Estimates show that 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and almost two-thirds of those are women. One in 10 individuals over the age of 65 have the disease and, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, every 65 seconds someone develops this health condition. Few of us are untouched by this brain health epidemic, yet we…
DetailsOn the 10th anniversary of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, members of the mental health advocacy community, politicians, medical professionals, and other thought leaders gathered to discuss the state of mental health parity in our country. This convening, hosted by the Kennedy-Satcher Center, was both a celebration of how far we’ve…
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Last week we were thrilled to return to the Staglin Family Vineyard for our ninth annual Music Festival for Brain Health, consisting of the scientific symposium, which featured important research breakthroughs in the field, time to reconnect with our flawless colleagues at the reception, and a magnificent performance by the one and only Jennifer Hudson. We’re still in…
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We recently had the opportunity to attend Tivity Health’s Connectivity Summit on Rural Aging, where we were truly inspired by the powerful words of Congressman Joe Kennedy. Through his insightful words, Congressman Kennedy aimed to focus on solutions that would reverse social isolation amongst our older population, noting his deep ties to this movement for…
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Butterscotch has performed on America’s Got Talent and stages all over the world showcasing her skills as the world’s first female beatboxing champion. Butterscotch has also taken her talents to a stage not many have gone before her: San Quentin Prison. Using her voice to bring light to social issues is nothing new for Butterscotch.…
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“Why do you do what you do?” Kathleen McNamara posed this question to a room full of educators, school administrators, clinicians, social workers, and mental health professionals on the opening day of the Tier 2 Collaborative Problem Solving Training with Think:Kids. While some people may take jobs because of the salary or the prestige, the…
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1 in 5. 1 in 5 people have a mental health condition today. However, what you may not know is that if you are an athlete with a mental health condition, you are significantly less likely to seek help or treatment for your mental health condition. No one should go without help, but athletes face…
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He changed the game, now he’s changing the lives of at-risk youth in Akron, Ohio. July 30th marks the day that the doors of the I Promise School opened to 240 third and fourth graders. NBA star Lebron James wanted to give back to the children from his hometown; a place where he missed…
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Today is the final day of Social Wellness Month, so I’d like to take the opportunity to share some ideas about social wellness and how to achieve it. Social wellness embodies self-care and nurturing your relationships with others. It means giving and receiving social support, both of which have therapeutic benefits. This kind of relational…
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Hi, I’m Lily Turner from Long Island, New York! I’m a sophomore at George Washington University, studying International Affairs. My job at Flawless is graphic design and video editing. I love the foundation’s mission, and their core values align with mine. In my spare time, I enjoy volunteering to help children and their families, creating…
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