The second pandemic has been the mental health crisis which has drawn quite a bit of well-deserved attention. Public officials and health care professionals are alarmed by the staggering suicide rates and rising statistics regarding both children and adults being diagnosed with mental illnesses. In the mental health arena, beauty and optimism are not usually…
In keeping with the spirit of justice for all and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., The Kennedy Satcher Center for Mental Health Equity hosted the first session of the “Criminal Justice and Equity: Bridging the Gaps” Webinar Series. Moderated by Madhuri Jha, this important roundtable featured many influential and inspiring panelists, including…
Written by Guest Author Dorothy Watson You may have habits and behaviors you want to change, but focusing on improving your life when you’re so busy with work, school, and social obligations can be difficult. To help you take steps toward living the life you want, below are seven things to start doing immediately. 1.…
This year on Veterans Day, our Flawless duo Jalyn and Janine paid a visit to the local VA Medical Center in Florida to spread much needed Flawless love to our United States heroes. Upon our arrival we were surprised to find that the halls we expected to be bustling with visitors and volunteers to commemorate…
“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” -Robin Williams What a time to be kind! Our Flawless team hit the streets of our city of West Palm Beach to share some light as we celebrated World Kindness Day. This project allowed us to fully grasp the concept that…
This year, many schools have announced that they will be giving students Thanksgiving week off for a mental health break, affirming the point that the transition to in-person school has been more challenging than expected. This Fall, students returned to school in an environment of uncertainty and tension. This “new normal” has significant implications for…
At the Flawless Foundation, we love our interns! Today is National Intern Day, and to celebrate the day, we want to hear from all of our Flawless interns and fellows. Read their inspiring reflections about their time at Flawless and learn about their perspective. We love to share the insight and amazing work of our…
COVID-19 took away what was once routine for all of us, and for the Flawless team that included seeing all of our friends and colleagues at the annual Mental Health America conference. That changed this year where a hybrid event allowed for in-person and online attendance. However you chose to attend this year’s conference, one…
By: Tre GabrielFlawless Fellow It’s no secret that the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has left us living in unprecedented times. Never before have we been asked to endure such widespread disruption to our daily lives, as well as deal with many adjustments needed in the workforce. This new era requires a new approach to…
March 2021 marks a full year of measures taken around the world in an attempt to control and eliminate the COVID-19 outbreak. What this past year has taught us is that as important as it is to follow these protective measures for our physical health, it is equally as important to prioritize our mental health.…
