Hogg Foundation Blog
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Winners of the New Voices Showcase Essay Contest Announced
We’re pleased to announce winners of the New Voices Showcase, highlighting writers living with or in recovery from mental health challenges.
Dear Pandemic Child
The second you were born, I knew that something special happened in the world. You were certainly born a fighter!
On the Defensive: How Policy Changes Affect Queer Mental Health
In the midst of Pride celebrations, anti-LGBTQ+ policy and legislation have drawn sharp attention to the lack of social acceptance and legal protection this community continues to face.
Opinion: It’s Not Easy Being Gay
The road behind the LGBTQ+ community was paved with love and the road ahead is full of hope. This is one man’s story.
Queer People of Color, Part 2
The intersection of being queer with being a person of color (POC) exposes a person to unique stressors and threats to well-being.
Queer People of Color, Part 1
As queer POC face unique stressors and forms of structural oppression, they have also pioneered unique forms of resilience and community.
Gender-Affirming Care is Trauma-Informed Care
As we celebrate pride month, we must remain vigilant to bigotry and discrimination. Here, we address trauma as part of gender-affirming care
The Power of Being Out
As a mental health foundation, we understand too well that the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals goes to the heart of our core values. A large part of each queer person’s journey is coming out, as there is power in being out as one’s true self. In fact, a...
Play Therapy Improves Academic Achievement
As the natural language of childhood, play allows children to better express their feelings, thoughts, and experiences than words. Indeed, play therapy is to children what counseling is to adults.