Our Mental Health Month features would not be complete without casting a spotlight on the most “flawless” of people: Craig Kramer, Mental Health Ambassador for Johnson & Johnson. We have known Craig for many years, and this past year we learned more about his personal story and his calling to work in the mental…
By Georgie Blenkey, Flawless Intern We just returned from the annual PeaceLove Storytellers event, held at Rhode Island College. A total of thirteen inspiring speakers shared their stories through speeches, song, or poetry. The event was so powerful not only because of what was said but also because it was such an exciting celebration of…
At the beginning of the Saks Institute 2019 Spring Symposium, facilitator Elyn Saks quotes Freud: “Love and work…work and love, that’s all there is.” What people want, Elyn reminds us, is to love and to work. For people living with chronic mental health conditions, however, achieving the “work” part of this equation is often not…
Teachers go into education with eyes wide open, aware of its many challenges. They know that the pay might be low, the hours long, the to-do lists seemingly endless, and that they may have to toe the line between caregiver and educator for many students. Until recently, however, teachers wouldn’t begin their careers thinking that…
Over the past several years, our country has made important strides in increasing awareness of the importance of mental health care. Nevertheless, awareness is not enough to break down the barriers to equal and appropriate care for those with mental health challenges. There has never been a more important time for decisive action. In some…
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…
On 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…
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…
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…
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.…