239. Social (Media) Breakdown: How Our Digital Lives Impact Mental Health and Daily Practices to Change Your Brain With Dr. Daniel Amen

In this episode, Dr. Axe is joined by Dr. Daniel Amen to discuss brain and neurological health. Daniel G. Amen, MD is a physician, board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, award-winning researcher, 17-time bestselling author, and in-demand speaker. He's Founder and CEO of Amen Clinics, which holds the world’s largest database of functional brain scans relating to behavior. He's also the lead researcher on a landmark brain imaging and rehabilitation study on pro football players. His newest book is: Change Your Brain Every Day: Simple Daily Practices to Strengthen Your Mind, Memory, Moods, Focus, Energy, Habits, and Relationships. Topics discussed in this episode:01:46 Phone snubbing and brain health.06:16 The dangers of marijuana.09:53 Top 10 reasons for mental health issues.14:27 Impact of COVID on the brain.17:41 Mental health and antidepressants.23:02 Lack of attention damaging children.25:17 Living in an ADD society.32:41 Low blood flow and brain.35:11 Blood flow and brain health.38:12 Psilocybin and microdosing mushrooms.43:40 Nutritional IVs and their benefits.47:41 Mental health during COVID.50:17 Brain health recommendations.Discover the Nutrition, Lifestyle, & Fitness Plan that Works Best with Your Body with InsideTracker! Get 20% off at INSIDETRACKER.COM/AXE20 Follow Dr. Amen on Instagram: @doc_amen Amenclinics.comBrainmd.comFollow @healthinstitute on Instagram! www.instagram.com/healthinstitute Join our Newsletter! www.thehealthinstitute.com/wellness-weekly Follow our Hosts in Instagram: @drjoshaxe, @organic_blondie, and @doctormotley on Instagram!