"Healing ADD - See And Heal The 7 Types!" with Dr. Daniel Amen

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The speaker, a child psychiatrist, highlights the importance of understanding childhood development in addressing issues like ADD, advocating for brain imaging to tailor treatment plans. Different types of ADD, ranging from inattentive to overfocused, require specific interventions like boosting neurotransmitters through medication or supplements to improve symptoms and behavior.

Insights

  • Brain imaging techniques like spect imaging can reveal unique brain patterns in individuals with ADD, influencing their response to treatments like Ritalin, highlighting the importance of personalized approaches for effective management.
  • Utilizing a combination of supplements, medication, and targeted treatments can significantly improve symptoms and behaviors in individuals with different types of ADD, emphasizing the necessity of tailored interventions based on specific neurochemical imbalances and brain activity patterns.

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Recent questions

  • What are the common symptoms of ADD?

    Erratic attention, sensitivity to stimuli, organization difficulties.

  • How can ADD be treated?

    Boosting dopamine levels, dietary changes, medication.

  • What is the significance of brain spect imaging in mental health?

    Provides insights into conditions like ADD.

  • How does ADD manifest in adults?

    Often leads to denial of the condition.

  • What are the different types of ADD?

    Overfocused, temporal lobe, anxious, lyic, ring of fire.

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Summary

00:00

"Brain Imaging Reveals Insights on ADD"

  • The speaker has been in the Northwest for 11 years, scanning thousands of people with interesting brains.
  • ADD is a rising concern, with 20% of children diagnosed, which is deemed too high.
  • The speaker, a child psychiatrist, emphasizes the importance of understanding childhood development for adult issues.
  • Biofeedback and neurofeedback techniques were learned in a stressful environment, leading to an interest in brain spec imaging.
  • Brain scans revealed different brain patterns in individuals with ADD, impacting their response to treatments like Ritalin.
  • The speaker advocates for brain imaging to understand complex disorders like ADD, which have multiple types.
  • The speaker criticizes the term ADHD, preferring ADD due to its more accurate representation of attentional issues.
  • Classic ADD symptoms include erratic attention span, sensitivity to stimuli, and difficulty with organization and time management.
  • People with ADD may need emotional intensity to focus, leading to excitement-seeking and conflict-driven behavior.
  • Understanding neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and GABA is crucial for tailoring treatment plans for different types of ADD.

18:08

Managing ADD: Insights, Treatment, and Misdiagnosis

  • Procrastination in families is often linked to high stress levels, where individuals delay tasks until pressured.
  • Impulse control issues can lead to saying the first thing that comes to mind, affecting relationships negatively.
  • Restlessness and hyperactivity can make it challenging for some individuals to sit through movies.
  • Brain spect Imaging can provide valuable insights into mental health conditions like ADD.
  • ADD can manifest differently in adults, often leading to denial of the condition.
  • Treatment for ADD often involves boosting dopamine levels through supplements or medications like Ritalin or Adderall.
  • Dietary changes, including a low simple carbohydrate, high fiber, high protein diet, can significantly impact brain function.
  • Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial for brain health, with a focus on EPA for managing depression and ADD.
  • Inattentive ADD, more common in girls, can go undiagnosed due to its less disruptive nature.
  • Misdiagnosis and incorrect medication for ADD can have severe consequences, including disinhibition and behavioral changes.

36:13

"ADD Treatment Boosts Academic Performance and Interest"

  • Daughter's brain responded positively to treatment, leading to improved academic performance
  • Daughter's class duration perception changed from feeling like 8 hours to 20 minutes after treatment
  • Daughter's interest in genetics sparked after treatment, leading to academic success
  • Treatment involved boosting dopamine levels through supplements, medication, exercise, and diet
  • Different types of ADD exist, including overfocused ADD characterized by difficulty shifting attention
  • Overfocused ADD individuals have low serotonin and dopamine levels, leading to negative thought loops
  • Overfocused ADD treatment involves boosting serotonin and dopamine levels through medication or supplements
  • Temporal lobe ADD presents with ADD symptoms alongside learning, memory, and temper control issues
  • Case study of Chris with temporal lobe ADD showed improvement with anti-convulsant and stimulant medication
  • Addressing brain issues through medication led to significant behavioral improvements in Chris

52:48

"Targeted Treatment for ADD: Success Stories"

  • The speaker recounts a personal experience of visiting a high school where a troubled student recognized and greeted them warmly.
  • Emphasizes the importance of targeted treatment for individuals like Chris to prevent negative outcomes such as jail time, self-harm, or harm to others.
  • The speaker believes that encountering cases like Chris's was intentional to lead them to their work, despite skepticism from colleagues.
  • Advocates for a combination of supplements and medication to boost Gaba, stabilize the temporal lobe, and enhance dopamine for focus.
  • Describes different types of ADD cases, including "lyic add" characterized by low-grade depression and "ring of fire" with overactivity in the brain.
  • Shares a case study of a violent individual, Joshua, whose brain activity changed significantly when sober versus drunk, leading to improved behavior with targeted treatment.
  • Highlights the success of a child, Jared, who showed significant improvement without medication but with the supplement Neuralink targeting Gaba, serotonin, and dopamine.
  • Discusses the importance of identifying and treating different types of ADD, such as "anxious add," which requires relaxation techniques, Gaba, and dopamine support.
  • Explains the significance of brain scans in understanding brain activity and the necessity of treating specific brain regions first, like the temporal lobe and Ring of Fire.
  • Shares a transformative story of a Salvation Army director, Lori, who implemented brain-healthy practices in a drug treatment program, leading to improved mental and physical health outcomes for participants.

01:10:31

Brain scans reduce recidivism and diagnose disorders.

  • David ADM implemented a screening program in Redmond, Washington, reducing recidivism from 69% to 29%.
  • The speaker suggests that children diagnosed with bipolar disorder may actually have head trauma, advocating for an Elimination Diet and scans to identify the root cause.
  • The speaker emphasizes the importance of brain scans for various groups, including prisoners, those in residential treatment, and individuals turning 50.
  • Judy Isles conducted a study on psychiatric imaging perspectives, revealing a divide between clinical practitioners and university researchers.
  • Despite some skepticism, patients who underwent brain imaging reported positive experiences, feeling empowered and in control of their health.
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