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Hogg Policy Academy and Policy Fellows to Focus on Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health and Well-being in Next Cohort
The 2024-25 cohort of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health Policy Academy and Policy Fellows initiative will focus on supporting child, youth, and family mental health and well-being.
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 episode we speak with Dr. Bob Duke to discuss the practice of gratitude...
A Q&A with Emily Ibarra, Hogg Foundation Program Fellow
In November of 2023, the Hogg Foundation hired Emily Ibarra as its first-ever Program Fellow. In this role, she supports learning efforts around community development/public health throughout the foundation and with external stakeholders across Texas.
Co-Signer Spotlight: Mindful Philanthropy
Mindful Philanthropy builds bridges – bridges of learning, collaboration, and support between funders and the people and programs making an impact in the fields of mental health, addiction, and well-being.
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.
Rosalynn Carter: Her Legacy as a Mental Health Champion Lives On
An unwavering, steadfast leader, champion, and advocate for mental health. That was Rosalynn Carter.
Young Minds Matter: Not Just a Day but a Movement
The insight, vulnerability, and stories shared at Young Minds Matter ignited conversations that will echo beyond that one day.
Young Minds Matter: Real Queens
As vice-president and co-founder of Real Queens Help Fix Each Other’s Crowns, Brandi Meister gives women and girls the support they need to maintain mental health and wellness.
Transforming Young Minds Collectively
Two young changemakers are making a long-term investment in the well-being of their community by empowering youth to engage in civic discourse.
Data Justice for Mental Health: A Q&A with Taylor Payne, postdoctoral fellow
In July of 2023, the Hogg Foundation hired Taylor Payne as its newest postdoctoral fellow. In this Q&A we talk with Taylor about her role and her goals for the future.
Addressing Community Needs with Community Expertise
It’s time to recognize community members as the experts in their communities. Effective and sustainable community-level change can’t and won’t happen unless community members are actively involved in the decision and policy-making process.
Hogg Foundation Statement on Migrant Mental Health
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health feels compelled to publicly respond to recent harmful rhetoric regarding people who immigrate to Texas.
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