Hogg Foundation Blog
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Aren’t I a Human Being?
I am a human being… right…? I was born into this world by human beings. Just as everyone else was, If that’s the case…why do I feel like such an alien…?
My Marathon Journey to Mental Health
When the pandemic forced the shutdown of my job in March 2020 it wasn’t the first time I faced major setbacks in my recovery journey.
Diverse Works: A New Art Experience
Podcast: Velta Breyna, a recent graduate of UT Austin and creator of an art project to give voice to and raise awareness of neurodiverse students of color like herself.
Announcing 2022 Ima Hogg Scholarship Recipients
Each year, the Hogg Foundation awards Ima Hogg Scholarships to graduate social work students who have committed to joining the mental health workforce. An investment in their post-graduate careers is an investment in improving the quality of mental health services...
Reflections on Collaborative Inquiry
Reflecting on a Collaborative Inquiry workshop and its relevance to minority mental health.
Moore Fellowship Winner: Women Knowledge Workers in Higher Education Show Themselves Out
M. Yvonne Taylor’s research explores how historically White institutions’ structure affects those who have marginalized identities.
Moore Fellowship Winner: Birthing While Black
Jaylen Wright, doctoral candidate at the University of Texas at Austin, is the latest Moore Fellowship winner.
Black Maternal Mental Health
PODCAST: We speak with a doula and a mother and client, to learn more about building a community of care for Black women.
Triggered by Lights: Red, White, and Blue
What I remember most were the blinding red and blue lights! At four years old, I was very frightened as a police officer took me from my home.