Advancing Mental Health and Emotional Nourishment Project

Advancing Mental Health Through Community, Care, and Connection

The Advancing Mental Health and Emotional Nourishment (AMEN) Project at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing is a community-based initiative designed to reduce health disparities and improve mental and physical wellness outcomes for Travis County community members, particularly those with limited access to quality care.

Learn more about the AMEN Project

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Meet AMEN Team

Meet the leaders and members advancing the AMEN Project's mission to promote mental wellness and strengthen community well-being.

Meet Our Team

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Find AMEN Resources

Find national and local mental health resources, crisis support services, and community services for individuals and families.

Find Resources

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Explore AMEN Toolkits

Explore practical mental health toolkits that strengthen support, awareness, and well-being in communities and organizations.

Explore AMEN Toolkits

UT Austin School of Nursing News

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Fall 2026 Light the Lamp Pinning Ceremony

Oct. 8, 2026
The Light the Lamp Pinning Ceremony honors nursing students as they prepare to enter clinical settings and celebrates their commitment to humanistic, patient-centered care. Please join us on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 6:30–8:00 PM CDT at Texas Union, Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom (3.202). For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will also be available virtually via our YouTube livestream.
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Heart of the Matter: CPR, First Aid Courses Impact Austin Community

Sept. 24, 2026
UT Police Officer Grant Kessler faced an emergency on an ordinary summer day that became a fight to save a man’s life. Thanks in part to training from the School of Nursing, Kessler responded quickly and confidently during a medical distress call to support the life-saving measures.
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