Mental Health Tips

Anxiety is one of the most common concerns patients bring into the clinic. Many people assume anxiety is purely psychological, but in reality, anxiety symptoms can often be influenced by underlying physical conditions. At NOLA Care, we take a whole-person approach to health and wellness, which means evaluating both mental and physical factors that may […]

So y’all… I know I have a lot to do. But am I really finishing it all? If you’ve ever described your brain as a browser with 32 tabs open and music playing from one of them, but you can’t find which one, welcome. I’ve always said my brain works in tabs. I click between […]

When Everything Slows Down We think everything should feel better by now. The holidays are over. Life is supposed to get back to normal. But for many people, this is when things actually feel harder. The decorations are packed away. Family has gone home. Vacations are over. Credit card bills arrive. Routines feel overwhelming, and […]

Today, for the first time since April 2024, I called out. No flu.No fever.No cough.Nothing dramatic or easily labeled. I just didn’t feel like myself. As a healthcare provider, that can be a hard thing to admit, especially when there isn’t a clear diagnosis or visible symptom to point to. We are trained to push […]

Let’s talk about something real: mental health—and the stigma that still surrounds it like a shadow. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, professor, and owner of NOLA Care, I’ve seen firsthand the quiet suffering that happens when people feel they can’t speak up. I’ve had patients lower their voices when saying words like “anxiety” or “depression.” […]