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Minisode 81: The Dark Truth About Dr Daniel Amen and Amen Clinics


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Uncover the truth about Dr. Daniel Amen's controversial psychiatric practices. This video exposes the unethical use of SPECT scans for mental health diagnosis, debunks Dr. Amen's seven types of ADHD, and reveals the risks of unproven brain supplements. Learn why experts criticize Amen Clinic methods and the dangers of medical misinformation in psychiatry.


Discover:

-Why SPECT scans are considered pseudoscience for psychiatric diagnosis

-The lack of evidence behind Dr. Amen's BrainMD supplements

-How celebrity endorsements and PBS specials spread misinformation

-The importance of evidence-based mental health care


As a triple board-certified psychiatrist, I break down the controversy surrounding Amen Clinics and offer insights into safer, proven alternatives for mental health treatment. Don't fall for expensive, unproven methods – get the facts about responsible psychiatric care.


Like, subscribe, and share to help others avoid potential mental health treatment pitfalls. Comment with your thoughts or experiences related to Dr. Amen's methods.


#DrDanielAmen #SPECTscans #ADHDTypes #BrainSupplements #PsychiatricDiagnosis #MentalHealth #MedicalMisinformation #EvidenceBasedCare


Chapters

0:00 Intro

1:05 SPECT scans...more scam than science

4:10 Amen's 7 types of ADD

7:05 BrainMD supplement line

8:45 The empire of misinformation

11:25 The real cost of Dr Amen's grift

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