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Arts and Humanities Research Grants for Early Career Faculty
This initiative’s goal is to produce and publish research findings of scholarly works investigating the interface of mental health, well-being, and the arts and humanities.
Featured Publication
Language Matters in Mental Health
The words we use shape how we see the world–and ourselves. The words we choose and the meanings we attach to them influence our decisions, beliefs, and well-being. We have a choice in the words we use to describe ourselves, others, and the world around us.
Latest Podcast
Let Community Drive the Work: A Conversation with Larissa Minner
In this episode of the podcast, Larissa Minner, a researcher at the Texas Center for Disability Studies at the University of Texas School of Social Work and director of the Weaving Inclusion Together in research Hub (WITH), joins us for an exploration of how small-scale changes to everyday practice can catalyze deeper change not only to lives, but to systems.
Staff Highlights
November 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 November 2025.
Community Voices
Toward a More Effective 911 Alternative
This blog post is guest authored by Larry D. Brown Jr., PhD, associate director for Community Health and Violence Prevention Services at Harris County Public Health. He presented a session at the Robert Lee Sutherland Seminar as part of the Building Partnerships and Collaboration track.
Opinion
For Austin State Hospital, Building a Newer, Bigger Facility is Not Enough
The long-overdue redesign of the Austin State Hospital is nearing completion.
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More Mental Health News
Root-Bound or Growth Mindset?
A growth mindset is the belief that skills and abilities can be improved and that developing these is the purpose of your actions.
Listening to Learn: Lessons from Communities of Care
As we move forward, the foundation will continue to show up in communities with the spirit of collaboration and listening to learn.
October 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 October 2025.
Special Opportunity Funding: Emotional Well-Being on the College Campus
Two of this year’s Special Opportunity Funding grants were awarded to programs that support student wellness at the university level.
Three Things to Know About Meeting with Policymakers
From the Robert Lee Sutherland Seminar Policy Pre-seminar, here are three things to know about meeting with policymakers.
Federal Funding Shifts and their Impacts on Texas Communities
Recent federal actions under the new administration have reshaped key programs that impact health, nutrition, education, and research.
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