TMS Therapy For Depression Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a groundbreaking approach to treating Major Depression. TMS has been used in research for over 30 years. Here at Southeastern Psychiatric Associates, we use a protocol called rTMS or Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. TMS is FDA-approved for treating Major Depressive Disorder when medications don’t work. In clinical…
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Thoughts about COVID We at Southeastern Psychiatric Associates recognize there is an overabundance of information about COVID-19 out there, and that it can be hard knowing who we should listen to, who to trust. For those of you who would like to hear this doctor’s take on it, here are some thoughts. SCIENCE AND DECISION MAKINGI…
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Happy New Year From SEPATMS! Wishing you health and happiness in the New Year 2022 In the year 2021, we significantly impacted the lives of over 40 patients suffering with Depression using the incredible technology of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. It our mission this upcoming New Year 2022 to continue to enhance the lives of patients suffering with…
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Bipolar Disorder with Gary Warstadt, MD. What is Bipolar Disorder? What is a Manic Episode? What is the difference between Bipolar Disorder and Depression? Can TMS treat Bipolar Disorder? Dr. Warstadt is Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and has over 26 years of experience. Areas of expertise: adult psychotherapy, adolescent and adult psycho-pharmacology, Transcranial Magnetic…
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Pros & Cons of TMS Pros: TMS is more effective than medications once three antidepressants have not workedTMS was approved by the FDA in 2008 TMS has been shown to be effective in multiple medical studiesThe effect is long lasting. Often people are still doing well years later. If depression does come back, more treatments restore the…
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The History of TMS at Southeastern Psychiatric Associates Southeastern Psychiatric Associates was formed in 1983 at Carney Hospital in Dorchester by Dr. Dean Solomon. Drs. Leonard Marcus and Gary Warstadt joined in 1989. They formed the core of the practice and have added associates over the years who have since been providing psychotherapy and medication…
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