Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
What If Mental Health is Really Brain Health?
What If Mental Health is Really Brain Health?
What If Mental Health is Really Brain Health?
Wednesday 25th March 2020
Discover how improving brain health can transform mental well-being with Dr. Daniel Amen on The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Brain Health: The Key to Mental Well-being with Dr. Daniel Amen
Mental health is actually brain health, and when you get your brain right, your mind will follow.
Imagine if improving your mental health could be as simple as focusing on your brain. In this engaging episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss how brain health is intricately linked to mental well-being. Dr. Amen, a pioneer in brain imaging, shares his groundbreaking discovery that when you get your brain right, your mind will follow. This concept has the potential to revolutionize mental health treatment and prevention.
Drawing from his book, 'The End of Mental Illness', Dr. Amen emphasizes the importance of brain scans in identifying underlying issues that affect mental health. He shares personal anecdotes about scanning his own family members and uncovering hidden brain health problems that were impacting their lives. The episode underscores that early detection can lead to better mental health outcomes for everyone in the family. The discussion also touches on the devastating effects of addiction on the brain. Dr.
Amen and Tana reveal that addiction scans often show some of the most severe damage but stress that it's never too late to take action. They highlight the power of tiny habits—small, positive changes that can significantly improve brain health over time. Listeners will find valuable insights into how prioritizing brain health can lead to improved mental well-being. Dr. Amen's message is clear: 'You are not stuck with the brain you have'.
This episode offers practical advice and hope for anyone looking to transform their mental health through better brain care.