Impact Stories

A sampling of impactful collaborations between the foundation and our grantee partners.

Impact Report

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Scholarship and Fellowship Awardee Stories

Political Climate as a Chronic Stressor

Political Climate as a Chronic Stressor

“In effect we’re sending stress signals to ourselves about which we can do nothing,” says Dr. Christopher McCarthy, Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. The overwhelming uncertainty and tense political climate has become a point of stress for many...

Peer Support in the Criminal Justice System

Peer Support in the Criminal Justice System

“Coming out of the criminal system, for many, means starting over with nothing,” Zarate says. “Our objective is to reduce hospitalization, reduce recidivism, and have them be successful in re-entering the community.” The more we learn, the more obvious it seems that...

Mental Health and Media: Stop Raising Awareness Already

Mental Health and Media: Stop Raising Awareness Already

Photo credit: Mental Health America of Greater Houston “Awareness does not always associate with action or effectiveness,” Carrie Baron says. “Just because you’re aware doesn’t mean that you’re changing the situation.” Earlier this year, an article published in the...