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Summer Wellness Camp Helps Children Build Mental Health Skills Through Art

Summer Wellness Camp Helps Children Build Mental Health Skills Through Art

Grant Halliburton Foundation was honored to be the beneficiary of the 13th annual Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit, held May 29 at the historic Longhorn Ballroom. With 640 guests in attendance and a lineup of live music, exciting auction items, and heartfelt moments, the event raised a record-breaking $173,000 in support of the Foundation’s mental health work with North Texas youth and families.

YES YOU CAN! Summer Program Brought Mental Health Support to North Texas Youth

YES YOU CAN! Summer Program Brought Mental Health Support to North Texas Youth

Grant Halliburton Foundation was honored to be the beneficiary of the 13th annual Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit, held May 29 at the historic Longhorn Ballroom. With 640 guests in attendance and a lineup of live music, exciting auction items, and heartfelt moments, the event raised a record-breaking $173,000 in support of the Foundation’s mental health work with North Texas youth and families.

10 Things To Know About Nancy

10 Things To Know About Nancy

Meet Nancy Celis, Grant Haliburton Foundation’s Thrive education summer intern.

Originally from Dallas, Nancy is entering her sophomore year at Dallas College, where she’s majoring in science. She’s passionate about education, art, and making a difference through meaningful connections. During her time with the Foundation, Nancy is gaining hands-on experience in presentation development, youth outreach, and nonprofit fundraising.

North Texas Middle and High School Students Gather for Texas-Sized Peer-to-Peer Conference to Learn about Mental Health and Suicide Prevention on Jan. 15, 2025

North Texas Middle and High School Students Gather for Texas-Sized Peer-to-Peer Conference to Learn about Mental Health and Suicide Prevention on Jan. 15, 2025

On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, more than 1,000 teen members from across North Texas will gather at the third annual Texas Peer-to-Peer Youth Conference to connect and learn from others about how to break the stigma of discussing mental health and to provide help and hope for their fellow students and communities. In its third year, this peer-to-peer conference sold out the first day of registration.

North Texas Middle and High School Students Gather for Texas-Sized Hope Squad Conference to Learn about Mental Health, Resources

North Texas Middle and High School Students Gather for Texas-Sized Hope Squad Conference to Learn about Mental Health, Resources

On Thursday, October 19, more than 1,400 Hope Squad members from across North Texas gathered for the Texas-Sized Hope Squad Conference to connect and learn from others how to break the stigma of mental health and provide help and hope to their fellow students and communities.

“What do you do?”: The Powerful Link Between Work and Well-Being

“What do you do?”: The Powerful Link Between Work and Well-Being

It’s no mystery work plays a primary role in our lives. According to the United Nations’ International Labour Organization, Americans work 137 hours more than Japanese workers, 260 more hours than British workers, and 499 more hours than French Workers. “What do you do?” has become the gold-standard of introductory questions when meeting someone new. We often conflate work with worth and perceive occupation as a primary determinant of social status. For example, when someone says they’re a doctor, our ears perk up!

Hard Days of the Holidays

Hard Days of the Holidays

For most people, the holidays are wonderful times to be with friends and family. But for those grieving the loss of a loved one, the holidays are full of reminders of who is missing. Perhaps you know this firsthand or you’re walking alongside someone who is hurting.

Important Notice About Grant Halliburton Foundation Program Cancellations

Important Notice About Grant Halliburton Foundation Program Cancellations

Grant Halliburton Foundation takes the health and well-being of our community seriously and is continuing to monitor the situation as it relates to the coronavirus (COVID-19). In light of the current recommendations from the CDC, we are canceling or postponing the following events:

Valentine’s Day Blues: Young Love

Valentine’s Day Blues: Young Love

As every supermarket in town begins to fill with red roses, chocolate covered strawberries, and an invisible sign that reads: “To be happy, you must be in love,” it makes sense for love and relationships to be on the mind.

Why does Valentine’s Day seem to have the power to genuinely make people feel crummy?

Don't Miss When Life Hands You Teenagers

Don't Miss When Life Hands You Teenagers

Grant Halliburton Foundation is once again hosting our adolescent mental health conference When Life Hands You Teenagers on Wednesday, September 25 at Plano Event Center. This promises to be an enlightening conference for mental health professionals, parents, educators, and others who live or work with children and teens.

Q&A: Should Teens Watch "13 Reasons Why"?

Q&A: Should Teens Watch "13 Reasons Why"?

13 Reasons Why, a Netflix series about a teenage girl who takes her own life, has received mixed reviews from the public and particularly the mental health community. The main concern is that the show arguably sensationalizes teen suicide and makes the topic intriguing and attractive to adolescents. Should teens be watching 13 Reasons Why? Kelly Jameson, Ph.D., a North Dallas therapist in private practice, shares her perspective.

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