BERKLEY Healing Anxiety and Depression: Based on Cutting-Edge Brain-Imaging Science Paperback – 7 December 2004

I got this book because I love this author and he writes really good books on depression and anxiety.

Livro que ajuda bastante no entendimento dos quadros de ansiedade e depressão, a partir de um enfoque baseado em exames de imagem e na prática clínica do autor. Propõe tratamentos baseados nos diagnósticos específicos para cada tipo de ansiedade e depressão. Recomendo!

My husband found this very informative. I have yet to read it although I think it is very beneficial. My husband even told me about procrastinating. I believe this book was written around the year 2000 which means that there is newer information now out there. I support anyone who finds a new treatment or cure that is beneficial to the patient with the least side effects. We are each on our own journey to health and wellness one day at a time. I believe there is a cause, a prevention and a cure to most diseases.

very informative well written , easy to understand , why is there no Amen diagnostic clinics in Canada ? we need them . Harry

I know there are polarizing opinions regarding the validity of Dr. Amen's work, which is understandable. I myself am on the fence as to whether his brain imaging technology is truly the real deal, or a money making gimmick. He utilizes the example of a young person that they found a brain tumor in, and describes the fact that he had to have a total of 15 surgeries by the time he was like 18 years old! I might be incorrect about the numbers on that, but regardless. How is that many surgeries beneficial to a person that young?? No wonder they had a hard time trying to find a surgeon willing to perform the initial operation. It was a horrible example of a brain imaging "success" story.But anyways, I did give the book 5 stars, because regardless of your feelings on the brain imaging techniques, and despite the dismal example of a "success" story, it is inarguable that the book not only describes in detail, very real forms of depression/anxiety and how they can be managed. I am by no means a clinical psychologist, but I do have a master's degree in psychology, and have been a long time sufferer of minor depression and anxiety. I can tell you that depression and/or anxiety is not "one size fits all" and Dr. Amen does an excellent job in his book of detailing the different types. He writes in a vernacular that the general public can comprehend without a medical degree. He also goes on to provide management tips for the different types, including dietary changes, activity habits, etc. I love that Dr. Amen's motto is "skills not just pills" because too many sufferers of mental illness rely too heavily on pills, which is realistically the equivalent of putting a bandaid on a bullet wound. Life skills and coping strategies must be implemented in addition to any medications, and Dr. Amen stresses this in his book.I also like that Dr. Amen provides additional insight as to what substances the different types have a tendency to become addicted to, and behaviors to look out for. I read the entire thing cover to cover, and I feel like if nothing else, it's just such a good reference for anyone struggling to understand their emotional instability or mental illness. If someone is uninterested at first in seeking medication, there are some great tips in here for changes that can be made as a first step towards improvement. A very informative guidebook for both sufferers of such issues, and well as students and professionals in the field. Highly recommend.