The End of Mental Illness — Brain Biology and Mental Health (Audio)
Welcome to Crisis in Perception, where we examine the systems shaping our world — one book at a time.
This episode explores The End of Mental Illness by Daniel G. Amen, MD, as a systems-level examination of how brain health, environment, and behavior interact to shape mental well-being.
Amen argues that many mental health struggles stem from physical brain dysfunction rather than abstract psychological causes. By focusing on risk factors such as inflammation, trauma, and nutrition, the book reframes treatment as a process of neurological optimization rather than symptom management.
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