by Stanley Clark | Mar 10, 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 youโre a mental...
by Kevin Naruse | Mar 1, 2023 | Advocacy, Events
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...
by Anna Catrall | Feb 20, 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 improve your expertise and capabilities, whether you are just starting...
by Kevin Jokipii | May 5, 2022 | Behavioral Health Empowerment, Mental Health
The simplistic notion of the โmad geniusโ can bring with it the image of the reckless, bold, frenetic, and gifted visionary creating amazing art. Ernest Hemingway, Beethoven, Virginia Woolf, and Vincent Van Gogh are some of the many creative geniuses who also had...
by Mary Abzug | Sep 3, 2021 | Legal, Mental Health
According to Mental Health America, nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in a given year. Dealing with a mental health condition is no small feat. On top of that, dealing with a mental health condition in a world that...
by Kevin Naruse | Jul 2, 2021 | Advocacy, Events, News
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 Directivesโor PADs for shortโthat allows people with...