Together we will fight the stigma of mental illness, because we all deserve love
"Bridging the disparities between mental illness and personal well-being
through an independent and
therapeutic lifestyle."
"Bridging the disparities between mental illness and personal well-being
through an independent and
therapeutic lifestyle."
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which an individual can realize his or her own potential, cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively and make a contribution to the community.”
Studies have shown that art, music and movement activities directly affect our physical well-being as well as our mental and emotional state-of-mind. For individuals dealing with mental illness or serious neuropsychological brain disorders, expressing their needs or socializing can be challenging, even though the desire to do so may still be there. Our online, live and interactive virtual enrichment programs allow individuals to express artistically, at their own pace, among their peers, in an accepting and fun environment.
CRESH, an associate organization of Mind Span Wellness Communities, Inc., has initiated the research of supported housing residential facilities to develop a comprehensive database for both health professionals and the patients or their families.
In addition, through their research, they will be developing standards and measures by which these supported housing facilities can be assessed to promote on-going and sustainable quality of care.
