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- News ReleaseDecember 1, 2021
To raise awareness of mental health issues, the annual Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest is announcing its call for submissions from Dec. 1, 2021 until March 15, 2022.
Topics: Mental Health
- News ArticleOctober 11, 2021
The Texas Legislature designated October as Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Awareness Month to educate Texans on behavioral health parity.
Topics: Mental Health
- September 20, 2021
Since March 2020, HHSC’s COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line has helped Texans gain access to mental health services during the pandemic.
Topics: Mental Health
- News ReleaseSeptember 7, 2021
During September, HHSC is working to reduce the stigma surrounding suicide and increase awareness about suicide prevention.
Topics: Mental Health
- Client News, News ArticleJuly 14, 2021
Gov. Abbott today announced Texas HHSC is receiving more than $210 million in federal emergency grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for mental health and substance use disorder services to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Topics: Mental Health, Substance Use
- News ReleaseJuly 7, 2021
HHSC and the UT Southwestern Medical Center are developing plans for a new state psychiatric hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Topics: Mental Health
- June 18, 2021
HHSC recently invited Texans of all ages to showcase their artistic talents and express their experiences with mental health.
Topics: Mental Health
- News ReleaseMay 28, 2021
Texas HHSC is launching a new behavioral health awareness eLearning series to empower families with more knowledge and understanding of behavioral health conditions.
Topics: Mental Health
- Media AdvisoryMay 20, 2021
HHSC hosts a virtual reception to highlight art submissions and contest winners from the Mental Health Creative Arts Contest.
Topics: Mental Health
- May 14, 2021
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and HHS is providing opportunities and resources to raise awareness about mental health issues.
Topics: Mental Health