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Congratulations to Robert W. Woodruff Professor of Neurology Dr. Allan Levey on being elected to the Association of American Physicians. Dr. Levey was selected based on his contributions to reshaping the modern understanding of neurodegenerative disease progression, earning him international acclaim as an expert in neurodegenerative disease.

Four Emory researchers elected to Association of American Physicians | Emory University | Atlanta GA Becoming an Association of American Physicians member is a defining moment in a physician’s career. Four Emory University researchers — Allan Levey, K. M. Venkat Narayan, Guido Silvestri and Jindan Yu — have been elected members.

A study from Emory University School of Medicine finds transcranial magnetic stimulation, a targeted form of non-invasive brain stimulation, can calm the brain’s fear center and significantly improve symptoms PTSD.

Emory study finds brain stimulation improves PTSD symptoms by calming fear center | Emory University | Atlanta GA Researchers at Emory’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences found MRI-guided transcranial magnetic stimulation reduced overactivity in the brain’s fear center, the amygdala, and improved PTSD symptoms, with benefits lasting at least six months.

The physical benefits of gardening on the brain may be the result of its majorly positive effects on mental health. Gardening reduces levels of the stress-driving hormone cortisol.

The springtime pastime that can keep your brain and body healthy Experts say one spring activity can help to burn up to 300 calories in under an hour

Researchers at Emory University and Georgia Tech are developing "mind-reading" technology called brain-computer interface. It is designed to restore communication for people living who cannot communicate verbally due to conditions like paralysis.

Emory and Georgia Tech trial helps paralyzed patients speak Researchers at Emory and Georgia Tech are using brain-computer interfaces to help paralyzed patients speak.

When someone you love is struggling with addiction, your whole family feels the impact. Through a partnership between the Emory Addiction Center and Hazelden Betty Ford, families of Addiction Alliance of Georgia patients can access a full range of no‑cost education, guidance, and support services designed to help you heal and navigate this journey together. Because families need healing, too. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tIrD1x

The season finale of Your Fantastic Mind shows how researchers and clinicians are helping reshape mental health care. From PTSD to community-based su***de prevention and an anxiety therapeutic summer camp, see how these stories point to new hope for healing.

Hope and Healing Three stories reveal how mental health care is evolving. Researchers are testing brain stimulation treatment for PTSD, communities are learning life-saving s...

Your Fantastic Mind follows two participants in an Emory University School of Medicine study of noninvasive brain stimulation. See how the study is serving as a promising treatment for PTSD.

Brain Stimulation Treatment for PTSD This segment features researchers testing brain stimulation treatment for PTSD.

Anxiety can be crippling. Tonight on Your Fantastic Mind, take a peek into a therapeutic summer camp for children with anxiety and see how it is helping them make rapid progress. We will see you at 7:00pm on Georgia Public Broadcasting!

Su***de is the second-leading cause of death among teens and young adults. Your Fantastic Mind takes a look at how community-based su***de prevention efforts are teaching life-saving conversations. Watch here ⬇.

Manny's Band In this segment, see how communities are learning life-saving su***de prevention skills.

On the season finale of Your Fantastic Mind, see how researchers and clinicians are helping reshape mental health care. From PTSD to community-based su***de prevention and an anxiety therapeutic summer camp, see how these stories point to new hope for healing. Tune in tonight at 9:30pm or Wednesday 5/20 at 7:00pm on Georgia Public Broadcasting.