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March is National Social Work Month. Here at the Hogg Foundation, we recognize and respect the major role social workers play in supporting mental health and well-being. In this episode of Into the Fold, we are joined by Catherine Wilsnack, a doctoral candidate at the University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work.

The elusive concept of love is at the center of our most recent episode of Into the Fold, which features an archived recording of the Hogg Foundation radio show, The Human Condition.

Mental health advocacy in Texas is undergoing significant shifts as new policies reshape the landscape of care and access. Our most recent episode of Into the Fold features a compelling discussion with three local policy experts.

Austin Clubhouse provides a safe and inclusive space for individuals with mental health challenges, especially during the holidays. The organization’s approach is rooted in fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support.

Alison Mohr Boleware, LMSW, director of policy at the Hogg Foundation, and Lyssette Galvan, policy director for National Alliance on Mental Illness Texas, share insights on navigating the challenges and complexities of their work in the mental health policy field.

A conversation with Dr. Ryan Sutton, associate professor in the department of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and former post-doctoral fellow at the Hogg Foundation, on mental health in the workplace and how workplaces can be transformed into spaces that promote mental health and well-being.

Dr. Martinez’ involvement in the peer support and recovery movement has come to resonate with him tremendously. 

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.

It’s hard to ignore the seasonal emphasis on gratitude that surrounds holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hannukah. But just what does it mean to be thankful?  Download Transcript In this episode we speak with Dr. Bob Duke to discuss the practice of gratitude...

As final exams approach, UT students and counselors explore community support and self-care as antidotes to heightened stress.