MENTAL HEALTH
Live Oak Community gives TXST students hands-on experience
Cognitive disabilities such as traumatic brain injuries, intellectual developmental disabilities, autism and other mental illnesses can be isolating. Socialization is important in order to increase cognitive functioning and overall well being. That is something that Live Oak Living Community utilizes regularly to positively impact the lives of its residents, and they employ Texas State student interns that create various social clubs and interact regularly with those living in the community. This approach has positive benefits that are twofold as it also gives the students invaluable experience in the field and many are hired on as permanent staff when their internship concludes. Live Oak held its 10th annual graduation ceremony for those interns on April 30.
