Inspired by the quote by W. Cullen, who states “…when health systems prioritize testing, reducing transmission and critical patient care, psychological and psychiatric needs should not be overlooked during any phase of pandemic management.” and the idea of the butterfly effect and how small steps to gaining knowledge will help the world around you on a grander scale, my partner, Maleek Williams Bey, and myself, Reiner Vincent De Guzman, established Project Butterfly.

Our purpose was, since there is less in-person interaction, it is more important to pursue mental health wellness. Understanding that college students are more receptive to knowledge and are more willing to look into and learn about topics and share valuable information we want to give college students the incentive to spread this valuable, valid, authenticated information in order to reduce the stress by actively sharing this information.