A Report From the Capitol Rally to Expand Medicaid

Friday, March 8, 2013

On Tuesday this week, thousands of Texans came from all across the state to tell their legislators that Texas’ Medicaid program matters. The event was picked up by many local and national news sources including the Austin American-Statesman and the Texas Tribune....

Registration Filling Up for Young Minds Matter Seminar

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

With less than a month left until the seminar, registration is quickly filling up for “Young Minds Matter: Transition-Age Youth!” As soon as the event reaches capacity (400), we will be closing registration and starting a waiting list. If you plan on...

March Staff in the News

Friday, March 1, 2013

The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health staff has been quite busy lately. We are proud of our top-notch colleagues who positively represent the foundation throughout the state and nationally as leaders in mental health. Here is some of what we’ve been up to...

Self-Compassion and Mental Health

Friday, February 22, 2013

Earlier this week, I wrote a blog about supporting others experiencing grief through comfort and compassion. I also know it is important that we support ourselves for our own mental health. Many of us living with the experience of mental illness know that achieving...

Resources to Support People Who Are Experiencing Grief

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

This past week I attended the funeral of a very dear friend’s mother. She was 95 years old and an incredible lady. As I traveled to her home town to attend the funeral, I visited with her many friends and family members, and was reminded of the death of my own...