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Explore treatment refractory depression with Dr. Martha Koo

Attend a virtual lunch-and-learn on Sept. 16

Join Magellan as we welcome Dr. Martha Koo, chief medical officer of Your Behavioral Health, to present an in-depth exploration of treatment refractory depression.

In this session, we will:

  • Define treatment refractory depression.
  • Describe the key clinical outcome metrics from the STAR*D Trial.
  • Describe transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) mechanism of action, potential side effects and major contraindications.
  • Describe vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) mechanism of action and potential side effects.
  • Compare and contrast psychopharmacotherapy, TMS and VNS.

 

About the session

Title: Exploring Treatment Refractory Depression

Date: Sept. 16, 2025

Time: 10 a.m. (Pacific), 11 a.m. (Mountain), 12 p.m. (Central), 1p.m. (Eastern)

The webinar is offered at no cost to providers, but make sure to reserve your spot. Everyone in the provider community may attend, which means you are welcome to invite a colleague, even if they don’t participate with Magellan! 

 

CE opportunity

Qualified attendees earn 1 CE credit hour. This educational activity is intended for an interprofessional audience of healthcare providers, including psychologists, social workers, counselors, MFTs, nurses, medical doctors, and dietitians.

Magellan does not provide reimbursement for time spent attending the webinar.

 

About the presenter

Martha Koo, MD, FASAM, FCTMSS, LFAPA, is a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who is a passionate advocate for the use of novel treatment interventions for mental health. She completed undergraduate studies at Princeton University, medical training at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, psychiatry residency training at the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Institute at UCLA, and psychoanalytic training at the New Center for Psychoanalysis. Dr. Koo is double board certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine. She is also CIIS certified in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Learn more and register today.

We hope you can attend this live event via Zoom on Sept. 16!

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