ADHD Experts Podcast 68- Brain Imaging Changes Everything: Dr. Amen's Lessons from 90,000 ADHD Brain Scans
Sep 3, 2014
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Imaging Reduces Psychiatric Stigma
- Brain imaging reduces stigma by showing mental health problems as medical conditions.
- Seeing scans helps patients understand their illness and increases treatment acceptance.
Daughter's Brain Recovery Story
- Dr. Amen's daughter suffered brain underactivity and depression but showed dramatic improvement after treatment.
- Her brain scan improved in 24 hours and she achieved academic success for 10 years.
Manage ADHD in Perimenopausal Women
- Women with ADHD often worsen during perimenopause due to lower estrogen and progesterone.
- Bioidentical hormone and progesterone replacement can help mitigate worsening symptoms.