Addressing mental health issues is one of the most important issues facing today’s society. Nearly 1 in 5 Americans over the age of 18 live with some form of a brain disorder, making up approximately 20% of the United States population. In Oregon alone, that number increases to 25%, with the state’s suicide rate among…
This piece originally appeared on The Huffington Post In honor of President’s’ Day, as part of the Flawless Foundation’s month of spotlighting champions of love and peace, we’re sharing some of the most inspiring models for collaboration across political lines. Lately, there’s been a lot of attention on all that we disagree on, but if…
RSVP now! Join us on February 27, 2017 for a special “Flawless Talks” presention by Ross Szabo at the Oxbridge Academy. Ross Szabo’s talk will be centered around mental wellness, the importance of prevention, self-care and the many ways to take charge of your holistic health. Ross Szabo is the CEO of the Human…
“Change yourself, change the world” – Ghandi The Fourth of July – a day when we think about freedom and the message of “liberty and justice for all”. This year with the tension of the divisive political discussions coupled with the recent horrific tragedy in Orlando, it’s time we took an honest look at the…
Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy–the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will…
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month which brings with it the gift of thirty one days to focus on all aspects of brain health. During Patrick Kennedy’s 2016 State of the Union in Mental Health, he talked about the obstacles to parity for mental health conditions which includes implementation: “The challenge for us is…
Sometimes, the most important work we can do is just to share our stories and have some fun. Trillium Family Services’ recent Black & Gold Gala was a reminder of just how powerful and transformative this can be! Recently, I had the honor of being named one of Trillium Family Services 2016 Mental Health Heroes…
In a recent tweet, presidential candidate Donald Trump threatened, ominously, to “spill the beans” about Ted Cruz’s wife, Heidi Cruz; Trump’s Twitter followers ended up doing the dirty work for him, “spilling the beans” that Heidi Cruz has had a history of depression. It’s certainly not the first time Trump has said something inexcusable about…
This is the last blog in our series as we count down to the winter solstice — the darkest day of the year. These past few weeks, we’ve featured some of the brightest lights of hope, the true shooting stars, in our community Over the past few months, I’ve found myself in a constant state…
This is the first blog in our newest series as we count down to the darkest day of the year: the winter solstice. Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring some of the brightest lights of hope in our community — the true shooting stars in our field. As we welcome the season…
