News & Events

KSLA12 - Dr. Michelle Yetman, LSUHS clinical psychologist states, it is important for caregivers to recognize the impact that caregiving can have on their mental and emotional well-being and to seek support and resources to manage the stresses.

KSLA12 - Dr. Shawn McNeil, LSUHS Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, shares how substance abuse can affect a person’s brain and behavior, leading to the inability to control their use of substances, like legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, or medications.

KSLA12 - Director for LSUHS Institute for Childhood Resilience, Laura Alderman, shares that when children have too much stress they may develop mental health problems and other health issues including cardiovascular. 

KSLA12 - “The biggest thing is asking for help. Once a person calls and asks for help, they’ve made a decision to try and get better,” shares Dr. Mark Cogburn, LSUHS Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. 

318Forum - The changing of the seasons is an exciting time for many but can be problematic for some people. LSUHS Psychiatrist, Dr. Shawn McNeil, shares information on Seasonal Affective Disorder symptoms and treatments. 

KTAL News - Laura Alderman, Director at LSUHS Institute for Childhood Resilience, says children are largely powerless to control the circumstances of their lives, so they may feel fearful about going places. One of the keys to getting over a traumatic experience is finding trust within your circle.

The handbook addresses treatment planning for children with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disabilities using a medical home perspective, emphasizing collaboration between patients, families and providers.

318 Forum Magazine - Laura Alderman, Director of the LSUHS Institute for Childhood Resilience, shares "Suicide affects all ages. In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control identified suicide as among the top nine leading causes of death for ages 10-64." 

KSLA 12 - On Monday (Aug. 15), representatives of several agencies came together to announce improvements to the crisis response team for people in mental crisis. Dr. James Patterson, chairman of the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at LSUHS, said this shift is about serving people with mental illness in a way that best serves them and the community.