Research at the Foundation
Information about our research projects.The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health supports research by facilitating knowledge sharing, ongoing learning, and opportunities to improve systems of care among partners and stakeholders. The foundation also supports new research approaches that engage youth and adults with direct experience of mental health challenges, their family members, care providers, and academic partners. Innovation is central to the foundation’s approach, guiding its efforts to identify and test new practices that have the potential to transform mental health in Texas.
The foundation also proudly aligns itself with the mission and values, including innovation and evidence-based practice, of the School of Social Work (SHS) at The University of Texas at Austin.
Current Research Projects
Health Equity and Older Adults
The one-day Health Equity and Older Adults Summit created a space for open dialogue, collaborative problem-solving, and the exchange of innovative ideas.
Dialogues on Mental Health Records
The Dialogues on Mental Health Records project is a platform to address the challenges of managing historical public mental health records through a series of nationwide convenings. These convenings will bring people together across regions, disciplines, and life experiences.
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The Latest on the Dialogues on Mental Health Records Project
Providing a groundbreaking platform to address the challenges of managing, preserving, and sharing public mental health records.
2026 Moore Fellowship Recipient: Abdulla Al Kafy
The Hogg Foundation is pleased to announce Abdulla Al Kafy, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Geography and the Environment at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), as the 2026 recipient of the Moore Fellowship.
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.
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