Stewart Lupton – An Incredible Man, Poet, Musician, and Contributor!By Dave LeonStewart Lupton was a prototypical poet laureate. He wore corduroy smoking jackets with leather elbow pads and spoke in t...Read OnDave Leon 0 030May
Grief and Loss By Suicide Part 2By Delmar DeversWhen discussing interventions for suicide survivors, the term “postvention” comes up in literature....Read OnDelmar Devers 0 025May
Painted Brain – A Safe Haven For WomenBy David IsraelianIn our society, female-dominated spaces are far and few between. The mission of women’s day is to create a safe space...Read OnDavid Israelian 0 021May
Mental Health Issues Hurt the Scientific CommunityBy Susanna Harris 47 percent of doctoral students and 37 percent of master’s students surveyed met the clinical criteria for depre...Read OnSusanna Harris 0 021May
Apologies Left ForgottenBy rrrrTrauma is one of the prime factors that lead individuals into being diagnosed with mental illness. It is our body’...Read Onrrrr 0 018May
Can you do the Splits?By Lulu The Green FairyOften amongst people who have little or no knowledge about the specifics of mental health issues, there is a common misc...Read OnLulu The Green Fairy 0 018May
These Home Habits Can Help Manage Severe Depression SymptomsBy Kevin NaruseIt feels almost aimless to pull out self-care exercises when you literally do not have the motivation or energy to get m...Read OnKevin Naruse 0 011May
Occupational Therapy’s Holistic Perspective on Mental HealthBy David IsraelianEurope revealed estimates that 1 in 5 adults are living with chronic pain, which leads to economic costs as high $294.5...Read OnDavid Israelian 0 003May
99% Ape, 1% FruitcakeBy Lulu The Green FairyIt’s not the 99% ape bit of my DNA that concerns me, it’s the 1% fruitcake...Read OnLulu The Green Fairy 0 028Apr
Digital Literacy Takes The Front Seat Back From Mental IllnessBy David IsraelianOur environment is tailored to support individuals where they’re at. Throughout the development of the training progra...Read OnDavid Israelian 0 023Apr
Unspoken: Mental Health in Latino CommunitiesBy Stephanie LomeliThe way the Latino community understands and copes with mental health conditions may be different and puts us at a disad...Read OnStephanie Lomeli 0 020Apr
Children Health Act of 2000 Part 2By David IsraelianJANUARY 24, 2018 BY SINGINGSOCIALWORKERBLOG In Part 1, it was discussed that this law sought to address safety concern...Read OnDavid Israelian 0 015Apr
Evidence Supports Effective Occupational Therapy Interventions for Mental HealthBy David IsraelianEvidence for occupational therapy interventions that address the needs of adults with serious mental illness (SMI) can b...Read OnDavid Israelian 0 012Apr
Companionship with Dogs: An Opportunity to Support Resilience in Adults Labeled with Mental IllnessBy David IsraelianThe status of a person’s mental health is related to how the person copes with and responds to stressful situations, a...Read OnDavid Israelian 0 011Apr
“Never Had A Friend Like Me!”By David IsraelianHave you ever questioned what makes you feel a strong and intimate connection with an individual? Sometimes, those you...Read OnDavid Israelian 0 011Apr
Collaborative Documentation: An Innovative Approach to Client EmpowermentBy David IsraelianIllustration by Larry Rozner Collaborative documentation facilitates increased involvement of the client in making deci...Read OnDavid Israelian 0 009Apr
Comedy RemedyBy David IsraelianWhen you’re feeling overwhelmed with life, what do you turn to? For me, comedy. For as long as I can remember, I...Read OnDavid Israelian 0 007Apr
The Assessment of Motor and Process Skills: A Person-Centered Approach to Mental Health ServicesBy David IsraelianAn important focus of occupational therapy in a community-based mental health setting is supporting individuals in t...Read OnDavid Israelian 0 003Apr
Talking To Someone: How Your Mental Health Depends On ItBy Dalila PerdomoDo you feel overwhelmed by the emotions and hardships you’re going through? Do you feel lonely at times? Do you talk...Read OnDalila Perdomo 0 026Mar
Good Deeds for TeaBy David IsraelianThe Art Cart is one of Painted Brains most creative Art delivery systems, to provide art, hygiene products, and a warm...Read OnDavid Israelian 0 019Mar
As The Lead Clinician And A ContributorBy David IsraelianEven though my title may be Lead Clinician here at Painted Brain, I consider myself a contributor just like everyone els...Read OnDavid Israelian 0 215Mar
Grief and Loss By Suicide Pt 1By Delmar DeversIt has been said that there are two things humans are sure to do, and those are to live and die. Even though everyone wi...Read OnDelmar Devers 0 013Mar
Sensory Modulation: An Occupational Therapy Perspective on BehaviorBy Sharon Vincuilla, OTR/LWhile psychiatric diagnoses are often determined by analyzing a person’s behavior or emotional regulation abilities, o...Read OnSharon Vincuilla, OTR/L 0 012Mar
Sassiest And Wittiest Quotes by Carrie FisherBy David IsraelianA circle of women with a mission can change the world. Margaret Mead, an early feminist icon and one of the greatest so...Read OnDavid Israelian 0 110Mar
Spanking: Abuse or DisciplineBy Delmar DeversAlthough controversial, recent studies show that 55% of American mothers report spanking their children by the age of 3...Read OnDelmar Devers 0 006Mar
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