Did you know sadness and depression aren't the same thing? Sadness comes and goes. Depression comes and stays.

Panic attacks typically go away in about 30 minutes, but that half hour can be tough. Here's how to calm the situation.

De-stress and boost your mood with these six strategies for mindfulness and gratitude.

A popular way to address and manage mental health issues is talk therapy (also known as psychotherapy). Here are five common reasons to see a therapist.

For some people, the holiday season's dread begins early in the fall and continues past the new year.

Meditation can help with common mental health struggles including stress, anxiety and depression.

Mindfulness and gratitude can go a long way in helping you change the way you feel. Here are some tips for parents on how to practice gratitude.

It's common for parents to experience parent guilt at some point during their parenting journey. But increased parent guilt leads to burnout. Here are mindfulness tips for parents to let go of parent guilt.

Parent burnout is more common than we think. Here are ways to decrease parent burnout, prevent future burnout and rediscover your peace.

Parents are no strangers to stress, but too much stress can cause burnout. Here are some ways parents can cope with stress and also practice mindfulness.

Self-care is an important part of a person's life, but parents don't always have the time. Here are tips to practice self-care and mindfulness for parents.

Parents oftentimes struggle to find time for themselves. Here are some ways for parents to become more mindful when it comes to prioritizing self-care.

Returning to college after spending more than a year in COVID-19-required quarantine may come with its own challenges.

Whatever you find, discover what is fun and playful for you to do; this will make you want to continue doing it and even master it! Even gardening or dancing will help reduce anxiety and depression.

That pressure to perform is the most common reason athletes visit a mental performance coach.

While caring for your loved one with multiple sclerosis, don't forget to take care of yourself.

This time in our kids’ lives could shape how they connect with others and the world around them for years to come.

Here are things to look out for that could signal your child is struggling with mental health and how to best address it.

It's easy to confuse sex and gender. Just remember that “sex” is about biology, anatomy and chromosomes. “Gender” is about society’s set of expectations, standards and characteristics.

Burnout doesn't happen overnight. It's the result of a long period of increasing stress at work that isn't being managed. It is important to recognize the signs of burnout so you can help mitigate these feelings.

Think yoga is just for women? Think again. Here are seven ways a regular yoga practice can benefit men.

Studies have shown that cardio exercise helps to increase well-being and mental health. Here’s the best part - You don’t need to do a long or intense workout to relieve stress and anxiety.

If left untreated, depression in men can lead to further withdrawal and isolation, or even worse, harm to themselves as men suffer a higher rate of depression-related suicide.

Maternal mental health is a topic that is slowly gaining more traction in the healthcare community. With that being said, Black mothers are still very much underserved. If you are a Black mother, here are some tools to remember.

Have you ever been manipulated by someone where you doubt your own judgment? This is called gaslighting, and it’s a form of psychological abuse.

What distinguishes "baby blues" from postpartum depression? OB/GYN Alexandra “Sashi” Band, DO, explains the differences between the two.

This is a common thought for someone with a family history of mental illness. We have some answers.

Depression is fairly common among people living with MS. We explore why as well as different coping strategies.

Small steps to decrease stress and increase positivity when caring for a loved one with cancer.

OB/GYN Alexandra "Sashi" Band, DO, explains the symptoms of postpartum depression and when you should reach out for help.

Golden Opportunity is a membership program for men and women age 50 and over offered by Ochsner that promotes an active, healthy and independent lifestyle, offering a broad array of wellness services, educational information, social activities and travel opportunities to keep members on track for optimum health.

With the COVID-19 pandemic a year old now, a growing number of people have been experiencing mental exhaustion or mental fatigue. Here is a list of simple steps that you can do to help with mental exhaustion.

There are specific signs that your child may need help from a mental health professional.

When a team loses, fans tend to consume more calories from saturated fat and added sugar the next day.

Simple recommendations and things to consider when you’re making a charitable gift at the end of the year.

Make your New Year's giving goal small, measurable and be specific. You will be surprised how easy it will be to develop a long-term habit of doing good.

If politics are affecting your anxiety, follow these suggestions to reduce your stress levels.

Meet Mako, a Belgian Malinois and the newest member of the Ochsner security team.

GivingTuesday was created to promote charitable seasonal giving and to give charitable activities their own special day.

Enter the new year feeling great by starting your fitness resolutions now.

Regardless of how you celebrate this year, it’s essential to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research has shown that fellow-feeling and altruistic behavior is associated with greater well-being, health and longevity.

With many organizations hurting because of the pandemic and more people relying on public and non-profit programs than usual, your gift will go so much further this year.

Massage is about stress relief and healing; you should treat the entire experience with this in mind, beginning with your arrival.

A will is a simple document to get executed and allows you to direct who inherits what from your estate.

COVID-19 has shown us how people have stepped forward to help others in need. Here are seven ways you can support a nonprofit organization, like Ochsner, during the COIVD-19 pandemic.

By practicing the art of gratitude and following some commonsense COVID-19 safety protocols, Thanksgiving 2020 can still be a joyful event.

New reports are raising concerns about lingering “brain fog” some COVID-19 patients are experiencing.

