Don’t Let Your Voice Go Unheard
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is still allowing for public comment on the draft revisions of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders scheduled for publication in 2013. During an open period for public comment...
The Words We Use Do Matter
Two bills have been filed this session addressing the use of respectful language when referring to people with disabilities – SB 26 by Senator Zaffirini and HB 1481 by Rep. Truitt. These are important bills as the language we use reflects our values and influences...Hogg Foundation’s Tammy Heinz Inspires Mental Health Consumers Through Wellness Recovery Action Plan
Heinz, now a Hogg Foundation program officer and consumer and family liaison, began a peer support program that included WRAP training in Fort Worth in 2001.
Bullying – Students experiencing behavioral health challenges are on both sides of the fence.
Several dozen bills filed this session attempt to address the topic of bullying in Texas public schools. The bills range from being very direct and punitive, to bills that are more comprehensive and try to address both the cause and the consequences. Some think that...