First published 2003
Dr. Daniel Amen merges cutting-edge brain science with religious faith in this exploration of mental wellness. An Oral Roberts University graduate, Amen uses detailed imaging technology to map connections between specific brain regions and conditions like panic disorders, depression, and ADD. His approach resembles modern phrenology, linking particular behaviors to overactive or underactive brain areas. Prayer plays a central role in his treatment philosophy, though he avoids pushing a strictly Christian viewpoint. The book includes questionnaires that substitute for expensive brain scans, allowing readers to self-assess. Amen's recommendations stay remarkably straightforward: build personal relationships, pursue proper medical treatment, set achievable short-term goals. His methods may be innovative, but his solutions draw from time-tested approaches. This work offers readers a bridge between advanced neuroscience and traditional spiritual practices for achieving better mental health.
Genres: psychology, christian, mental-health, neuroscience, brain, non-fiction, health, alternative-medicine
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: bridge-between-science-and-spirituality, self-assessment
288 pages · Paperback · Simon & Schuster Ltd