Mental Illness

 Have just began a course offered by Dr. Daniel Amen that promises to help me understand how the psychiatric care as we know it is outdated and often actually harmful.  This is amazingly encouraging material and I will share some of his thoughts.  Yes, these are all his.

Most psychiatric illnesses are not mental health illnesses at all.  Rather, they are brain health issues that steal your mind.  This one idea changes everything:  get your brain right and your mind will follow!

Reframing the discussion from mental health to brain health changes everything.  People can see their problems as medical, not moral.  It decreases stigma, shame and guilt and increases compassion and forgiveness from families.  It elevates hope and increases compliance with treatment plans.

There is SO much more.  Check out his web site, courses through Amen University, and books - all extremely helpful for anyone dealing with anxiety disorders, ADHD, Addictions, PTSD, psychosis, personality disorders.  

For sure, this kind of information equals peace and prosperity.