Listen "TMS and the neural circuitry of courage resilience and survival with Dr. Jonathan Downar"
Episode Synopsis
In our latest Podcast release, neurocare’s Dr. Trevor Brown interviews TMS expert Dr. Jonathan Downar, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto.Dr. Downar delves into the neural mechanisms underlying resilience, survival, and their connection to effective depression treatments like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). He highlights the critical role of the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex in adaptive responses and executive functions, such as decision-making and problem-solving.This insightful conversation is valuable for medical and mental healthcare professionals seeking to understand the practical implications of TMS in clinical settings, as well as for patients wanting to learn more about TMS therapy and its potential benefits.About Dr. Jonathan Downar:Dr. Jonathan Downar is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, specializing in neuromodulation and TMS therapy. His research focuses on understanding the brain's mechanisms for resilience and survival, and developing innovative treatments for mental health conditions.About the series:The neurocare group is a global network of experts in neuroscience, psychology, and engineering, with a mission to empower best practices and bring innovative and sustainable mental health techniques to more patients in need through our network of clinics. Through this interview series, the head of the neurocare Academy, Dr Trevor Brown, interviews leading minds in this field, to present the state of research and possibilities and effective models of care in mental health and cognitive performance. #neuralcircuitry, #courage, #resilience, #survival, #brainmechanisms, #TMS #neurostimulation #neuromodulation To learn more about the neurocare group and its mission visit www.neurocaregroup.com If you are a patient looking for more information about these techniques or to find one of our clinics worldwide, visit www.neurocaregroup.com/patients/Are you a practitioner interested in learning how you can apply TMS and other neuromodulation techniques in your own practice? Learn from the experts at neurocare Academy on our LMS (lms.neurocaregroup.com) neurocare Academy also offers in-person training and supervision in workshops throughout the world. For more information visit: www.neurocaregroup.com/academy/
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