by Hogg Staff | Feb 22, 2013 | Blog
Earlier this week, I wrote a blog about supporting others experiencing grief through comfort and compassion. I also know it is important that we support ourselves for our own mental health. Many of us living with the experience of mental illness know that achieving...
by Hogg Staff | Feb 20, 2013 | Blog
This past week I attended the funeral of a very dear friend’s mother. She was 95 years old and an incredible lady. As I traveled to her home town to attend the funeral, I visited with her many friends and family members, and was reminded of the death of my own...
by Ike Evans | Mar 1, 2012 | Blog
Over the past year, the consumer movement in Texas has made tremendous strides, expanding the consumer community and strengthening their network. Here are the highlights of some of the major consumer events that the Hogg Foundation has been a part of: In August, Texas...
by Rick Ybarra | Dec 1, 2011 | Blog
As Andy Williams sang in his 1963 hit, December can be “the most wonderful time of the year!” But for some, it feels like anything but wonderful. This phenomenon, called the “holiday blues,” is more common than many of us realize. Here are some interesting facts and...
by Hogg Staff | Oct 27, 2011 | Blog
Many families and other caregivers live with the challenge of supporting individuals dually diagnosed with mental illness and intellectual disabilities. It is estimated that approximately 30-35 percent of those with intellectual disabilities also experience a...