Brain In The News: Are Our Skulls Out-Evolving Us?

It’s time for “Brain in the News,” our weekly brain health news roundup, where Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen go over all the latest news in brain health from the Amen angle. This week’s stories include recent findings of cancer risk in tap water, a spike in suicides in the military, usage of St.…

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What Are The Spiritual Causes of Suicide? – Pt. 4

What Are The Spiritual Causes of Suicide On The Brain Warriors Way Podcast With Dr Daniel Amen And Tana Amen BSN RN

No matter what religion or philosophy you subscribe to, spirituality can give your life a deeper sense of meaning and purpose. In the fourth and final episode of “Suicide Awareness Week,” Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the spiritual factors that play a role in depression and suicide, and how believing in something larger…

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What Are The Social Causes of Suicide? – Pt. 3

What Are The Social Causes Of Suicide On The Brain Warriors Way Podcast With Dr Daniel Amen And Tana Amen BSN RN

People who commit suicide often do so as an act of anger, and with a specific target to cause hurt and pain in mind. Therefore, it’s hard to truly evaluate depression and suicidal thoughts without taking social circumstances into consideration. In part three of “Suicide Awareness Week,” Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the…

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What Are the Psychological Causes of Suicide? – Pt. 2

What Are The Psychological Causes Of Suicide On The Brain Warriors Way Podcast With Dr Daniel Amen And Tana Amen BSN RN

Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary feeling, but what are the causes of those feelings of hopelessness? In the second episode of “Suicide Awareness Week,” Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the psychological causes that can lead to suicide or suicidal thoughts, as well as what can be done to treat these…

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Suicide: What Is The Biological Cause? – Pt. 1

Biological Causes Of Suicide On The Brain Warriors Way Podcast With Dr Daniel Amen And Tana Amen BSN RN

If suicide goes against everything our bodies are wired for, then why do so many people opt to take this way out? In the first episode of “Suicide Awareness Week,” Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the surprising biological causes that can contribute to feelings of depression and hopelessness, as well as how to…

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We Are Living In An Unhappiness Epidemic and Here’s Why

We Are Living In An Unhappiness Epidemic and Here's Why On The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast With Dr Daniel Amen And Tana Amen BSN RN

If you’ve been feeling down, you’re not alone. In fact, there seems to be a growing epidemic of unhappiness in our society, but fortunately there are things you can do about it. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the role the 4 circles of influence…

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Suicide: The Ones Who Are Left Behind

Suicide - The Ones Who Are Left Behind On The Brain Warriors Way Podcast With Dr Daniel Amen And Tana Amen BSN RN

It’s often the ones left to pick up the pieces after a traumatic event like suicide who experience the most pain. Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen take a look at how suicide affects others, and ways to break the cycle of suffering.

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