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Minisode 81: The Dark Truth About Dr Daniel Amen and Amen Clinics
Minisode 81: The Dark Truth About Dr Daniel Amen and Amen Clinics
Minisode 81: The Dark Truth About Dr Daniel Amen and Amen Clinics
Saturday 20th July 2024
Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza exposes the controversial practices of Dr. Daniel Amen, questioning the validity of SPECT scans and BrainMD supplements.
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Episode Overview
- SPECT scans lack scientific support for diagnosing mental health issues.
- Dr. Amen's seven types of ADHD are not recognised by major psychiatric organisations.
- BrainMD supplements are criticised for lacking empirical validation.
- Celebrity endorsements can mislead people about unproven treatments.
- Rely on evidence-based mental health care to avoid unnecessary treatments.
Bad psychiatry is worse than no psychiatry
In this episode of TheKicksShrink Podcast, Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, a triple board-certified psychiatrist, dives into the controversial practices of Dr. Daniel Amen and his Amen Clinics. Dr. Mirza takes a critical look at the use of SPECT scans for diagnosing mental health conditions, arguing that these scans are more pseudoscience than breakthrough. He explains how these scans, which involve injecting patients with radioactive compounds, pose health risks without providing reliable diagnostic value.
The American Psychiatric Association and other experts back up Dr. Mirza's stance, pointing out the lack of empirical evidence supporting the use of SPECT scans in psychiatry. The episode also questions Dr. Amen's seven types of ADHD, which are not recognised by the scientific community and could lead to unnecessary treatments and wasted money. Dr. Mirza highlights the ethical concerns around Dr. Amen selling his own line of supplements, BrainMD, which many experts claim lack scientific validation.
With celebrity endorsements and media appearances, Dr. Amen has built a massive business empire, but at what cost to patients? Dr. Mirza urges you to be cautious about unproven treatments and to rely on evidence-based mental health care. This episode is a must-listen if you're interested in understanding the potential pitfalls of flashy but unproven psychiatric methods.