The primary difference between worrying and anxiety is the impact each has on your life. Worrying typically doesn’t interfere with your ability to function in your daily life, whereas someone with anxiety will struggle with daily tasks, like focusing on a work deadline or simply getting out of bed in the morning.

Research shows that what you eat can affect the way you feel mentally by impacting your mood and how your brain functions.

Here are a few tips to cope with and maintain your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Children of men with beards had more positive reactions to facial hair than children of dads who were clean-shaven, researchers have found.

Stress is an expected part of daily life, so it’s important to learn healthy ways to manage it. Eight free (or very inexpensive!) ways to cut stress in your life.

Everyone is on high alert when they experience the slightest of symptoms because of the coronavirus outbreak. But could stress be the culprit for your symptoms?

Since the onset of COVID-19, millions of people have contracted the disease. While many have recovered, they still may face some long-term effects post recovery

Are you a go-getter? A social butterfly? Take our workout personality quiz!

Understand the causes of COVID-related insomnia and steps that can be taken for a more restful sleep as we move toward the new normal.

During times of fear and uncertainty, the very best of humanity can triumph, as is the case in these good news stories we've witnessed here at Ochsner Health.

Stress enhances uncomfortable bladder symptoms for a variety of reasons, through our nervous system, muscles and lifestyle.

"It is my personal commitment that every Ochsner employee, nurse, physician, clinician and leader feels like an equal member of the Ochsner family – no matter their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, social or economic background,'' says Warner Thomas, president and CEO of Ochsner Health.

While some tension during hurricane season is inevitable, being aware of your anxiety is the first step to getting a healthy perspective on the situation.

As healthcare providers serving on the front lines of the pandemic, many of us are wondering what life will be like when the country starts to reopen.

Dr. Amy Meoli, Director of Sleep Medicine, explains what may be causing your dreams to feel more vivid during the coronavirus shutdown.

Do you want to thank the nurse who has made a difference in your life? Ochsner Health has compiled three ways to thank a nurse during this special week – all while social distancing!

Going through your transplant journey during a pandemic can feel both scary and overwhelming.

Self-care may have become an excuse to order delivery or sneak in some online shopping at work, but the philosophy behind it is still important. Get back to the roots of self-care by taking care of your mental and physical well-being before you’re over-stressed, burned-out and exhausted. We can help.

Psychological First Aid or PFA is a term first used by mental health experts after World War II in reference to a set of techniques to bolster mental resilience in the face of difficult events.

New Orleans Saints yoga instructor Jessica Huneycutt leads a simple mindful breathing exercise that can be used to decrease anxiety.

For some patients, the virus can seem like another setback toward focusing on your health and mental well-being.

Distractions when working from home can be hard to manage, so we have a few tips for staying focused as you try to balance those work duties with home life.

We’re all experiencing coronavirus anxiety to some degree. Here are some ways to counter it and become a healthier, more positive version of ourselves.

Strategies for couples to manage the unlimited “us” time and make it through the quarantine stronger than ever.

Is self-quarantine life starting to drive you crazy? As tempting as it might be, drop that snack cake and pass up on that glass of wine. There are many ways to cope with the stress and anxiety that comes along with developing cabin fever.

Balancing family, work and schooling during a quarantine can feel overwhelming. Here's what you can do to make navigating this new reality a bit easier.

If you're a healthcare professional, consider starting these habits to keep your mental health in check during the coronavirus.

For caregivers, friends and family of cancer patients, Dr. Michele Larzelere, an oncology psychologist at Ochsner’s Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center, suggests to focus on coping instead of just emotional positivity and offer to be there for the patient “through happy moments, sad moments, scary moments and boring moments."

Melissa Carnall is a chaplain at Ochsner Medical Center on Jefferson Highway. Learn what motivates her to do her job.

What is brain fog? The term does not describe a medical condition but is actually a symptom of an underlying condition that is usually very treatable.

Excessive media use is associated with a higher incidence of obesity and depression. Parents should monitor and supervise the content children view on media.

Habits can come in many forms, and understanding the differences between healthy or productive habits and less productive or unhealthy habits can be difficult for many.

A new study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found kids who watched a child-oriented cooking show featuring healthy food were 2.7 times more likely to make a healthy food choice than those who watched a different episode of the same show featuring unhealthy food.

Are you looking for a way to give back this holiday season? You might want to consider volunteering at your local animal shelter. Not only will you be giving back to an animal in need, you will discover other benefits, too.

According to research, 70% of adults in America report that they obtain insufficient sleep at least one night a month, and 11% report insufficient sleep every night.

While it is fine to come in for a massage if you have slight congestion due to allergies, if you are running fever, you should wait until you’re better.

Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression better known as wintertime depression or the wintertime blues. Symptoms commonly occur beginning in the autumn months and last throughout winter.

After the turkey is eaten and the shopping events of Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season. On Dec. 3, help a friend or stranger out, show up for someone you care about, or give some of what you have to those in need. Every act of generosity counts, and everyone has something to give.

It’s no surprise that dogs melt hearts, but did you know your furry companion can also strengthen your heart and overall health?