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What is BiPolar Disorder

What is BiPolar Disorder

What is Bipolar Disorder and How is it Treated? Treatment for bipolar disorder often includes a combination of mood-stabilizing medication, therapy, and lifestyle support. A personalized treatment plan makes a significant difference, helping patients manage symptoms effectively and improve overall quality of life. With consistent care, many people are able to thrive. Expert Bipolar Disorder […]

Synaptic Psych at Walk for Suicide Prevention

Walk for Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention Proud to support Suicide Prevention…a very important cause.  Visit one of our locations if you or a loved one needs help. Check out our services page for more information.  Thank you to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention With 5 locations to serve you in Nashville and Memphis, you are only a few […]

TMS Near Me Brentwood, TN

TMS Therapy Near Me

TMS Therapy Near Me… Searching for “TMS Therapy near me?” The answer is Yes there is! We offer TMS in four locations in and around Nashville and also in Memphis, TN. TMS is a fantastic option for people who: Have not responded to antidepressant medications. Cannot tolerate the side effects of medication.  Looking for a […]

Burnout, Depression, and Suicide

Burnout, Depression, and Suicide Physicians and Healthcare clinicians in our State are some of the most vulnerable to Burnout, Depression, and Suicide.  Watch the full story at the link above. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, help is available by calling the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Click here for a list of resources. […]

The Day After

The Day After Half of the population’s favored candidate didn’t win.  Today and for the next several months, half of our country is going to be reeling from the election results and the potential aftermath of the election may promote feelings of fear, confusion, disappointment, grief, helplessness, anxiety, anger, guilt and even diminished confidence in […]

Disaster Relief Resources

Disaster Relief Resources Hurricane Helene dumped record levels of water this past weekend in the Southeast. Eastern Tennessee and North Carolina Residents have suffered so much loss:  life, home, electricity, telephone service, and in some cases access via roadways.  State and Federal Assistance has been deployed but individuals will experience trauma for days, weeks, months, […]

APA Applauds New Final Rules Strengthening Mental Health Parity

APA Applauds New Final Rules Strengthening Mental Health Parity reposted from APA Psych News Alert on 9/9/2024 https://alert.psychnews.org/2024/09/apa-applauds-new-final-rules.html “The Biden-Harris administration issued final rules that strengthen the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) with the goal of improving people’s access to quality mental health and substance use disorder care. Issued by the U.S. Departments […]

Thoughts I See

“Thoughts I See” Dr Michelle Cochran had the honor of being invited to talk about TMS and OCD to WKRN -channel 2 anchors with author Michelle EJ Temple. Temple’s book, “The Thoughts I See,” details her positive experience with TMS treatment of her OCD. Watch the interview here:  https://www.wkrn.com/video/mental-health-book-the-thoughts-i-see/10082319/   At the NeuroScience & TMS […]

Ask The Expert – Clinical TMS Society

Ask The Expert In June this year, Dr Cochran was invited to be at the Clinical TMS Society (CTMSS) society meeting in London and to participate on the ASK THE EXPERT PANEL with Dr Mark S. George, Dr Alexander Sack, Dr Rebecca Allen, and Dr. Linda Carpenter.  As the director for the CTMSS PULSES courses […]

Psychiatric medications: What is safe in pregnancy?

What is safe in pregnancy? Whether you’re pregnant or considering getting pregnant, brings a whole bunch of emotions, questions, & concerns. Many women considering getting pregnant ask if it’s safe to continue using previously prescribed medications up to, during, and after pregnancy (postpartum). This is an issue for all women, but particularly for those taking […]

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