The Player’s Networking Event (PNE) was a three day Super Bowl experience that was held at the Florida International University Kovens Conference Center. PNE was first established in 2001 as a pilot program under the National Football League’s (NFL) Player and Employee Development Department. It was originally a one day event typically taking place the…
On January 13th, we attended the third Mental Health for US “Unite For Change” Forum, taking us all the way to the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. The mental health community came together again to talk about solutions to the urgent issues we’re facing in mental health challenges and substance use across the…
On January 26th the whole world stopped for a second in utter disbelief. The legendary Kobe Bryant had died in a tragic plane crash. There is seemingly no right time for death, but there was something shocking about losing such an iconic figure who transcended the game of basketball on an international stage. It brings…
By Maureen Mahoney, Flawless Fellow I was flying home to Washington, DC after the Mental Health for US New Hampshire Town Hall in December, and I was sitting in the last row on the plane, excited because it seemed like I was going to have the row to myself. As the doors were about to…
Impact the Palm Beaches is a philanthropic organization where women collectively give to nonprofits located in Palm Beach County to ignite change through their five core service areas: education, arts and culture, environment, health and wellness, and family. Each member donates $1,000 to create a pool of funds, and this year, at their 5th annual…
Many of us know the quote: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.” Why, then, does society often continue with the same outdated responses to those suffering from mental health challenges, including the ever-escalating opioid crisis? Former U.S. Representative Patrick J. Kennedy and Dr. Jon Sherin…
This past week Flawless traveled to the west coast and spent time watching films at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California. We were thrilled to be at the kick off for the inaugural Why We Rise “Changing Lives Through TV & Film” Series presented by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. This was a…
High school is supposed to be simple. You go to class, do your homework, maybe play a sport or join a school club. “High school drama” is supposed to involve getting asked to prom. Everyone is busy checking off their to-do lists, focusing on classes, and thinking about what comes next. We all see what the next steps are: heading to college, getting a degree, and eventually starting a career. But during the beginning of my senior year, I learned just how unpredictable life can be.
“If we all do our part, we can start to turn the corner on this, but it’s going to take everyone’s involvement” – Patrick Kennedy, Founder of the Kennedy Foundation Patrick Kennedy’s words rang loud and strong throughout the New Hampshire Town Hall as he gave his closing remarks at Unite for Mental Health event.…
At the Mental Health For US Town Hall in New Hampshire a series of politicians, advocates, judges, and mental health experts spoke about the systemic issues surrounding mental health and criminal justice. Among these speakers was Sarah True, a two-time Olympic triathlete. Sarah’s story resonated with the crowd, as she openly shared about her relationship…
