From Providence to Lviv: VA Research Goes Global
Dr. Noah S. Philip, a psychiatrist at the VA Providence Healthcare System and a leader in mental health innovation, recently brought groundbreaking PTSD treatment techniques to Lviv, Ukraine.
His mission? To train Ukrainian doctors in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a cutting-edge therapy developed to alleviate PTSD symptoms, particularly in those unresponsive to traditional treatments.
Dr. Philip leads the Psychiatric Neuromodulation program at VA Providence and mental health research at the Center for Neurorestoration and Neurotechnology there. Dr. Philip’s research focuses on using precision-based approaches to tackle PTSD, depression, and suicidality. His expertise in TMS—a non-invasive brain stimulation technique—has provided hope to countless Veterans, and now, his work is reaching individuals affected by the psychological toll of war in Ukraine.
During his visit, Dr. Philip conducted workshops for Ukrainian physicians, equipping them with tools to address the mental health challenges faced by their communities. With the war creating unprecedented levels of trauma, scalable and evidence-based treatments like TMS are essential.
“This collaboration with Ukrainian doctors demonstrates how VA research can make a global impact,” said Dr. Philip. “It’s an honor to share what we’ve learned to help address trauma on an international scale.”
Dr. Philip’s work showcases the VA Providence Healthcare System’s commitment to innovation and leadership in mental health care, ensuring its research benefits both Veterans and global communities facing crisis.