We’ve been writing a lot recently about the importance of collaboration in the mental health advocacy community. Real change, in both our culture and our systems, will require the power of our combined voices, across a wide variety of media and channels. One way we can do this is by leveraging the unifying effect of…
When I started my non profit, the Flawless Foundation, one of the first organizations I got to know was the One Mind Institute. In particular, One Mind’s founders, the Staglin family, went out of their way to help us get off the ground by introducing us to Patrick Kennedy and working with us on our…
We were so sorry to hear of the death of the talented musician Chris Cornell yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, and all the many fans around the world who also mourn this loss. We hope that the openness with which his death is being discussed continues — shining…
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…
In my work I must stay on top of media and breaking news at all times. During times of national crisis I often have a constant stream of texts or alerts flooding my inbox with links to the latest tragedies that are plaguing our headlines. Usually I dive in and write, trying to make sense…
“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…
I woke to the sound of a text asking if I wanted to make some extra money picking someone up from the airport the following evening. My friend sending the text said that she thought of me because I shared with her that I was starting my own scholarship fund to pay for my upcoming…
Backyard barbecues with the family and parades are Memorial Day customs but how about adding 22 pushups to your tradition? That’s what Dr. Dennis Rebelo has been doing for the last 22 days as part of the 22Kill project, which challenges individuals to do 22 pushups to raise awareness for the 22 veterans that die…
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…