Through peer support, people with experience managing recovery from a mental health challenge help someone in the recovery process. Here's how to get it if you need it, and how one can become a peer support specialist.
Studies have shown that the pandemic elevated adverse mental health conditions for many Americans. What can we learn from those with experience managing difficult mental health challenges?
Painted Brain co-founders Dave Leon, Rayshell Chambers and David "Eli" Israelian know what it's like to struggle with mental illness. Through their peer-run organization, they've found community-based solutions to help guide those with mental health challenges toward recovery.