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Understanding Houston articles offer analysis, perspective, and lived experience from a variety of authors including nonprofit leaders and researchers, among others. They do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Understanding Houston and/or the Greater Houston Community Foundation, but reflect our commitment to lifting up unique voices within the Houston community.
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It’s okay to say you have a mental illness. Learn how Gary Blau, Ph.D., and others are working toward a more open dialogue surrounding mental health in Houston.
Gary M. Blau Ph.D,
Blog | Health
Learn how the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Greater Houston is working to broaden perspectives on mental Health throughout our region.
Heather Leighton,
Blog | Community Voices | Health
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Understanding Houston chronicles the creation of Fort Bend County’s first Community Health Assessment and Health Improvement Plan.
Fort Bend County Health and Human Services,
Blog | Community Context | Health | Housing
Understanding Houston shares key data highlighting Fort Bend County’s strengths and challenges at The Big Picture.
Kaitlin Necas,
Blog | Community Voices | Health | Housing
Key insights on mental health in youth and children in the greater Houston area from our event on July 20, 2022
Understanding Houston,
Blog | Health
Dr. Jonatan Gioia of UTHealth takes a data-driven look at the prevalence of HIV in Houston and the progress enabling HIV+ individuals to lead full, healthy lives.
Jonatan Gioia,
Blog | Health
Urban Harvest explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has made community gardens even more vital in the fight against food insecurity in Greater Houston.
Libby Kennedy,
Blog | Environment | Health
Although Hurricane Havey and the COVID-19 pandemic are very different crises, the lives they upend are often the same.
Shao-Chee Sim, PhD,
Blog | Disasters | Health
Explore the various ways COVID-19 is directly and indirectly impacting children’s mental health in Houston and beyond.
Dr. Julie Kaplow,
Blog | Disasters | Health
It’s okay to say you have a mental illness. Learn how Gary Blau, Ph.D., and others are working toward a more open dialogue surrounding mental health in Houston.
Gary M. Blau Ph.D,
Blog | Health
Explore how geographical and demographic factors impact life expectancies in neighborhoods throughout the Houston area.
Robiel Abraha,
Blog | Health
Learn how the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Greater Houston is working to broaden perspectives on mental Health throughout our region.
Heather Leighton,
Blog | Community Voices | Health