David A Kent, MD
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Board-Certified Psychiatrist | 35 Years Clinical Experience | Author
About
Dr. David A. Kent is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 35 years of clinical experience and founder of NuMe TMS Clinics in Idaho, specializing in advanced brain stimulation therapies for treatment-resistant depression. Trained at the University...
Dr. David A. Kent is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 35 years of clinical experience and founder of NuMe TMS Clinics in Idaho, specializing in advanced brain stimulation therapies for treatment-resistant depression. Trained at the University of Iowa under National Medal of Science recipient Dr. Nancy Andreasen, Dr. Kent bridges rigorous research with real-world clinical practice. His book "Why Me? The Brain on Tilt: A Psychiatrist's Guide to Understanding Mental Illness and Recovery" takes a story-based approach to helping families replace fear and stigma with understanding and hope. Unlike opinion-driven self-help, Dr. Kent delivers evidence-based insights in accessible language. He speaks to why mental illness happens, what families can do to actually help, and where treatment is headed—including cutting-edge approaches like TMS. He brings compelling patient stories (composite cases), surprising science, and practical guidance that gives listeners real takeaways. Currently writing his follow-up book on family support strategies.
What Matters
David values Why Me? The Brain on Tilt for its connection to his newly published work, making it a significant milestone in his career.
David values Psychiatry for delivering evidence-based biological treatments for depression over 39 years.
Depression (mood) matters to David because it is the most common mental illness and most treatable.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation matters to David because 'I've been providing TMS for 11 years.'
Mental illness matters to David because decades in private psychiatric practice shape a deep, firsthand understanding of its impact across every setting.
Mental health matters to David because his book 'Why Me? The Brain on Tilt' explores evidence-based treatment for mental health.
Whys (6)
David values Why Me? The Brain on Tilt for its connection to his newly published work, making it a significant milestone in his career.
Does BOOK matter to you?
Mental health matters to David because his book 'Why Me? The Brain on Tilt' explores evidence-based treatment for mental health.
Does MENTAL HEALTH matter to you?
Mental illness matters to David because decades in private psychiatric practice shape a deep, firsthand understanding of its impact across every setting.
Does MENTAL ILLNESS matter to you?
Depression (mood) matters to David because it is the most common mental illness and most treatable.
Does DEPRESSION (MOOD) matter to you?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation matters to David because 'I've been providing TMS for 11 years.'
Does TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMUL... matter to you?
David values Psychiatry for delivering evidence-based biological treatments for depression over 39 years.
Does PSYCHIATRY matter to you?