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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Jung Kwak One of 16 Awarded Texas Global Faculty Research Seed Grant

July 23, 2026
The UT-Austin School of Nursing is pleased to announce that Associate Professor Jung Kwak, PhD, MSW, FGSA, was awarded seed funding from Texas Global for her project, “What Matters to Persons Living with Dementia: A Japan-U.S. Cross-Cultural Comparison of Self-Agency and Relationship Quality.”
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School of Nursing Faculty Participate in National Palliative Care Leadership Workshop

July 20, 2026
Dr. Eduardo Chávez and Dr. Amber N. Sherman, Clinical Assistant Professors at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, were invited to participate in the Faculty Development and Leadership in Palliative Care Workshop, held July 16–17, 2026, at the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon.
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