May 7, 2018
Today's episode on Redefining Medicine features renowned, double-board certified psychiatrist, international lecturer, and New York Times bestselling author Daniel Amen, MD. Through an intimate discussion of personal & familial history, Dr. Amen discusses the initial motivation behind his interest in studying psychiatry and brain disorders, and how he began to rely on SPECT scans to diagnose multiple brain disorders. Dr. Amen further reviews how we can actively change our brains through simple steps to retain memory and enhance cognitive function, in addition to implementing specific habits for healthier brains. The episode also focuses on Dr. Amen's commitment to redefining the practice of mental health through the guidance and mapping of brain imaging, and engaging in healthy habits to optimize the mind: not solely taking a pill for a specific symptom.