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Dean A. Hickman, MD

Chairman, Department of Psychiatry

Dr. Hickman graduated cum laude with honors in biology and earned his medical degree from Tulane. He completed his psychiatry residency at Ochsner where he served as Chief Resident. He also received the Upjohn Achievement Award for 'Outstanding Psychiatry Resident.' Dr. Hickman is board certified in general psychiatry with added qualifications in addiction psychiatry. He specializes in substance abuse and alcoholism treatment. Dr. Hickman has been on the Ochsner staff since 1994.

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Health Trends
Nov 9, 2020

COVID-19 and Thanksgiving: How to Celebrate Safely and Joyfully

By practicing the art of gratitude and following some commonsense COVID-19 safety protocols, Thanksgiving 2020 can still be a joyful event.
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Mental Health
Jun 26, 2020

Good News Stories from Around Ochsner

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.
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Health Trends
Sep 4, 2020

Storm Stress: How to Manage Your Emotional 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.
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Health Trends
Apr 7, 2020

8 Ways to Help Your Community During the Coronavirus Crisis

From “adopting a grandparent” and donating blood to simply staying at home, there are many ways you can help your community during these trying times.
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Prevention & Wellness
Apr 1, 2020

Natural Ways to Boost Your Mood

People who have plenty of positive emotions in their everyday lives tend to be happier, healthier, learn better and get along well with others. There are several simple ways you can naturally boost your mood, and we’re here to give you tips on where to get started.
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Mental Health
Mar 25, 2020

Nine Alternative Strategies to Coping With the Self-Quarantine

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.
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Prevention & Wellness
Mar 20, 2020

Let's Take The Self-Quarantine Seriously

By now you probably have heard the phrase “the new normal.” How do you adjust?
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Prevention & Wellness
Mar 17, 2020

Tips for Working from Home

As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the United States, it affects everything from traveling to the availability of finding household products.
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Health Trends
Mar 17, 2020

Hobbies to Take Up During Quarantine

Going into quarantine doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom, nor does it mean you have to lose contact with the world. Consider picking up one of these hobbies.
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Prevention & Wellness
Mar 6, 2016

Adult Coloring Books and Their Benefits

Coloring is no longer just for kids.
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Conditions & Treatment
Nov 20, 2015

Straight Talk about Alcohol Use Disorders

For people without the genetic, environmental or emotional predisposition to abuse alcohol, having a few drinks is no big deal. But if you’ve ever been close to someone who suffers from some kind of alcohol use disorder (AUD), the cost of that abuse is a hefty one.
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