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MDMA is getting closer to a reality for the treatment of PTSD

In Small Phase III (three) study, one of the final steps before medication gets approval for use with patients, MDMA-Assisted psychotherapy treatment appears safe and effective in the treatment of patients with PTSD symptoms, according to these three news reports last week.   The New York Times (9/14) noted that the investigators in this Phase III […]

An interview with Dr. Michelle Cochran, PULSES Course Director

An interview with Dr. Michelle Cochran, PULSES Course Director Dr. Cochran developed and leads the course Pulses, which trains Physiaincs worldwide how to effectively treat with TMS.  CLICK TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE   from the Clinical TMS Society… Dr. Michelle Cochran has been offering TMS to patients since 2011 and was a founding member of […]

Are you feeling better than at the beginning of the year?

Are you feeling better than at the beginning of the year? In a recent poll by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), 77% of adult Americans reported that they are feeling better than they were at the beginning of the year.  For more information from this and other polls, go to  https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-public-opinion-polls.  This “better” feeling is […]

Creative Activities and a Better Brain

Creative Activities and a Better Brain A new poll by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) found that Americans who get involved in Creative outlets at least once per week reported better mental health than those who did not.   Over two thousand adults were asked in a “Healthy Minds Monthly Poll” in early June 2023 and […]

Spotlight on Our Chief Medical Officer

Spotlight on Our Chief Medical Officer As the Clinical TMS Society (CTMSS) representative to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Assembly, Dr. Cochran attended the APA meeting in San Francisco this year in May 2023.   As part of her participation, she has been actively advocating for CTMSS and patients in the Assembly, drafting successful Action papers […]

Need Sleep?

Need Sleep? One of the most common symptoms that can lead to significant brain disorders, like anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and memory loss, is insomnia.   Insomnia refers to the difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking earlier than one would expect or want to wake from sleep.   In my field of […]

TMS & Pregnancy

TMS and Pregnancy Pregnancy and the months after delivery represent a high-risk period for a woman’s mental health. Hormonal changes, stress and lack of sleep are factors that can trigger a depressive episode.  Depression during pregnancy is associated with maternal death, obstetric complications and lasting developmental effects on children.  In our clinic, treating depression during […]

Original artwork by 2014 6th grade class at The Covenant School adapted from a watercolor by Artist Ginny Elder, 2013

Standing with Covenant

Standing with Covenant In the wake of the mass shooting that occurred on March 27th at The Covenant School and Covenant Presbyterian Church, I wanted to make this specific post so resources could be readily accessible for anyone needing them. The tentacles of this tragedy are widespread and now, the school, the church, and Nashville […]

We Bought a Bank!

Well…we didn’t actually buy a bank, but we did buy a bank building and property!  After renovations, this property will be a marquee location for all behavioral health clinics to model across the United States. A property where patients get access to excellent mental healthcare with many services and benefits:   New Patient Evaluations Thorough […]

What is Bipolar Disorder?

A common question that comes up in consultation is, “What is Bipolar Disorder?”     There is a lot of confusion regarding this diagnosis because of the colloquial use of the term “bipolar.”  This term is thrown around to describe instances of intense emotional outbursts, frequent mood swings, unpredictable behavior, or even an excuse for poor […]

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