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Dealing With Stress of 2016
All these things matter. It’s not easy. We get that. Along with Dr. King, we believe that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We also believe that in times of challenge and controversy, we must choose to do something rather than just stand on the sidelines.
Read MoreGoing Through Chaos To Building Peace: 2016
Wowzer! 2016 has been a challenging year for our community as well as our nation. Do you feel like current events is just non-stop bad news? It can be like a wet blanket that falls over us, or that rain cloud that never quite goes away. The air is rich with news about the recent…
Read MoreOverview Of Our Services
Have you ever gone to the doctor’s office to get a referral, wishing you could just go and see the person you wanted to see right away? Instead you have to drive around town, make multiple appointments, and fill out more paperwork for every office. Meanwhile, whatever condition is prompting you to see a specialist…
Read MoreBuilding A Successful Environment For Our Children To Learn
Have you ever wondered how you can best set your child up for success in school? If you’re a parent, you’ve probably thought about it constantly since before your child was in school. You may recall, in recent months, we published articles about learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD. While we can test for those and get…
Read MoreVeteran Suicide Update
Veteran suicide and PTSD studies are hot topics in the medical community. According to the Huffington Post and a study conducted in 2014, about 20 veterans commit suicide each day, which is slightly lower to the previous estimate of 22 a day. The most recent study, conducted by the US Department of Veterans Affairs, increased…
Read MoreSuicide Prevention 5K
Have you heard of the #22Pushup Challenge for #22Kill? The goal is to raise awareness for Veteran and Service members who commit suicide, which is a statistical average of 22-day, thus the emphasis on the number “22.” (Although there’s greater awareness around the 22-day average, there’s a new study that’s just been released from…
Read MoreIntroducing Dr. Marjorie Person, Our Newest Team Member!
A few weeks ago we introduced Dr. Person, our new psychiatrist and, most importantly, our newest team member. Here at PTI we pride ourselves in getting the right people into the right positions. Our fundamental question when looking at a new team member is, “Do they believe what we believe?” Qualifications will get someone in…
Read MoreCommunity Response To The Floods
We’re well aware that the recent floods have devastated the surrounding communities of Baton Rouge and we want you all to know that we care and that we’re here for you. This has been a trying time for our community and we’ve already had a rough year in some regards. So far, nearly 40,000 homes…
Read MoreWelcoming Dr. Marjorie Person!
We’re ramping up for success and excellence at the PTI and as part of our winning recipe, we’d like to officially welcome Dr. Marjorie Person into the fold. Dr. Person will begin working with us in the coming weeks and we’re excited to have her on board! This week we’d like to highlight and celebrate…
Read MoreReduce Screen Time At Night For Better Health
We’re living in a digital age where everything is connected, every-thing and every-one is always “on.” There’s no rest until you go to bed, however, the “always-on” of your phone or laptop is keeping your brain flipped in the “always on” mode. Does this scenario sound familiar to you? Turn off the lights to go…
Read MoreUnderstanding Bipolar Disorder And Stigma
What are the biggest proponents of eliminating stigma and discrimination? Advocacy and education. We believe that for a community to move forward with regard to stigma, especially when it’s connected to mental health, a lot of the groundwork comes through one on one relationships and standing up for what’s right. That’s why we do our…
Read MoreTesting For ADHD and Learning Disabilities
Have you ever wondered if you have ADHD? What about your child? Oftentimes, we might just write it off as “just a phase” or that we “need to buckle down.” It’s easy to joke about having ADHD or making excuses for ourselves or our children, however, making sure that you have the correct diagnosis is…
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