Mamalode: I Don't Let OCD Stop Me
Mental illness is a devious and unrelenting opponent, one that attacks in a second’s notice. It will ultimately try to steal what you love and cherish the most in life, which for me is time with my family. My OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) has been living with me for about 25 years now. My children describe it as a bully that won’t go away, which I think is a pretty fair description. However, what they don’t truly understand is the control and panic that this bully can release on my mind...
Hummel Report: A Powerful Symbol
One in four Americans has a diagnosed form of mental illness, but two out of three don’t seek help because of a perceived stigma. Since 2009 PeaceLove Studios in Pawtucket has offered help to thousands through expressive art. This month Jim Hummel takes a look what happens when people step inside the studio doors...
HooplaHa PeaceLove Video
"See how painting can help a person overcome and heal from mental illness. Thanks Peace Love Studios for creating peace of mind!" - HooplaHa
Tuesday's Child: Meet Nyziear
NBC 10's Patrice Wood shows us how one-on-one attention can change the future for a local child.
Valley Breeze: With the Help of Big Names
Jeff Sparr, founder of PeaceLove Studios in Pawtucket, says his organization is on the verge of spreading its message of creating peace for the mentally ill to millions of people, thanks to partnerships with nationally known companies. Behind Sparr are the name tags for thousands of people who have come through the doors of his space at the Hope Artiste Village...
Tin Can Wire: Paint For Peace
Take a quick snapshot of Corporate America today, and you will indeed see that more companies are helping brand their commitment into the communities and consumer groups they serve by taking on passion projects. Take American Express, which recently launched a six-month competition that’s mirrors a monthly Kickstarter for funding passion project ideas...
Jeff Sparr featured on The Good Men Project
There is a gym on almost every corner, but there is no YMCA for mental health. Every day of my life, I focus on proactive things to improve my quality of life—like a strategic plan.
Many thanks to The Good Men Project for featuring Jeff’s story! Click here to read Jeff Sparr’s interview, where he shares his personal experience with creativity and how it impacts his mental health.
There is a gym on almost every corner, but there is no YMCA for mental health. Every day of my life, I focus on proactive things to improve my quality of life—like a strategic plan.