Soul Boom Can Dr. Amen's Brain Scans Predict Depression, Anxiety and Addiction?
Dec 18, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Daniel Amen, a renowned psychiatrist and brain-health expert, challenges the traditional view of mental illness by advocating for a focus on brain health. He shares insights from SPECT imaging that link brain function to disorders like depression and anxiety. Dr. Amen emphasizes the importance of tiny habits, such as daily reflections on whether choices honor one's creator, to reshape mental well-being. He also explores the effects of lifestyle on brain health and offers strategies for managing negativity and promoting resilience.
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Mental Health As Brain Health
- Daniel G Amen reframes 'mental health' as 'brain health' to reduce stigma and focus on the organ itself.
- Looking at brain function (via SPECT) reveals patterns behind depression, anxiety and addictions.
Scanning His Own Brain
- Daniel G Amen scanned his own brain and found it 'wasn't healthy' compared to his mother's scan.
- That personal discovery launched his focus on improving brain health.
Ask A Daily Brain-Check Question
- Ask yourself daily: 'Is what I'm doing now good for my brain or bad for it?' to guide decisions.
- Add 'and does it honor my creator?' if that aligns with your values to add moral clarity.