A Parent's Guide to Treating Major Depressive Disorder and TMS | Roadmap to Joy

In this episode, Rob Gent, Chief Clinical Officer of Embark Behavioral Health dives into treating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with Dr. Georgine Nanos, CEO of Kind Health Group. Rob and Dr. Nanos discuss how depression is diagnosed and what makes MDD different from other types of depression. Dr. Nanos explains many treatment options for MDD, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:40 About Dr. Nanos
02:53 Why Primary Care Physicians Are on The Frontlines of Mental Health Care.
04:30 Physical Symptoms of Depression.
09:17 Has There Been an Increase of People Diagnosed with Depression?
11:25 How is Major Depressive Disorder Different than Other Forms of Depression?
12:35 How Doctors Diagnose Depression.
13:45 Treatments for Depression.
16:20 A Holistic Approach to Treating Depression.
18:45 What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)?
21:02 The Effectiveness of TMS.
21:30 What to Expect During a TMS Procedure.
22:10 What is Accelerated TMS?
24:29 How Dr. Nanos Implements TMS at Her Clinic.
26:53 Can Teenagers Get TMS Treatment?
27:50 How Long Do the Effects of TMS Typically Last?
31:07 Does Insurance Cover TMS?
33:30 How Can Families Support People Doing TMS?
36:54 Dr. Nanos’ Key Takeaways for Parents
38:26 Conclusion

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About Dr. Nanos:
Dr. Georgine Nanos, MD, MPH is a board-certified family physician and the owner of Kind Health Group, a concierge primary care and accelerated TMS practice in the setting of a luxury medspa in Encinitas, California. Dr. Nanos holds a Bachelor's Degree from Colgate University, a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Boston University, and a Doctor of Medicine Degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Nanos has been practicing medicine for over 20 years in San Diego and has expertise in treating a wide range of medical conditions in patients of all ages. She has been awarded and recognized by her peers as a Top Doctor of San Diego for over ten years. She also serves as the medical director of Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa and is a medical contributor to numerous local and national TV, radio, and print media outlets. Dr. Nanos is passionate about the power of preventive health and has recently been recognized for her work with Accelerated TMS, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, for the treatment of anxiety and depression. Dr. Nanos is committed to promoting health and wellness and empowering everyone to take an active role in their own healthcare.

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About Embark Behavioral Health
Embark has been helping people overcome behavioral health issues that may be affecting their everyday lives for over 25 years.

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The Embark team has some of the most compassionate and educated professionals in the industry. Its core purpose is to create joy and heal generations. Embark’s big hairy audacious goal is to lead the way in driving teen and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide from the all-time highs of today to all-time lows by 2028. Exceptional treatment options, like short-term residential care, makes Embark the world's most respected family behavioral health provider.

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