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Brain Energy
- A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health—and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More
- Narrated by: Christopher M. Palmer MD
- Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins
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Summary
This is the book that will forever change the way we understand and treat mental health. If you or someone you love is affected by mental illness, it might change your life.
We are in the midst of a global mental health crisis, and mental illnesses are on the rise. But what causes mental illness? And why are mental health problems so hard to treat? Drawing on decades of research, Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer outlines a revolutionary new understanding that for the first time unites our existing knowledge about mental illness within a single framework: mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain.
Brain Energy explains this new understanding of mental illness in detail, from symptoms and risk factors to what is happening in brain cells. Palmer also sheds light on the new treatment pathways this theory opens up—which apply to all mental disorders, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, alcoholism, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, autism, and even schizophrenia. Brain Energy pairs cutting-edge science with practical advice and strategies to help people reclaim their mental health.
This groundbreaking book reveals:
- why classifying mental disorders as “separate” conditions is misleading;
- the clear connections between mental illness and disorders linked to metabolism, including diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, pain disorders, obesity, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy;
- the link between metabolism and every factor known to play a role in mental health, including genetics, inflammation, hormones, neurotransmitters, sleep, stress, and trauma;
- the evidence that current mental health treatments, including both medications and therapies, likely work by affecting metabolism; and
- new treatments available today that listeners can use to promote long-term healing.
Palmer puts together the pieces of the mental illness puzzle to provide answers and offer hope. Brain Energy will transform the field of mental health, and the lives of countless people around the world.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-07-23
Must read
This helped me understand the struggle of my brothers condition and help me help him recover. Health really is in your own hands
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- SB
- 13-12-23
very interesting
I hope this theory can be proved with more studies, nutrition is deffinetly overlooked but we already know is the source of diseases and sometimes the medicine itself.
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- AmazonMonster
- 05-12-22
Incredibly Thought Provoking
I enjoyed this very much. Some complex science made very clear and imparted with passion, insight and humour. Excellent
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- Ms. L. A. Dale
- 16-02-24
Such an interesting read
It all makes sense when you think about it. I
Hope this goes mainstream but worry that the big pharma drive the agenda in medicine too much as prevention and being well doesn’t pay. Also the chemicals in processed food are doing so much damage. Capitalism is killing us all. Thanks for giving an alternative perspective Chris
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- Anonymous User
- 21-12-22
Very interesting
Loved it. The claims are very large, but if true revolutionary. I have also noticed some of the claimed effects on my own wellbeing, so I am inclined to believe them.
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- Sam W.
- 23-06-23
Interesting theory
This is a comprehensive book which dives deep into the research backing his theory. It is no where near a self-help book, which is great. The reading is a bit on the slow side so it can be sped up.
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- Anja Tiller
- 26-06-23
Thank you for a great book
Thank You dr. Palmer for a great book and very interesting topic. Looking forward to learn more.
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- FABIO P.
- 24-02-24
Hope for mental health
Groundbreaking research by a genuinely dedicated scientist who’s work will be considered fundamental to the advancement of real solutions to mental health disorders in decades to come
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- J. g
- 25-02-23
Amazing
So simple to understand and so good. Life changing book. I would highly recommend it.
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- Kindle Customer
- 17-03-23
Great theory
A very interesting theory. In terms of what we should do, there's not much new in here. It focuses on sleep, workout, diet, social skills, just like most of our knowledge on how to better ourselves and cure mental disorders. But! It gives a conclusion as to why these certain practices work, which can be very beneficial for some. It will provide a concrete reason as to why you ought to change certain things in your life.
A must read for anyone, as it connects a lot of known principles in the medical world
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