Hogg Foundation and CPPP Hosting Forum on Forensic Peer Support

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

by Lynda Frost   The growing emergence of certified peer specialists as mainstays of the behavioral health care system is one of the most important and exciting developments in 21st century behavioral health. Forensic peer support, which seeks to integrate the...

$946,600 in Grants Awarded to Faith-Based Organizations for African American Mental Health Education

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

AUSTIN, Texas – The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health at The University of Texas at Austin is proud to announce that it has awarded $946,600 in grants to 11 faith-based organizations in Texas to increase awareness and perceptions of mental health, recovery and...

So You Want to Impact Mental Health Stigma? Here is Your Chance!

Friday, October 24, 2014

A recent Huffington Post blog post titled We Are People ­­– Not Addicts, Criminals, Inmates, and Convicts by Jag Davies of the Drug Policy Alliance highlighted that today, many media outlets (including some of the most respected and recognized outlets), continue...

Barbara Granger: Amplifying the Family Voice

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

It is now accepted wisdom that caregivers are sorely tested by the mental health challenges of their loved ones, as well as by the need to navigate the maze of services and supports that are intended to help. A lot more needs to be said, however, about the truly...

Thank You, Texans Care for Children!

Monday, October 6, 2014

by Ike Evans   Not only are the Hogg Policy Fellows doing admirable work in the area of mental health policy reform and advocacy, but through the Hogg Mental Health Policy Academy they also function as a learning community with a shared pool of experiences and...

Hogg Foundation Joins UT Austin on iTunes U

Thursday, October 2, 2014

AUSTIN, Texas – The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health is excited to announce that it has now joined The University of Texas at Austin on iTunes U with the creation of two new audio programs. Into the Fold is a monthly podcast that features candid conversations around...