Minority Mental Health Awareness Month 2023
For the month of July, the Hogg Foundation is celebrating Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. We are highlighting stories that explore the efforts of diverse communities to improve community conditions that impact mental health, and what we all can do to make that happen.
Racial Justice Declaration
The Hogg Foundation’s Declaration of Racism as a Mental Health Crisis acknowledges the mental health impact of racism and racial exclusion. It also recognizes the obligation we all have to strive for a more just world. Add your organization to the Declaration.
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Effects of Racism on Overall Health
Dr. Octavio Martinez, Hogg executive director, writes about the unique struggles that plague minoritized communities.
Brave Spaces for All
Vicky Coffee, director of programs offers her reflections on minority mental health and the current environment in Texas.
Mind of Texas
In July of 2023 we launched an exciting new partnership with KUT, the Mind of Texas podcast. In this pilot episode, we talk to Moore Fellowship recipient M. Yvonne Taylor about the mental health needs of women knowledge workers in Texas.
Video Submissions
What Would a More Equal World Mean for My Mental Health? Throughout the month we are asking for short videos from Texas residents describing what a more equitable world means to their mental health.
Texas Behavioral Health Network Alliance
We are excited to announce the coming launch of Texas BHN Alliance, a new online tool for Texans in need of culturally competent behavioral health services. Stay Tuned!
Success Story: PILLAR
PILLAR is a Hogg Foundation Pathways for Success grantee partner. Learn about their recent strides toward improving mental health for youth of color and their families.
Into the Fold Podcasts
From its inception, our podcast, Into the Fold, has provided a venue for deep conversations about minority mental health. Here are some recent examples:
Life Lessons From My Sons on How to Cope With School Bullying
You more than likely don’t anticipate your child coming home upset that they experienced bullying by another kid at school. What do you do when all your good intentions and thorough preparation falls short in that area?
Trust for America’s Health
The first in a series spotlighting the co-signers of the Hogg Foundation’s Declaration of Racism as a Mental Health Crisis, Trust for America’s Health.
Asian Texans Mobilize for Mental Health
Hogg Foundation for Mental Health Episode 152: We speak with a nonprofit serving the AAPI community in Texas, connecting them to civic action to build personal and political power.
Blog Posts
From the Hogg Blog, we offer these timely reflections on minority mental health from a variety of contributors.
Bridges, not Barriers
Three different people share thoughts on replacing barriers with bridges for Asian American and Pacific Islander mental health.
New Voices Showcase: A Compilation
This compilation contains all accepted New Voices Showcase submissions.
Some Good News in Public Policy
In episode 146, we’re joined by J.J. Ramirez to learn more about the harm reduction movement and some positive policy developments addressing substance use.
New Voices Showcase: Aysha Alibin-Skinner
Aysha Alibin-Skinner is a Sophomore at Blanson Career and Technology High School in Houston, Texas. Watch her winning video.
New Voices Showcase: Ashlee Young
A video created by Ashlee Young, a graduate student at Texas Southern University.
Autism and Mental Health
For Autism Awareness Month, a collaboration from a mother and son, about his lived experience with autism and mental health.
If Only
Ms. Droddy is a 22-year old who has struggled with schizophrenia and hopes to make a difference in this world.
Breaking Barriers at the Steve Hicks School
In keeping with this year’s theme, we are highlighting the barrier-breaking contributions of social workers to the mental health workforce.
Teaching in a Time of Division
In episode 144, we speak with two public school teachers about their experiences teaching in a time of cultural and political division
Black History, the Hogg Foundation, and the Red Scare in Texas
Learn more about the Texas Cooperative Youth Study, its aftermath, and the important lessons it still holds for us today.