By: Joseph Rubsamen Flawless Intern & Founder of Shoes2You Social determinants of health are conditions in the environments in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks. Economic insecurity is one of the most powerful social determinants of health;…
By: Joseph Rubsamen Flawless Intern Collaborative Problem Solving® (CPS) is an approach taught by Think:Kids based out of Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Stuart Ablon is the Director of Think:Kids and uses the philosophy that “kids do well if they can, rather than the more common belief that kids would do well if they simply wanted…
If you have been feeling uncertain or even a bit anxious, Dr. Marc Brackett wants you to know that you are not alone. In a live webinar with Mental Health America called “Strategies for Healthy Emotion Regulation During Uncertain Times”, Dr. Brackett provided tips and advice to help us learn to be better at self-regulation.…
By: Tre Gabriel Flawless Fellow From an outside perspective, Justin Furstenfeld seemed to have it all in life. He is a successful record producer, artist, and the lead singer of the American Alt / Rock band, Blue October. As a hit musician touring around the country, he lived the rockstar dream that many people dream…
In an effort to educate and spread awareness, The Meeting House hosted an important community meeting on Zoom. “Understanding Social Justice and Racial Identity’ (and the difference between the two) was facilitated by Ife Lenard, MSW, EdM. This discussion circle touched on what each of us can do to contribute to social justice and put…
By Tre GabrielFlawless Fellow July 13th, 2013 is a day that I will never forget. It’s the day that I can say truly changed my life forever. It’s the day a naive young boy opened his eyes to the reality of the world we live in. It’s the day those pictures in the history book…
Our Flawless Fellow, Maureen Mahoney, has been with the Flawless Foundation for over two years now and recently graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Public Policy. She plans to pursue a career in criminal justice and mental health care reform. Her last few months as a college senior were turned upside…
Prom night. You remember it don’t you? The biggest worry on your mind was whether you got the right shade to match the color in your date’s outfit, because what was more important than getting the perfect sentimental prom photos? You watched countless television shows and teen movies that prepared you for this highly anticipated…
By Guest Blogger Aniya Paige Harsh but necessary physical distancing measures have made it harder for people to stay connected with one another. And while these restrictions are affecting everyone, especially at risk of isolation are the older adults who live in retirement homes or far away from their families. With that in mind, the…
By Abby CooperFlawless Intern During this unprecedented time, Rwenshaun Miller – psychotherapist, mental health change agent, author and speaker who lives with Bipolar Disorder – is helping others by sharing his knowledge and inviting other professionals and those with lived experience to speak. In his digital conference, Centered: Mentally Finding Your Way in a New…
