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 Steve Hicks School of Social Work (SHS) at The University of Texas at Austin.

Current Research Projects
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 Heart of Healing: Social Workers and Their Role in Mental Health Care
March is National Social Work Month. Here at the Hogg Foundation, we recognize and respect the major role social workers play in supporting mental health and well-being. In this episode of Into the Fold, we are joined by Catherine Wilsnack, a doctoral candidate at the University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work.
2024 Frances Fowler Wallace Memorial Award: Rebecca Jewell
Rebecca Jewell, a doctoral candidate in the clinical psychology program at the University of Houston, has been selected to receive the 2024 Frances Fowler Wallace Memorial for Mental Health award by the Hogg Foundation.
2024 Frances Fowler Wallace Memorial Award: Olivia Hinojosa Galvan
Olivia Hinojosa Galvan, a doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology program at Our Lady of the Lake University has been selected to receive the 2024 Frances Fowler Wallace Memorial Award by the Hogg Foundation.
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