Astronauts, Anxiety and the Trip to Mars Innovatively Speaking

Awareness of mental health and anxiety are at an all-time high and this episode's guest is treating it astronauts! Kevin and Jesse are joined Dr. Mark George, endowed professor of psychiatry at MUSC and a pioneer in the field of brain stimulation and treatments! Dr. George discusses treating depression, OCD, PTSD and more through the use of magnets (transcranial magnetic stimulation) as well as the opportunity to treat NASA astronauts dealing with depression on the way to Mars!
00:00 The Start
02:33 Dr. George Joins the Show
05:10 Tackling the Disease of Depression Through Stimulation
09:30 Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to Treat OCD, Smoking, PTSD, and more. 
16:00 Strengthening the Brain to Combat Alzheimer’s Disease
19:20 Treating NASA Astronauts with Depression Through TMS
23:28 Where Do We Go from Here 
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