mental health Archives

Register for our LEAD Listening Sessions with CAMHPRO!

by Kevin Naruse | Mar 13, 2023 | Events

Painted Brain collaborates with CAMHPRO to host a series of listening sessions focused on bridging the gap between peers and access to mental health care services. Check out the excerpt from CAMHPRO’s website for more information: We want to hear your opinion...

7 WAYS SOCIAL MEDIA CAN BENEFIT MENTAL HEALTH

by Kevin Naruse | Mar 4, 2023 | Editorial

Facebook can affect your mood. So can Instagram. It can provoke elation or depression. Exposure to online spaces like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook feeds is called “emotionally contagious” and can affect your mental health. Now there’s research data to back it up....

Vision Boards For Mental Wellbeing

by Mary Abzug | 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 on how you want to feel. The goals can be long-term, or short-term. You...

How Community Matters for Your Mental Health

by Samantha Koyama | Feb 27, 2023 | Mental Health

Humans are inherently social beings who gravitate towards a sense of connection and belonging. So it makes sense that community is connected to our mental health, right? Community and Mental Health According to Healthy People 2030, “Social determinants of health are...

Protecting Your Mental Health Throughout Menopause

by Katie Brenneman | Feb 22, 2023 | Lifestyle

Protecting and managing your mental well-being should always be a priority. Throughout menopause, however, it becomes even more essential. Menopause can be a challenging time for any woman. You might feel out of touch with your body, emotionally drained, and like a...