Expert Voices
News stories, blog posts, and more from Hogg Foundation experts.
Root-Bound or Growth Mindset?
A growth mindset is the belief that skills and abilities can be improved and that developing these is the purpose of your actions.
Listening to Learn: Lessons from Communities of Care
As we move forward, the foundation will continue to show up in communities with the spirit of collaboration and listening to learn.
Three Things to Know About Meeting with Policymakers
From the Robert Lee Sutherland Seminar Policy Pre-seminar, here are three things to know about meeting with policymakers.
Building Access with Intention: Reflecting on National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which is a time to celebrate the contributions of employees with disabilities and to think honestly about how we can improve accessibility in our workplaces. For me, that means moving beyond checkboxes and compliance toward spaces and workplaces built with intention.
Bridging the Gap: Insights on Mental Health Care from Australia and the U.S.
In June of 2024, several Hogg Foundation staff members, including Tammy Heinz, senior program officer and consumer and family liaison, attended the Global Leadership Exchange (GLE) in the Netherlands. The international gathering connected leaders in mental health,...
Community-Based Solutions: Grassroots Mental Health Innovations That Work
When it comes to supporting rural communities, especially around mental health, success often starts not with answers, but with questions—and a deep commitment to listening.
Children of Change: Supporting Youth Mental Health in an Uncertain World
We take a deep dive into youth mental health, the pressures on families and educators, and the community-driven solutions that offer hope.
Transforming Lives at the Border: How a Rural Library in San Elizario is Changing the Game
An example of how one rural library is making a tangible difference in a small rural border community by prioritizing people and harnessing existing community assets.
My Conversation with Steve Appleton on Global Mental Health, Part 1
By exploring issues like funding models, disparities in care, and the importance of community-based services, we provide valuable insights into how we can improve mental health systems around the world.
For Austin State Hospital, Building a Newer, Bigger Facility is Not Enough
The long-overdue redesign of the Austin State Hospital is nearing completion.