by Rick Ybarra | Dec 1, 2011 | Blog
As Andy Williams sang in his 1963 hit, December can be “the most wonderful time of the year!” But for some, it feels like anything but wonderful. This phenomenon, called the “holiday blues,” is more common than many of us realize. Here are some interesting facts and...
by Rick Ybarra | Nov 10, 2011 | Blog
Recently I attended the 2011 Collaborative Family Health Association conference in Philadelphia with my colleague Dr. Lynda Frost. The annual conference focuses on integrated health care, an area of particular interest to the foundation. At the conference, we learned...
by Rick Ybarra | Oct 19, 2011 | Blog
I have seen the future of our mental health workforce, and it’s inspiring! On Saturday, October 8, Hogg Foundation Executive Director Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., Mental Health Fellow Meagan Longley and I met with the fall 2011 Hogg Foundation bilingual...
by Rick Ybarra | Oct 10, 2011 | Blog
Today is World Mental Health Day. This day has been celebrated annually on October 10th since 1992 to raise awareness and promote dialogue about mental health and the importance of funding prevention, education and treatment services. This year’s theme is...
by Rick Ybarra | Sep 8, 2011 | Blog
The recent wildfires in Central Texas have made national news and have torched thousands of acres, destroyed hundreds of homes, and resulted in loss of life. Much has been reported on the devastation caused by these wildfires. However, not much has been said about the...