Kent

Board-Certified Psychiatrist | 35 Years Clinical Experience | Author

: 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.