by Ike Evans | Sep 11, 2017 | Blog
The Hogg Foundation offers its deepest condolences to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Houston and throughout southeast Texas, and for the lives lost. As this unprecedented tragedy continues to unfold, our hearts are with the people directly affected, their...
by Ike Evans | Aug 8, 2017 | Blog
It is estimated that 40-60% of children in state care have behavioral health problems, which are often accompanied by physical health concerns as well. (1) In 2012, approximately 4,800 children in Harris County were placed into protective custody programs. These...
by Ike Evans | Jul 26, 2017 | Blog, News
Seven Texas nonprofit entities are receiving grants from the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health at The University of Texas at Austin to improve student academic achievement by supporting mental health. The grants, which total $1.9 million, continue the foundation’s...
by Ike Evans | Jul 19, 2017 | Blog, Ima Hogg Scholarship, News
Texas has a mental health workforce problem. As of 2014, 185 Texas counties out of 254 did not have a single psychiatrist, which left more than 3 million Texans without access to a psychiatrist. Worse, 40 counties didn’t even have a licensed clinical social worker....
by Ike Evans | Jun 6, 2017 | Blog
Adolescent Mental Health in the School Setting Two out of three students in the US are likely to have experienced one or more traumatic events by age 17. Research has linked acute and chronic trauma with higher levels of aggression, defiant and disruptive behavior,...
