Earth Day 2026 Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has served as a reminder of our responsibility to the planet. What began as a grassroots movement to advocate for cleaner air and water has grown into a global phenomenon. But in recent years, the conversation has shifted. We aren’t just talking about saving the…
Help Instead of Jail for our Neighbors In the United States, jails and prisons have become the largest, de facto mental health providers. Facilities like New York’s Rikers Island, Los Angeles’ Twin Towers Jail, and Chicago’s Cook County Jail hold more patients with serious mental illness than any state hospital. Here in South Florida, the…
Flawless Resilience: Understanding Self-Harm and How to Help Self-Harm Awareness, Support, and Resources Trigger Warning: The following content includes discussion of self-harm and emotional distress. This may be triggering for some individuals. Call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7. Far too many people carry the weight of self-harm in secret, navigating a world…
By: Shelly Allhands International Women’s Day is one of our favorite days of the year here at Flawless Foundation. It’s a day to celebrate the visionaries who haven’t just studied the brain, but have fundamentally changed how we care for it. From the pioneers who broke through systemic barriers to the modern scientists mapping the…
Valentine’s Day ‘26 Edition Our feeds are often filled with media messages that leave us feeling depleted, making it hard to see the incredible inspiration happening across the mental health landscape. But the truth is, hope is winning. In just the past month, we have witnessed historic funding announcements and high-level conversations at Davos that…
Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want Book Review by Consultant Abby Cooper In his new book, Dealing with Feeling: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want, Marc Brackett, Ph.D., invites readers to rethink emotions not as distractions or weaknesses, but as valuable information that can shape our choices, deepen our…
By Shelly, for Flawless Foundation Content Warning: The following blog discusses domestic violence and trauma. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health crisis, please reach out immediately: Text “HOME” to 741741 to connect with the Crisis Text Line. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I am one in four. That…
Today is International Women’s Day, a time to honor the extraordinary women who have transformed mental health advocacy, research, and care. Throughout history, women have been on the forefront of change, breaking barriers and pushing forward compassionate, ethical, and effective approaches to mental health. One of these incredible leaders is Elyn Saks, a true pioneer…
Last week we attended the Mental Health and Crime Symposium at Fordham University. This event summary is provided by the Citizens Crime Commission. Last week, the CCC, along with Northwell Health and Fordham University were proud to present Mental Health & Crime: A Path To Safety For All. Distinguished speakers and panelists took attendees through…
In today’s fast-paced, digitally driven world, it’s easy to feel constantly tethered to our devices. From scrolling through social media feeds to responding to work emails, the constant influx of digital information can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and disconnected from ourselves and those around us. However, amidst the busyness of modern life, there lies…