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Youth Voice at the Capitol

View photos and videos of youth from Students Engaged in Activating Texas (SEAT) convening at the Texas Capitol for a day of advocacy.

Funding Mental Health: Innovations and Opportunities 

Who funds mental health work? How do organizations access support for the critical services they provide? And what does innovation in mental health funding look like? 

April 2025 Staff Highlights

Here’s a snapshot of the presentations made, events hosted, and honors received by the talented and dedicated staff of the Hogg Foundation during the month of April 2025.

Opinion | The looming crisis: How federal funding cuts threaten Texans’ mental health

“The uncertain future of our mental health infrastructure does not bode well for Texans. We must demand lawmakers protect the programs that keep our communities healthy, our families supported, and our future secure.”

The Heart of Healing: Social Workers and Their Role in Mental Health Care

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.

March 2025 Staff Highlights

Here’s a snapshot of the presentations made, events hosted, and honors received by the talented and dedicated staff of the Hogg Foundation during the month of March 2025. 

Learning to Love: Dr. Leo Buscaglia on The Human Condition

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.

February 2025 Staff Highlights

Here’s a snapshot of the presentations made, events hosted, and honors received by the talented and dedicated staff of the Hogg Foundation during the month of February 2025.

2025 Francis Fowler Wallace Memorial Award: Miguel (Mickey) Garcia

Miguel (Mickey) Garcia, a doctoral candidate in the general psychology program with a concentration in health psychology at the University of Texas at El Paso has been selected to receive the 2024 Frances Fowler Wallace Memorial Award by the Hogg Foundation.

2024 Frances Fowler Wallace Memorial Award: Rebecca Jewell

Rebecca Jewell, a doctoral candidate in the clinical psychology program at the University of Houston, has been selected to receive the 2024 Frances Fowler Wallace Memorial for Mental Health award by the Hogg Foundation.

The Heart of Healing: Social Workers and Their Role in Mental Health Care

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.

Learning to Love: Dr. Leo Buscaglia on The Human Condition

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.

Public Policy for Building a Resilient Future

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.

Supporting Mental Health During the Holidays

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.

The Purpose of Policy Work in a Divisive Time

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.

World Mental Health Day: Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace 

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.

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.

Exploring Gratitude

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...

Final Exams and Student Well-being

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

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