Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): A New Treatment Intervention for Depression
Presenters:
John M. Hawkins, MD, Lindner Center of HOPE, Chief of Psychiatry, Deputy Chief Research Officer, Director of Outpatient Clinic, and Medical Director of Brain Imaging Center; University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
Objectives:
- Identify the procedure for how TMS is delivered, including the basic neurophysiological understanding of the mechanism of action.
- Describe the current evidence base for TMS treatment efficacy.
- Discuss emerging evidence for treatment efficacy in other psychiatric disorders.
Target Audience:
Physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and mental health professionals.
CMEs and CEUs offered. No fee.
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Lindner Center of HOPE is affiliated with the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
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angela.dukate@lindnercenter.org
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ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Cincinnati and the Lindner Center of HOPE. The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Cincinnati designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. [Continuing education credit is also available for psychologists, social workers and nurses.]
The Ohio Psychological Association under approval number P099-311067501 (2010-2012) approves the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry for mandatory continuing education for Ohio Licensed Psychologists. The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry designates this MCE activity 1 credit.
Lindner Center of HOPE has been approved by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist Board as an APPROVED PROVIDER (#RSX090801) for social work continuing education units and as an APPROVED PROVIDER (#RCX071001) for counselor continuing education units. This program has been approved for 1 clock hour of CEU.
DISCLAIMER
The opinions expressed during the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Cincinnati. The information is presented for the purpose of advancing the attendees’ professional development.