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Ep 22: Dr. Daniel Amen

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Journey to Psychiatry: Emphasizing Brain Health

This chapter chronicles the speaker's transformative journey into psychiatry, rooted in personal experiences as a medic during the Vietnam War and a crisis involving a suicide attempt. It emphasizes the significance of brain health, urging a shift from traditional mental health views to a holistic focus on brain optimization and well-being. The discussion critically examines the impact of substances like marijuana on mental health, particularly among youth, while addressing societal misconceptions and the urgent need for awareness surrounding brain health.

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