Component of Occupational Therapy Interventions
by Anna Catrall | Apr 24, 2023 | Mental Health, Occupational Therapy
Interventions in occupational therapy must take mental health into account. The goal of occupational therapy is to assist people in finding fulfilling jobs that improve their quality of life...
The Emotional and Mental Health Benefits of Drinking Water
by Julian Hooks | Apr 23, 2023 | Lifestyle, Mental Health
Drinking water is a requisite for survival. While still children, we are encouraged to drink water because it's a healthy habit that is good for our overall health and well-being, but is that all...
Planning Your Dream Kitchen Shouldn’t Be a Nightmare
by Anna Catrall | Apr 22, 2023 | Blog, Lifestyle
For many people, the kitchen is the most important room in the house, so getting the design right is essential to how well your home functions. But, errors in kitchen design may turn your dream...
Keeping Your Cool While Building Your Dream Home
by Anna Catrall | Apr 19, 2023 | Blog, Lifestyle
Building a home may be one of the most difficult endeavors you'll undertake in your life. You could feel a little overwhelmed. You'll need to deal with a variety of people, make a ton of...
How Updating the Look of Your House Will Help Your Mental Health
by Anna Catrall | Apr 19, 2023 | Blog, Mental Health
Everyone's top priority should be their mental wellness. It affects our speech, eating habits, behavior, emotions, and thoughts. You should feel comfortable and content in your house. By reducing...
Identifying What Hidden Factors Trigger Your Anxiety
by Katie Brenneman | Mar 29, 2023 | Mental Health
Anxiety is a common challenge among the current population. According to one study, around 31.1% of U.S. adults will experience an anxiety disorder during their lifetimes. Yet, the commonplace...
Mental Health & Wedding Planning: How to Ease Stress
by Anna Catrall | Mar 25, 2023 | Blog, Lifestyle, Mental Health
Even though wedding planning is exciting, it also involves making many important decisions that might be expensive, so it seems sensible that the process would be stressful. In the end, it will be...
7 WAYS SOCIAL MEDIA CAN BENEFIT MENTAL HEALTH
by Cyber Revolution | Mar 24, 2023 | Editorial
Emotions expressed on Facebook can affect your mood…provoke instances of elation or depression…been called “emotionally contagious” and can even affect your mental health.
The World of Limited Mobility: How to Support Your Disabled Loved One
by Anna Catrall | Mar 23, 2023 | Blog
Living with a disability can be difficult not only for the person with the disability, but also for their family and friends. People with limited mobility may have difficulty with daily activities, making them feel isolated and helpless. As a loved one, it is critical to offer support and encouragement so that they can live their lives to the fullest. This article will go over some ways you can help your disabled loved one.
How to Support Someone Who is Grieving
by Anna Catrall | Mar 21, 2023 | Blog
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...
Signs of High Functioning Anxiety
by Mary Abzug | Mar 4, 2023 | Blog, Mental Health, News
Anxiety can actually be useful in some ways and is experienced to a certain degree by everyone at times. Generalized Anxiety Disorder, commonly referred to as GAD, is a diagnosable generalized form of anxiety.
5 Ways A Good Night’s Sleep Supported by Napping Can Better Your Life
by Rachel McCallum | Mar 2, 2023 | Lifestyle
There’s some stigma out there about napping. For example, naps are for small children, the sick, and older people. Outside of those groups, napping is considered for the lazy, those lacking...
Vision Boards For Mental Wellbeing
by Cyber Revolution | Mar 1, 2023 | Lifestyle
What is a vision board? It’s actually as simple as it sounds. A vision board is a board that displays images, and words that represent your goals for the future. The board should be focused...
Overcoming Mental Health Challenges with Self-Care
by Jacob Bowers | Mar 1, 2023 | Mental Health
"It's just hard. I don't know what to do or where to begin. I just feel lost. Hopeless." All we know is - we want to get better, right? But, the road to getting there is often meandering and less...
