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…
The world mourns the passing of Rosalynn Carter, a beloved former First lady of the United States, who has dedicated much of her life to championing the cause of mental health. Mrs. Carter stands a true pioneer in the field of mental health advocacy, leaving an indelible mark on the discourse surrounding this important human…
Thursday, May 18th was the third annual Mental Health Action Day. This event was spearheaded by MTV Entertainment Studios and TaskForce with more than 2,000 organizations, brands, government agencies, and cultural leaders collaborating to support this global movement. While May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health Action Day is an effort to shift the…
For many of us, the stress of daily life can be overwhelming at times. You might have a demanding schedule, or a job that requires a long commute; you might be worried about whether you spend enough time with your children and how to stretch your days to allow for more time to get everything…
Valentine’s Day is one of our favorite days of the year. For us it’s a time to practice self love and kindness towards those who might not be feeling the love. As we have done in years past, we are dedicating Valentine’s Day to Flawless Love. Today with gratitude, we celebrate the work of the…
The shocking and tragic news of the passing of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss has been utterly heartbreaking. This loss is hitting us hard. tWitch was such a bright light and was so helpful to us, especially during the pandemic. We always shared his dance parties with his family on social media and in our weekly email newsletters.…
Vrinda Madan Flawless Fellow Medical Student, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine As we come to the end of June, the month we associate with Father’s Day, the Flawless team had the opportunity to tune into the Greenburger Center’s “Dads Making a Difference in Mental Health Advocacy” panel discussion. We heard from three incredibly inspiring…
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…
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…
2020 has been one of the most unusual years for many of us, and one of the toughest. In particular, it has been a pretty difficult year for student-athletes. They are dealing with all of the stress of being students who are adjusting to online classes while missing out on traditions and festivities. But they’re…