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A new initiative will expand access to grief and trauma care in Tarrant County
August 19, 2026 – The Meadows Institute was featured in a story by NBC 5 DFW highlighting our partnership with Soar, a social impact capital project, to launch the Tarrant County Trauma and Grief Collaborative….
Governor Abbott Appoints Mata To Texas Commission On Fire Protection
August 11, 2026 – The Meadows Institute is featured in a press release from Governor Greg Abbott announcing Enrique Mata’s appointment to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Enrique, the executive director of the Meadows…
Tom Luce remembered for faith, family and service at Dallas funeral
August 16, 2026 – The Dallas Morning News recently published a story remembering the life and legacy of Tom Luce, highlighting his decades of public service to Texas. The story reflects on Tom’s wide-ranging impact across…
Denton to contribute $10K toward countywide mental health and jail diversion center plan
August 7, 2026 – The Meadows Institute was mentioned in a story by the Denton Record-Chronicle about the Denton City Council’s vote to support the development of a pilot mental health and jail diversion center….
Lyda Hill, the dynamic woman quietly shaping modern Dallas
July 27, 2026 – The Meadows Institute was mentioned in a story in Dallas Morning News honoring the remarkable life and legacy of long-time supporter Lyda Hill. Guided by her core belief that “science is…
The promise of innovative mental health models
July 19, 2026 – The Meadows Institute is featured in Community College Daily in an article highlighting systems-level frameworks and stepped care models designed to support students before they reach a point of crisis. This…
Trailblazing Texan Lyda Hill’s Philanthropy Is Grounded in Science Solutions
July 15, 2026 – The Meadows Institute is featured in a story by Inside Philanthropy about philanthropist Lyda Hill’s approach to strategic giving and long-term impact. The article highlights Lyda Hill as a cofounding donor…
Collaborative care model shows promise for perinatal mental health, but barriers remain
July 8, 2026 – The Meadows Institute is featured as part of a series of articles by Contemporary OB/GYN on perinatal mental health. Chief Medical Officer Roshni Koli was invited to discuss perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and…
Texas lawmakers examine the state’s fragmented response to homelessness
July 13, 2026 – The Meadows Institute is featured in a story by Texas Public Radio on the Texas Legislature’s efforts to address homelessness in the upcoming legislative session. The article includes the invited testimony…
IU Health lands $1M toward clinical program for treatment-resistant depression
July 3, 2026 – The Meadows Institute was featured in the Indianapolis Business Journal in a story that highlighted our partnership with Indiana University to develop their Indiana University Health Treatment-Resistant Depression program. The program…
One year after Hill Country floods, mental health experts warn deep wounds may still be ahead
July 2, 2026 – Jennifer Erasime, the senior vice president of regional initiatives at the Meadows Institute, spoke to WFAA’s Teresa Woodard about the ongoing mental health needs of children and families who were affected…
Childhood trauma and grief expert talks about continual mental health recovery a year after July 2025 floods
June 30, 2026 – As the one-year mark of the tragic floods in the Hill Country approaches, it is essential to provide support for both the current and future mental health needs of the residents…
Mental health Institute honors Galveston College for student support systems
June 25, 2026 – The Meadows Institute’s Minding College Minds work is featured in the Galveston County Daily News. On June 23, the Meadows Institute presented Galveston College with the Architect Award, recognizing the college’s…
State lawmakers, Austin leaders discuss homelessness, mental health and foster care
June 25, 2026 – The Meadows Institute’s health and public safety work was featured in a story by KVUE about yesterday’s meeting of the House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs. Executive Vice President of Health and…
How Utah Is Looking Out for Kids Who Lose a Parent
June 2, 2026 – The Meadows Institute is featured in Reasons to be Cheerful, a nonprofit media outlet, in a story about the steps Utah is taking to support bereaved children. In April, Utah’s Intermountain…
A year after the Central Texas, Camp Mystic flood, the grief endures. Tips on how to cope.
May 30, 2026 – The Meadows Institute is featured in USA Today with an opinion piece by Dr. Julie Kaplow titled “A year after the Central Texas, Camp Mystic flood, the grief endures. Tips on…
School children at San Diego mosque need support to process trauma of shooting
May 19, 2026 – The Meadows Institute was featured in a story on NPR’s “All Things Considered” about yesterday’s attack at the mosque in San Diego. Julie Kaplow spoke about the impact that violence has…
Understanding disaster anxiety, weather-related PTSD in South Texas
May 17, 2026 – The Meadows Institute is featured in a story by San Antonio’s KSAT12 about weather-related post-traumatic stress and how to help people who are affected. Dr. Julie Kaplow explained that storms and…
Homelessness in Dallas, Collin counties down for fifth consecutive year
May 14, 2026 – The Meadows Institute appears in an article in the Dallas Morning News covering the “State of Homelessness Address” by Housing Forward. The Meadows Institute has supported Housing Forward and other local partners in…
‘The house is on fire’: Sam Garrison intensifies behavioral health focus ahead of Speakership
May 14, 2026 – The Meadows Institute is featured in a story by Florida Politics on the Florida Chamber Leadership Conference on Safety, Health, and Sustainability. Now in its sixth year, the conference brings together…