The Rich Roll Podcast Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen On All Things Brain Health, Dementia, Alzheimer’s & ADHD
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Apr 1, 2024 
Dr. Daniel Amen, a renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author, discusses key aspects of brain health, including dementia, ADHD, and the influences of lifestyle and trauma. He emphasizes the power of brain imaging technology in diagnosing cognitive decline and promotes strategies for mental resilience. The conversation covers effective parenting techniques to nurture emotional well-being in children, particularly in the digital age. Dr. Amen underscores the importance of kindness towards oneself, advocating for proactive brain health measures and early intervention.
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Brain Mutability
- You are not stuck with the brain you have, you can make it better.
- Dr. Daniel Amen emphasizes the brain's mutability and encourages proactive brain health.
Dementia and Lifestyle
- Dementia risk increases significantly with age, affecting 1 in 2 people by 85.
- However, lifestyle changes can mitigate genetic predispositions and improve brain health.
Path to Psychiatry
- Dr. Amen's wife's suicide attempt led him to psychiatry, where he realized the importance of brain health.
- He advocates for looking at the brain, the organ psychiatrists treat, through SPECT imaging.
