Mental Health & the Christian Faith Event
On September 24th 2015, the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute hosted a briefing session titled “Mental Health and the Christian Faith” at The Gathering’s 30th annual event at the Four Seasons in Dallas.
MMHPI & the 84th Session of the Texas Legislature
MMHPI found itself substantially engaged in the legislative process on a number of fronts. CEO Tom Luce’s appointment by Speaker Straus to the Sunset Advisory Commission brought the Institute directly into legislative work while the state’s health and human services agencies were under review.
National Mental Health Awareness Month Recap
Throughout the month of May, mental health organizations and advocates across Texas joined in observing National Mental Health Month with a variety of outreach activities to raise public awareness. The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute is proud to have contributed…
Smart Justice: Texas Needs More Effective Alternatives Than Jail to Treat Mentally Ill
For decades, a best practice of health care systems reform has been to reduce higher-cost emergency health care by promoting more cost-effective primary care aimed at prevention and early intervention of illness and disease. It is time to eliminate the…
What I Learned About the Price of Mental Health Issues for Texas Taxpayers
The following piece was written by guest contributor Representative John E. Davis (R), 76th through 83rd Legislative Sessions, and former Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article II - Health and Human Services.
Year One Milestones & Momentum: 2014 Achievements – 2015 Priorities
The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute launched on April 16th, 2014, with support from founding philanthropic partners including a $10 million grant from the Meadows Foundation. By leveraging the relationships of our board, collaborative partners, staff and our skilled policy team, our first year has marked significant milestones.
Leader Spotlight: My Perspective on Mental Health Care
The following note was written by MMHPI Board member Sharon Butterworth. I first became interested in mental health as a long-time volunteer working on different projects with the Junior League in El Paso and the United Way of El Paso.…
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute Releases Key Findings from Texas Mental Health Survey
More than half of all Texans surveyed have been impacted by mental health issues either at home or at work. The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute issued these and other important findings today. The mental health survey, conducted among randomly…
Looking for Help?
Much research has been done on mental health practices and service delivery. Significant findings and reports can be found through these links, as well as answers to frequently asked questions. Please dial 911 if you think the situation you are…