Daniel G. Amen Books
Daniel G. Amen, M.
Known for: Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Anger, and Impulsiveness, You, Happier: The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type, Your Brain Is Always Listening: Tame the Hidden Dragons That Control Your Happiness, Habits, and Hang-Ups
Books by Daniel G. Amen
Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Anger, and Impulsiveness
This book presents Dr. Daniel Amen’s pioneering work on how brain imaging can transform mental health treatment. It explains how specific brain systems influence emotions and behavior, and offers prac...
You, Happier: The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type
In this book, psychiatrist and brain health expert Dr. Daniel G. Amen explores how neuroscience can help individuals achieve greater happiness. Drawing on brain imaging research, he identifies seven k...
Your Brain Is Always Listening: Tame the Hidden Dragons That Control Your Happiness, Habits, and Hang-Ups
In this book, psychiatrist Daniel G. Amen explores how hidden 'dragons'—unconscious emotional forces rooted in past experiences—affect our thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Drawing on neuroscien...
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Seeing the Brain: How Imaging Reveals the Roots of Behavior
When I first held a SPECT image in my hand, I knew psychiatry would never be the same. Traditional medicine relies on physical exams and lab tests, but psychiatry had long operated in darkness. SPECT—Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography—illuminated cerebral blood flow and metabolic patterns, a...
From Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Anger, and Impulsiveness
The Five Brain Systems That Shape Your Mind and Mood
Through years of imaging, five major brain systems emerged as the foundation of emotional and behavioral control. Each one has its gift and its vulnerability. The prefrontal cortex is the seat of focus, judgment, and impulse control. When functioning well, it helps you plan and weigh consequences. ...
From Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Anger, and Impulsiveness
The Science of Happiness
The pursuit of happiness begins inside the neural circuits that shape our thoughts and behaviors. Your brain is a vast network, where neurotransmitters — tiny chemical messengers — create emotional color in every waking moment. Dopamine gives you the spark of motivation and pleasure. Serotonin stead...
From You, Happier: The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type
Understanding Brain Types
In my practice, I’ve found that not everyone’s brain seeks happiness in the same way. Through the study of tens of thousands of SPECT scans, I’ve identified five dominant brain types that correlate with unique emotional tendencies and personality patterns. Each type has specific vulnerabilities and ...
From You, Happier: The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type
The Hidden Dragons Within You: Understanding How Emotional Forces Shape Your Mind
As a psychiatrist, I’ve spent years watching how people’s internal worlds manifest in their daily lives. Behind every impulsive decision or stubborn habit lies an emotional footprint—a set of neural patterns forged by experience. These are the dragons I’m talking about: unseen creatures that breathe...
From Your Brain Is Always Listening: Tame the Hidden Dragons That Control Your Happiness, Habits, and Hang-Ups
The Dragons from the Past: Healing Old Wounds That Still Command Your Present
One of the most powerful discoveries in this work is that the brain does not easily distinguish between past and present pain. If early experiences were filled with fear, neglect, or harsh criticism, those memories became imprinted as emotional rules. The dragon from the past whispers, 'You’re not s...
From Your Brain Is Always Listening: Tame the Hidden Dragons That Control Your Happiness, Habits, and Hang-Ups
About Daniel G. Amen
Daniel G. Amen, M.D., is a psychiatrist, brain health expert, and founder of Amen Clinics. He is known for his work using brain imaging to study mental health and has authored several bestselling books on brain science and emotional wellness.
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