Oceans Behavioral Hospital Baton Rouge

When someone experiences a panic attack, the symptoms can feel sudden, intense, and difficult to understand.

For patients and families, knowing what to look for can help bring clarity and reassurance in the moment. Oceans Healthcare’s latest article shares information on common panic symptoms, when to seek medical evaluation, and when ongoing panic may need additional support.

Support is available, and understanding the signs can be an important first step.

Read more: https://oceanshealthcare.com/blog/panic-attack-or-something-else/

Oceans Behavioral Hospital - Baton Rouge is proud to serve as a Platinum Sponsor for this week’s FINS Association Conference.

Families in Need of Services brings together social workers, court systems, and local resources to support juveniles and families across our communities. This work helps strengthen connections, improve access to support and create more coordinated pathways for young people who may need care and guidance.

We are grateful for the opportunity to support this important conference and partner with organizations committed to serving youth and families across the region.

To learn more about Oceans Behavioral Hospital - Baton Rouge, visit https://oceanshealthcare.com/location/oceans-behavioral-hospital-baton-rouge/

Oceans Behavioral Hospital - Baton Rouge is proud to join local community partners for an upcoming event on May 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

We look forward to connecting with community members, sharing resources and supporting conversations around behavioral health care in the Baton Rouge area.

To learn more about the event, visit https://brbridge.org/community-events/

Across Oceans Healthcare, our hospitals are built by people who show up with steadiness, compassion, and purpose.

This National Hospital Week, we’re recognizing the teams who help make behavioral health care possible each day - from those providing direct patient care to those supporting safety, operations, admissions, food service, facilities and every step in between.

Thank you for the work you do to care for patients, support one another and carry our mission forward.

To learn more about Oceans Healthcare, visit oceanshealthcare.com

This National Nurses Week, we are proud to spotlight Gwen Thomason, LPN, who has been part of the Oceans team for 15 years.

Gwen began her career as a mental health technician before becoming an LPN, and throughout her time at Oceans, she has served in many roles - from med nurse and floor nurse to infection control, staffing support, phlebotomy, and now Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) nurse.

For Gwen, working in mental health care is about being present for patients during some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives.

“I feel like that is when I can really make a difference,” Gwen shared. “I try to gain their trust by being honest and up front with them. I implement structure, boundaries and dependability.”

Her current role as an IOP nurse has become one of her favorites because it allows her to spend more time building relationships, supporting treatment, and contributing to meaningful progress.

“We are able to bond and build trust, which helps the most in their treatment and well-being,” she shared.

Gwen also credits her work family for making her time at Oceans meaningful.

“I feel blessed to be in this field and have the opportunities that I have been given working here at Oceans,” Gwen said.

Thank you, Gwen, for the dedication, experience and heart you bring to your patients, your team, and Oceans.

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