Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to Treat Alcohol and Substance Abuse Disorders Alcohol and substance abuse disorders are complex conditions that pose significant challenges to individuals, families, and society as a whole. Traditional treatment approaches have been successful for many, but there remains a need for alternative interventions to complement existing therapies. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation…
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The temperatures are climbing, the days are getting longer, and the cold dark days of winter are a fading memory. For most of us, the approach of summer is a source of happy anticipation. But for some, it is a source of despair.Most people who have an annual rhythm to their depression develop depressed in…
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Administrative Professionals Day has just passed, and I think this would be a good time to say how much we appreciate the dedication and hard work of our office staff. We are so very proud of our front office at Southeastern Psychiatric Associates. Day after day, year after year, for decades now, they have absolutely…
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Here is a wide ranging discussion between Andrew Huberman and Dr. Nolan Williams, a leader in the field of depression treatment from Stanford: The talk goes from TMS, to other forms of brain stimulation, to ketamine and psychedelics.Dr. Williams has pioneered the SAINT protocol, a cutting edge method of using a specialized form of MRI (functional…
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In a recent study, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, the effectiveness of TMS for depressed patients with and without anxiety was compared. The results indicate that it is highly effective for both depression and anxiety.Most depressed people have a clinically significant amount of anxiety, so this is an important question to answer. Since…
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Some insurances seem to be relaxing their criteria for how many medication failures are required before they approve TMS. At SEPATMS we have seen at least 1 patient, get approved, who has never taken an antidepressant in her life. We are thrilled to see this progress being made. Insurance companies are now becoming more aware…
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