Staff Highlights
Here’s a snapshot of the travel, presentations, and honors received by the talented and dedicated staff of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health during the month of August.
The Future of Recovery
Dr. Martinez’ involvement in the peer support and recovery movement has come to resonate with him tremendously.
It’s a Texas Thing: Celebrating Recovery at PeerFest
PeerFest keynote speakers, Sir Billy L. Dorsey Jr. and Dr. William DeFoore, speak on mental health, wellness, and what it means to make a difference for people in those areas.
Honoring a Mental Health Pioneer
For Black History Month, we feature an archival interview with Dr. Melvin Sikes, founder of UT Austin’s Center for Improvement of Intergroup Relations.
A Day of Racial Healing
Guided by a focus on love, healing, and connection, the National Day of Racial Healing celebration was a day of engaging dialogue, healing circles, and creative activities that explored the community drivers of poor mental health and well-being.
Rosalynn Carter: Her Legacy as a Mental Health Champion Lives On
An unwavering, steadfast leader, champion, and advocate for mental health. That was Rosalynn Carter.