Opera Mind

Mental Health and Wellbeing

About Opera Mind

Several years ago, as a novice mental health therapist, I embarked on what I knew would be a long journey toward becoming a skilled clinician.

In those early days, I began creating infographics to convey fundamental therapy concepts and techniques to patients. This not only served as a valuable aid in their understanding but also facilitated my own deepening grasp of essential therapeutic principles.

As time unfolded, the process of creating infographics and various educational materials for dear patients evolved from a professional necessity into a delightful pastime.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by a desire to be a good steward of my time and skills, I decided to share the educational materials I have created over the years online. This led to the creation of the Opera Mind project.

I hope the Opera Mind infographics and resources serve as helpful tools for mental health therapists, life coaches, and anyone interested in mental health, offering easily digestible and comprehensible materials.

Mission Statement

Simplify and disseminate useful information on mental health and well-being through the use of visually appealing and easy-to-read educational materials.     

Vision Statement

To provide an extensive, free database of hundreds of visually appealing, easy-to-read educational materials promoting mental health and well-being in several languages to mental health professionals, therapists, coaches, teachers, parents, and the general public worldwide.

Opera Mind Core Values

Service, Learning & Teaching, Accessibility and Personal Growth

Why Mental Health Infographics and Visuals

A picture is worth a thousand words.

The human brain is able to retain more information in the form of text + picture than text or audio alone.

A picture is worth a thousand words.

In a digital era of information overload, Infographics and posters are simple ways to convey complex and useful information.

More than 50% of the brain’s cortex is dedicated to visual processing.

Most people only spend about 3 to 5 seconds in web pages.

Infographics and easy-to-read educational materials help to address Health literacy barriers due to: 

Low literacy levels. 
Visual impairments. 
Language barriers. 
Learning disabilities such as dyslexia.

1. Low literacy levels. 

On average, 79% of U.S. adults were literate in 2022. 21% of adults in the US were illiterate in 2022. 54% of adults have had a literacy below sixth-grade level. 21% of Americans 18 and older were illiterate in 2022. (source:  ______)

4. Learning disabilities such as ADHD and dyslexia. 

According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, around 15% of the U.S. population, or one in seven individuals, has some form of learning disability. This means that there are around 10 million children and adults in the United States with learning disabilities. 

In the United States, NIH research has shown that dyslexia affects 20%, or 1 in every 5 people. Some people may have more mild forms, while others may experience it more severely.

2. Visual impairments. 

It is estimated that at least 2.2 billion people in the world have near or distant vision impairment. 

Almost 20 million or 8 percent of the U.S. population have visual impairments, making it difficult for them to read information presented only in standard-sized print.  

3. Language barriers. 

53 million Hispanic people live in the US (17 % of the American population) 38.3 million speak Spanish as a primary language at home. 

Why the Name Opera Mind ?

The term "opera" has multiple meanings depending on the context. Here are two primary definitions:

General Use - Work

Musical Composition

In music, an "opera" is a form of theatre where a dramatic work is set to music, and the performers sing the dialogue and perform the story on stage. Operas often include a combination of singing, acting, and orchestral music.

In a broader sense, the word "opera" is derived from Latin and simply means "work" or "effort." It can refer to work, activity, or production that requires effort and skill.

So, depending on the context, "opera" can refer to a specific type of musical performance or simply denote work or effort.

Opera

Mind

The term "mind" is a complex and multifaceted concept, often used to refer to the faculties of:

Consciousness and Awareness
Thought and Cognition
Memory
Emotion
Reasoning
Perception
Subjective Experience
Brain and Neurological Processes

The definition of "mind" can vary across different philosophical, psychological, and cultural perspectives, contributing to its rich and nuanced understanding.

Opera + Mind

Opera: Be aware of the workings of the mind, including mental drama. Work towards learning to use tools for mental health and optimal emotional well-being.

Mind: Be an observer and student of the mind without identification with it.

The name Opera Mind reflects the intention to:

Meet Marisol Ada

Opera Mind Creator

Marisol Ada, is a multicultural and multilingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian- intermediate) mental health professional in Dallas, TX.

Marisol obtained a bachelor's in Psychology and a master degree in Social Worker with a specialization in mental health.

Marisol Ada currently works as a Psychotherapist/Research Assistant in Dallas, Texas-USA and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Marisol Ada has vast experience treating mood disorders using evidenced based interventions such as cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, grief counseling, mindfulness based stress reduction, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.

Creative, enjoys creating infographics and educational materials about mental health, to reach thousands of people online around the world.

Core values: Spirituality, Service and Compassion.

Opera Mind Phase - III

TBA

2026

Fall 2025

Publish website in English.
Translate materials and website to Spanish and Portuguese.

Opera Mind Phase - II

Spring- 2026

Publish website in Spanish and Portuguese.
Join one or more Social Media platforms.
Publish book- Infographics for Behavioral Health Counseling.