Words that Wound: Language and Mental Health Stigma
Last week, Kaiser Health News published a thought-provoking article, “Words Can Wound: How The Media Describe The Mentally Ill And Disabled.” The article addresses the importance of language usage when referring to mental health. Although the article primarily focused...CFHA Comes to Austin. You Should, Too!
The Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) is hosting its annual conference in Austin this year. Lynda Frost, our director of planning and programs, is co-chairing the conference and I’ve had the pleasure of serving with her on the planning advisory...Children’s Mental Health and Tragedy
I offer my deepest condolences to those killed, families and friends impacted, and the community of Aurora, Colorado, over the catastrophic shootings and the tragic loss of life. Let us hope for the full recovery of those who were injured and that the healing process...Evaluation Executive Summary Released
The Hogg Foundation’s evaluation efforts now have a home on our website. The newly created evaluation web page currently highlights four evaluation projects that reflect the diverse programs funded by the foundation. We are excited that our evaluation reports will now...State-Supported Living Centers Receive Assistance in Implementing Trauma-Informed Care
AUSTIN, Texas – The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health at The University of Texas at Austin has awarded a two-year, $368,077 grant to provide training and technical assistance to two state-supported living centers (SSLCs) and participating community-service providers supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.