Wednesday, October 10, 2012
The Hogg Foundation is excited to announce that 11 Texas graduate social work students will each receive a $5,000 scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year. These scholarship recipients have demonstrated a strong commitment to providing mental health services in...
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
In observance of Mental Illness Awareness Week, we must not forget about the role of trauma and how trauma can impact one’s mental health and wellness. Trauma is an overwhelming emotional response to a tragic event or extreme circumstance like an automobile accident...
Thursday, September 20, 2012
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences has appointed Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., executive director of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, to a 21-member national consensus committee on the governance and financing of graduate medical...
Monday, September 10, 2012
Recovery from mental illness is a process, requiring perseverance and hard work. As Amy’s story shows mental wellness is an achievable goal. Her path to becoming a mental health advocate has not been easy but her story exemplifies the power of recovery. From an early...
Thursday, September 6, 2012
It’s hard to believe that the summer is winding to a close. In Texas, that means saying a welcomed goodbye to scorching days and steamy nights. This year, it also means getting excited about hosting the 14th annual Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA)...
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Throughout September, mental health advocates and consumers will celebrate the power of wellness as part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Recovery Month. The event provides an opportunity to look beyond statistics...