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The Tragedy of Mental Health Stigma
Get help without fear. Sounds simple enough, but getting mental healthcare help without fear can be very difficult for some people. In fact, fear is a leading cause for not seeking mental healthcare. According to Mental Health America (MHA), “one out of five Americans will not receive the treatment they need. There are many reasons for…
Read MorePresenteeism: What is It and How to Deal With It
You are mentally stressed, unfocused, or otherwise struggling. You probably should stay at home but you don’t. As a motivated responsible person, you go to your classes or to work anyway. Has this ever happened to you? This a situation is called, “Presenteeism,” where you are at work or in class even though you aren’t…
Read MoreManaging College
Being in college these days is tough. Do you feel like you are always “pressed for time,” that there is “not enough time in the day,” and that you just “run out of time.” These feelings can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, problems with eating, difficulty sleeping, difficulty paying attention in class, and more. Does…
Read MorePost Trauma Institute Announces Rebrand to P.T.I.
The new brand and proprietary software strengthen the company’s focus and dedication to providing exceptional mental healthcare throughout the Baton Rouge area. BATON ROUGE, La., Nov. 6, 2019 — Post Trauma Institute, a leading regional provider of mental and behavioral health services, today announced its official rebrand to P.T.I. (Percuro Transverto Instituo). The iterative change…
Read MoreVPN: Intersection of Healthcare and the Workplace
What? The Post Trauma Institute (PTI) proudly offers perhaps the most significant innovation in mental healthcare assessment and care in Louisiana: the Virtual Psych Network™, or VPN™. With VPN™, PTI can provide remote delivery of outpatient healthcare services for employers and their workforces. Where? PTI still offers high-quality mental healthcare services through personal office visits,…
Read MoreWhat’s in a Name?
Since our beginning in 2011, the Post Trauma Institute is often referred to by its initials, PTI. As we evolve as a healthcare organization and continue to provide innovative mental healthcare, our identity in our community must evolve as well. To that end, the initials PTI have come to represent something new: P: Percuro (to…
Read MoreIt’s That Time of Year: School!
It’s a new school year for young “Ashley.” Like most parents, hers are out buying her school supplies, books, maybe uniforms or new clothes… But what more can her parents do to prepare Ashley to be the best that she can be while in school? If they suspect that Ashley has physical difficulties that would…
Read MoreWhat is Child Psychiatry at PTI
Professional Happiness
Recent research has found “a striking association between population density — the concentration of people in a given area — and happiness.” In other words, the lower the average population density, the greater is the overall happiness in those communities.
Read MoreConsider Joining Our Community
Do you want to live your life on your own terms? Do you want to work in a place where you are appreciated? As a member of our team, your voice will be heard, you will part of something bigger than yourself, and your values are our values.
Read MoreTake a Pause
Lately it feels as if this country is in a state of constant turmoil. The breaking news jumps from one crisis to the next. Everyday issues become political and polarizing like never before, and with no end in sight.
Read MoreThe Culture: Synergy and Heart
Our staff understands how hard finding balance between work and personal life can be. To develop synergy between these two most important facets of life is a key ingredient for successful treatment.
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