Living with Mental Health Conditions and Developmental Disabilities

Living with Mental Health Conditions and Developmental Disabilities

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Many families and other caregivers live with the challenge of supporting individuals dually diagnosed with mental illness and intellectual disabilities. It is estimated that approximately 30-35 percent of those with intellectual disabilities also experience a...
Living with Mental Health Conditions and Developmental Disabilities

Legislative Interim Charges

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

The time period between Texas legislative sessions is referred to as “the interim.” During this period, senate and house committees are assigned certain topics to study, referred to as interim charges. The committees develop comprehensive reports with recommendations...
Living with Mental Health Conditions and Developmental Disabilities

My Journey of Recovery: Stephany Bryan

Monday, October 24, 2011

Please share your process of recovery – you never know – it just may open the door for someone else to experience recovery too!

Living with Mental Health Conditions and Developmental Disabilities

Visions of the Future

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

I have seen the future of our mental health workforce, and it’s inspiring! On Saturday, October 8, Hogg Foundation Executive Director Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., Mental Health Fellow Meagan Longley and I met with the fall 2011 Hogg Foundation bilingual...
Living with Mental Health Conditions and Developmental Disabilities

Texas Catalyst For Empowerment Leadership Symposium

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Mental health consumers in Texas have a new opportunity for networking, collaboration and advocacy! The newly formed statewide consumer organization Texas Catalyst for Empowerment (TCE) held its first statewide consumer leadership symposium in August. I was fortunate...