Wednesday, November 2, 2011
I recently had the opportunity to attend the 25th annual Alternatives Conference in Orlando, Florida. The theme of the consumer-driven conference was “Coming Home: Creating Our Own Communities of Wellness and Recovery.” One of the most exciting presentations came from...
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...
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...
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...
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...
