Why choose Ochsner Health Center - Physicians Park?

At Ochsner Health Center – Physicians Park, you have a committed team focused on supporting your emotional well-being right here in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

This doctor's office is part of the Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge campus. Here, Ochsner's experienced team offers psychiatry and behavioral health services in a welcoming, judgment-free setting. Whether you are managing anxiety, depression, stress or another concern, you can count on compassionate care that puts you first.

Ochsner Health Center – Physicians Park's mental health experts work together to meet you where you are. Care may include one-on-one sessions, group settings, medication management and more. Ochsner's team builds a plan around what works best for you, whether you need a same-day visit or ongoing support.

Seeking help for your mental health takes courage, and Ochsner honors that step with compassion and respect. The team listens closely, works alongside you and creates a care plan built around your needs and goals. It is Ochsner's mission to ensure you get the help you need in a way that fits your life.

FAQs

Psychiatry and behavioral health are related, but they're not the same thing. Think of behavioral health as a big umbrella that covers all sorts of care for problems with thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Psychiatry is a part of behavioral health, focusing specifically on diagnosing and treating mental health issues using medicine, talking therapies or other treatments. Psychiatrists are doctors who specialize in this part of behavioral health, helping people get better when they're dealing with mental health challenges.

  • Anxiety disorders: This is when people feel worried or scared about things more than usual, and it can make everyday situations tough to get through.
  • Mood disorders: These affect your emotions and can make you feel sad (like in depression) or happy or energetic (like in bipolar disorder) for a long time.
  • Psychotic disorders: When someone has these, they might see or hear things that aren’t there (hallucinations) or believe things that aren't true (delusions). Schizophrenia is one example.
  • Eating disorders: This is when people have a hard time with food and eating behaviors, like eating too much or not enough, which can be harmful to their health.
  • Addiction and substance use disorders: This happens when someone can't stop using something, even if it's causing them harm. It could be alcohol, drugs or even activities like gambling.
  • Personality disorders: People with these disorders have patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that are different from what society expects and can cause problems in their life. One example is borderline personality disorder.
  • Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders: This includes conditions where people have repeated thoughts (obsessions) and actions (compulsions) that they feel they must do, like washing their hands many times.

  • Feeling sad or worried: Sometimes, people feel so down or anxious that it's hard for them to do everyday things. This is when they might talk to someone like a counselor to feel better.
  • Eating problems: Some folks have a tough time with food, like eating too much or not enough, which can make them feel sick. They can get help to eat in healthier ways.
  • Getting angry: Everyone gets mad sometimes, but if someone gets angry all the time and it causes problems at home or school, they might need to learn new ways to handle their temper.
  • Addiction: This is when someone can't stop doing something, even if it's harming them, like drinking alcohol a lot or playing video games non-stop. There are people who can help them break these habits.
  • Relationship troubles: Having problems with friends or family can make you feel bad. Talking to a professional can help sort out these issues.
  • Stress from school or work: When homework, tests, or job tasks get overwhelming, it can make someone feel stressed out. Learning how to manage this stress is part of behavioral health.
  • Behavioral health is about getting support for these and other challenges, so you can feel good and live your best life.

Psychiatry is a crucial part of mental healthcare. Psychiatrists are doctors who specialize in figuring out what's going on in someone's brain and feelings. They look at both the physical and emotional parts of mental health issues. Their job is to diagnose, which means they decide what kind of mental health challenge someone might have. Then, they come up with a plan to help, which can include talking therapies, medication or other treatments. They aim to make people feel better and help them handle their mental health challenges in the best way possible. With their expertise, psychiatrists play a big role in helping individuals lead happier and healthier lives.

Yes, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is considered part of behavioral health. It's a condition that affects how focused and calm a person can be. People with ADHD might find it hard to pay attention, sit still, or think before they act. Behavioral healthcare includes helping those with ADHD learn ways to manage these challenges so they can do well in school, work, and in their relationships. It’s about finding the right support and strategies to help each person thrive.