What is TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)?
Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast
Release Date: 12/31/2020
Are Introverts Good Leaders?
Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast
If you’re an introvert, can you become a leader? Are quiet people capable of leading at all or is a loud, charismatic personality a requirement of leadership?
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Bringing Out Your Inner Child
Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast
Many people have heard the phrase “inner child,” but what does that really mean? Today’s guest explains how she has reinterpreted the inner child archetype for the modern reader — delving into how metaphors of the sun child, shadow child, and inner adult will help you improve your life and relationships.
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One Decision to a Better Life with Coach Mike Bayer
Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast
In today’s episode, life coach Mike Bayer from the Dr. Phil show shares his philosophy on how to live authentically. Can one decision really be the key to a better life? What does living authentically even mean? Coach Mike shares exercises from his new book that he’s used with Dr. Phil, J.Lo, and other celebs.
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Adoption and Mental Health Issues
Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast
When it comes to adoption, our understanding of the mental health needs of those involved seems to take a backseat. Concepts such as abandonment and trust issues, as well as acknowledging trauma, often remain unaddressed.
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Trauma's Impact on Police Officers
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Police officers are much more likely to die by suicide than they are to be killed in the line of duty. While society works hard to prevent law enforcement fatalities, mental health and suicide often remain overlooked. Constable James Jefferson, a 13-year law enforcement veteran, shares his story of being involved in a fatal shooting and how that experience led him to have untreated PTSD for years. Learn how he believes law enforcement could better protect him and his fellow officers.
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What is ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)?
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What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)? Is it just for select issues or can everyone benefit from ACT? Is there any evidence to support that ACT works at all? Learn about this form in of therapy in this episode.
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What Are Boundaries and Why Do They Matter?
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Most people think they have good boundaries. But when pressed, they can’t often explain what their boundaries are, let alone maintain positive ones. Today's guest explains the importance of setting boundaries to show the world how we expect to be treated, and how to communicate these boundaries without offending our loved ones.
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Is Grieving a Lifelong Process?
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When Hope Edelman was 17, her mother died. Like many families in the 1980s, Hope’s family grieved her mother's death in silence. This climate of silence around death made her feel shame around the topic and disconnected from her mother. In this episode, Hope answers the question “Is grieving a lifelong process?” and helps us understand the importance of openly discussing death.
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Understanding Self-Injury
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Finding out that someone you know is self-harming can be confusing and unsettling. In today’s episode, Dr. Mark Mayfield, a board certified counselor and founder of Mayfield Counseling Centers tells us more about this behavior and what causes people to self-injure. How common is it? What type of person self-injures? Most importantly, is this something people can overcome, and how?
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Different Name, Same Podcast
Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast
I'm here to tell you that The Psych Central Podcast is changing its name to Inside Mental Health and we are now associated with Healthline Media.
info_outlineAre you curious about TMS therapy? What is it, exactly? In today’s show, two psychiatrists explain how Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation works and how it can help many patients with depression, OCD or smoking addiction.
How does TMS differ from ECT? Are there any side effects? Join us to learn about this increasingly popular form of mental health treatment.
Guest Information for 'TMS' Podcast Episode
Todd Hutton, MD, is the Medical Director at Southern California TMS Center and a board-certified physician in the area of General Psychiatry and a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He is experienced in the evaluation and treatment of adult psychiatric problems, including but not limited to major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, alcohol and chemical dependency, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorders. When a psychiatric problem is diagnosed, Dr. Hutton discusses the various treatment options available, and assists the patient in deciding on a well-planned approach to their care.
Dr. Todd Hutton received his bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of California Irvine in 1985, and his Doctor of Medicine from University of California Irvine in 1989. He completed his residency training in psychiatry at Los Angeles County Hospital and the University of Southern California Medical Center in 1993. He was Chief Resident in his last year of residency.
In addition to his private practice, Dr. Hutton also holds a position as Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the USC Keck School of Medicine and is on staff at both Huntington Hospital and Las Encinas Hospital in Pasadena, CA.
Kenneth P. Pages, MD, is President of TMS of South Tampa and is the Former Chief of Psychiatry at Tampa General Hospital and Memorial Hospital of Tampa. This year he celebrates 10-years in his current office location which is centrally located behind Memorial Hospital and provides a calming and aesthetically pleasing environment.
Dr. Pages offers the most up to date psychiatric assessment and treatment. The focus is on NeuroStar TMS treatment for depression. He is active in organized psychiatry and the former president of the Greater Tampa Bay Psychiatric Society. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the APA. Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to outstanding psychiatrists who have made significant contributions to the psychiatric profession in at least five of the following areas; administration, teaching, scientific and scholarly publications, volunteering in mental health and medical activities of social significance, community involvement, as well as for clinical excellence.
About The Psych Central Podcast Host
Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. To learn more about Gabe, please visit his website, gabehoward.com.