Creating Community Support Systems for Mental Health
Having a support system for your mental health is vital. In the United States, it is estimated that one in five adults has a mental illness. Unfortunately, multiple reports show that a lack of access to quality mental health care is the root cause of the current...
Connecting Online and Offline Communities for Mental Health AwarenessÂ
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, roughly 21 million adults and 3.7 million teenagers had at least one major depressive episode in 2021. With so many people living with depression and other mental illnesses daily, the need for mental health...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...
The Problem with Mental Health Awareness
A sizeable percentage of adults, teenagers, and children are affected by a mental illness or a mental health problem. In addition, many people in your family, school, workplace, church, neighborhood, etc., may be suffering from one form of mental health disorder or...