March is National Social Work Month, and here at the Hogg Foundation, we see firsthand the major role social workers play in the upkeep of mental health.
We are joined today by Catherine Wilsnack, a doctoral candidate at The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Catherine earned her B.S. in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her M.S.W. from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice. Prior to pursuing social work, she worked as a mental health clinician. She discusses the unique perspective that social workers have on mental health and the collaboration between academic researchers and practitioners at the heart of the field.
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.
Rebuilding Trust in Our Systems of Care
Trust is the foundation of every system that is supposed to support us—schools, hospitals, mental health services, and even the justice system. But for many communities, that trust has been broken again and again.
Rhythms of Resilience: An Early Look at the Robert Lee Sutherland Seminar
This year’s RLS seminar will feature a keynote experience unlike any other—a powerful blend of rhythm, connection, and healing led by Grammy Award–winning percussionist Nina Rodriguez.
Community-Based Solutions: Grassroots Mental Health Innovations That Work
When it comes to supporting rural communities, especially around mental health, success often starts not with answers, but with questions—and a deep commitment to listening.
Children of Change: Supporting Youth Mental Health in an Uncertain World
We take a deep dive into youth mental health, the pressures on families and educators, and the community-driven solutions that offer hope.
AI and Beyond: Technology Shaping Mental Health
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is changing how we live, work, and even how we take care of our mental health. At the Hogg Foundation, we care deeply about how new tools like AI are being used to help people.





