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Who doesn’t know someone dealing with depression, or maybe you are dealing with it right now?

Treatment options can be frustrating and it can take a long time to get the help you need.

In this episode we talk all things TMS transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression.

YES! It can have other indications

YES! You will get your questions answered on how this treatment might be right for you.

We are talking what it is, how it works, who it’s for, how well it works, how long it takes and so much more!

This is such a fantastic episode and you will learn so much from Dr. Adam Stern. You will not want to miss this one!

 

Info on The Well-Informed Patient Podcast:

Apple Podcast: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-well-informed-patient-podcast/id1531533187


Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/2WtflmHho7DpI6qVr1fWTL?si=A-xAOlDfQMGPDq7q042wQg


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Book: Committed: Dispatches From A Psychiatrist In Training

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Who doesn't know someone suffering with a mental health condition like depression or anxiety? Maybe you are dealing with one of these right now and wondering if there are better solutions or options for you. 

Hold tight...this first interview is for you!

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Russell Amato from Genomind. Genomind is at the forefront of mental healthcare with lab testing that helps determine what medications might be right for patients with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, OCD, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder just to name a few. 

Dr. Amato discusses how he came to work at Genomind and how their test can help so many patients out there.

We discuss how the testing works, who the testing is for and how you can get the test ordered for you no matter where you live. You can ask any provider to order the test for you. 

The test can be interpreted by your provider for personalized medicine recommendations that might work for you based on your genetic profile. Genomind always has someone available to help your provider.

The testing also provides insight into your own genetic tendency towards many mental health disorders. 

How much does the test cost? We cover that and how your insurance may cover some of the costs in this episode.

We have personal experience with the test and are so excited to share how this testing has improved our life. 

Learn more about this testing today at:  Genomind

Russell Amato, PhD can be found at ramato@genomind.com

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Dr. Helen Blair Simpson is a Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center and Director of the Center for Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders. Dr. Simpson is also the Director of the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at the New York State Psychiatric Institute.  Her research program focuses on how to improve treatments for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder so that they can live productive lives. Dr. Simpson’s research is interdisciplinary and includes treatment development studies, clinical trials examining the effects of medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy, brain imaging studies exploring the brain mechanisms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and animal studies in collaboration with basic scientists. Her work has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, and private foundations like the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation and the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation. Dr. Simpson was a member of the workgroup that developed the first Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder for the American Psychiatric Association. She is an advisor to the World Health Organization for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and related disorders. 

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD) are persistent intrusive obsessive thoughts accompanied by repetitive behaviors and involves persistent and intrusive thoughts about any number of topics accompanied by repetitive behaviors often performed to alleviate anxiety. A person suffering with OCD can have recurrent unwanted thoughts that are very difficult to ignore or at times feel compelled to perform a compulsion (repeated behaviors like checking, washing, and ordering) which are experienced as distressing and affect functioning. These behaviors are time consuming and interfere with daily functioning. Some people suffering with obsessive-compulsive disorders have a suspicion that their obsessions are untrue, and others believe their obsessions have a chance of being true. However, even if they believe their obsessions may be untrue, someone with obsessive compulsive disorder still finds it difficult to stop their obsessions and compulsions.

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is not a substitute for getting help from a mental health professional.

Our guest, Aaron Harvey, started an organization - Made of Millions Foundation - after living most of his life with intrusive thoughts that he later found out was a type of OCD (Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder).

"Made of Millions Foundation provides a community to those dealing with mental health issues," said Aaron Harvey, Co-Founder and CCO of Ready Set Rocket and Founder of Made of Millions. "Our partnership with Health Media Network allows us to empower patients with insight, relatable stories and a community that supports mental health recovery. We believe that education can affect positive change through the communities we build, and getting information to a qualified audience is critical to realizing that change."

Launched in October 2018, Made of Millions is a DIY advocacy platform with the mission of turning mental health survivors into mental health advocates. Made of Millions takes a no BS approach to mental health in order to empower individuals with information that helps them fight stigma, take control of their recovery and begin making incremental progress in their local communities.

Founded by mental health advocate Aaron Harvey and his co-founder Rose Cartwright, UK-based advocate, author of PURE, Made of Millions connects people of all ages, genders, ethnicities and religions and is specifically for the creator class — those who want to use their skills for good. It will serve as a global call to action, urging survivors and advocates to incite local change through media, art and design.


The Made of Millions website itself is a destination where sufferers can go to not only access and upload country-specific resources, like emergency helplines, support groups, nonprofits, and other mental health services, but find a community of people who are looking to listen, learn and grow together. Users can discuss their personal advocacy progress, and coach one another into making further strides at home, school, work and beyond.

Each month, the Made of Millions platform will honor mental health changemakers online and off through editorialized issues that hit on five key pillars—work, school, family, faith and policy.

www.madeofmillions.com