Hurricane Harvey, Faith and Resilience

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

“My faith was and is my most valuable resource,” Jameisha Brown says. “I learned to maintain hope, even when I was told there was none left.” Even though Hurricane Harvey made landfall in August 2017, the devastation left in its wake continues to affect many Texans...

How to Build a Healthy City

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

“People are part of many different communities,” Dr. Clay Johnston says. “Not just their physical community, but also the communities in which they work, and in which they share religion and other cultural commonalities.” The notion that individual well-being can be a...

Mental Health Parity: Your Rights and How to get Help

Thursday, January 4, 2018

We know that when mental health care is accessible, people have better recovery outcomes. Mental health parity is one way to address barriers for people seeking care. Parity generally means that things are treated equally. Federal and state mental health parity laws...

Relieving Holiday Stress and Hurricane Trauma

Thursday, December 14, 2017

“When a hurricane hits, you can’t stop it,” Edna Brinkley says. “What you have to do is deal with the aftermath, which means regaining that sense of control, that stability. You rebuild your home, and you reach out to your friends and family.” Edna Brinkley, Ph.D., is...

A Peer Perspective on Health and the Holidays

Friday, December 8, 2017

“We can’t give that which sustains us,” John King says. “We have to be very, very mindful of practicing self-care.” As the peak of the holiday season approaches, our time and energy reserves can often stretch thin. Here to discuss ways we can take care of...

The “Double Stigma” Faced by Adolescent Mothers with Depression

Friday, December 8, 2017

“Cultural beliefs and values shape how individuals view mental health disorders. I hope that my findings will elucidate how these factors influence Mexican-American adolescents’ perception of perinatal depression and help-seeking.” – Pamela Recto Every year, the Hogg...