From Dr. Ghelber’s Desk to You

The transition to fatherhood brings joy, responsibility, and significant emotional changes. Fathers can experience postpartum depression too, yet many struggle in silence. The birth of a child is often described as one of life's happiest moments. Along with the joy of...

Pregnancy is often expected to be a joyful time, yet many women experience depression during pregnancy. Some women are concerned about the effects of untreated depression, while others worry about medication exposure during pregnancy. In other cases, depression may...

Pregnancy is often expected to be a joyful time, yet many women experience depression during pregnancy. One of the most common questions patients ask is: "Should I continue treatment if I become pregnant?" The answer depends on the individual, but one important fact...

Here is a Safety Plan Suicidal thoughts can come and go quickly. Even when a crisis does not seem to come “out of nowhere,” a person can move from feeling overwhelmed to seriously considering self-harm or suicide in a short period of time. These moments can feel...

On staying, letting go, and finding your way    You don’t usually notice when it begins. You meet someone, and like everyone does, you don’t just see who they are—you see who they could be. They do the same with you. Two people, each carrying hopes, quietly building...

There’s a new consultant in medicine. We’ve all met him. On call 24/7. Always confident. Dr. Google. And by the time most patients walk into my office, they’ve already had a full consultation— sometimes even trying to run his opinion alongside mine. A little healthy...

There’s a quiet question many people carry into their appointments: “How much should I actually say?” It’s not always easy to be fully open. Some things feel too personal, too uncomfortable, or even a little shameful to put into words. You might worry about being...

In earlier posts, we explained that TMS is not a single, one‑size‑fits‑all treatment. There are classical once‑daily protocols, once‑daily theta‑burst protocols, and accelerated options such as SAINT‑style and BrainsWay SWIFT™. They all use magnetic stimulation to...

In the previous post, we looked at three main families of TMS protocols: classical once‑daily TMS, once‑daily theta‑burst, and accelerated options such as SAINT‑style and BrainsWay SWIFT™. In this blog, we focus on what patients care about most: How well do these...

TMS Protocols Explained: Classic, Theta‑Burst, and Accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is not a single, rigid treatment. Over time, several different protocols have been developed that change how long a session lasts, how often you come in, and how...

TMS is not appropriate in every situation. In some cases, we may decide to pause or reconsider if: There are medical or neurological factors that require further evaluation There are safety considerations, such as certain types of implants/pacemakers Another treatment...

If you’re considering TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation), it’s natural to wonder whether this treatment is the right fit for you. My role is to carefully evaluate whether TMS is appropriate in your case and to guide you honestly based on that assessment. Not...