In this breakthrough bestseller, the author provides clear and convincing evidence that many behavioral disorders formerly considered psychological actually have a biological basis. Through the lens of exciting new brain imaging techniques, you can see what depression, anxiety, temper, impulsiveness, and obsession actually look like in the brain. He gives many practical suggestions for overcoming these problems, and gives many tools for optimizing the brain and improving life. Cutting edge technology, clinical wisdom, and heartfelt guidance come together to create a user’s manual for enhancing the human brain. This book offers simple, direct, and immediately applicable prescriptions that open the door to assessment and interventions that can change your life. Complete with exquisite documentation of brain function and dozens of ‘how to help’ suggestions patients and parents may learn and follow to assist their own personal recovery efforts.
Authors: Daniel G. Amen
Publishers: Times Books
Date of Publication: 1998
No. of pages: 337