Stop Believing Every Thought You Have: Healing Your Anxious Mind Part 1

Anxiety is not just a feeling—it’s a brain health issue. In this week's episode of part 1 of their anxiety series, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana dive into the neuroscience of anxiety and practical, evidence-based ways to improve mental well-being. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and brain imaging research, they offer tools to calm the mind, build resilience, and optimize brain function. Change your brain—and you can change your life. 0:00 The Complex Reality of Anxiety 0:56 A New Approach to Mental Health 2:07 How the Brain Works Through Association 4:55 Navigating Societal Anxiety and Fear 7:23 The Truth About Cannabis and Mental Health 10:28 Inside the Brain's Anxiety Circuits 13:08 Hidden Physical Causes of Anxiety 15:35 Head Injuries and Unexplained Panic 19:22 Decoding the Basal Ganglia 24:42 Why You Might Feel Constantly Prepared 30:54 Audience Questions For anxiety help: https://www.amenclinics.com/ Amen Clinics locations: https://www.amenclinics.com/locations/ Want to schedule a visit? Our highly trained specialists can guide you through the process so you and your loved ones can get the help you deserve. https://www.amenclinics.com/schedule-visit/ SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE BRAIN HEALTH NEWS & TIPS https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=amenclinic If you or someone you know would like more information about Amen Clinics, please call us or visit https://www.amenclinics.com/schedule-visit/. Within the U.S. call 1-888-412-2713 Outside the U.S. call 1-949-266-3700 http://www.amenclinics.com/ https://www.brainmdhealth.com/ Follow Amen Clinics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amen_clinics/ Follow Amen Clinics on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amenclinics Like Amen Clinics on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmenClinic Follow Amen Clinics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Amen_Clinics Follow Amen Clinics on LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/AmenClinicsLinkedIn Follow Dr. Daniel Amen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc_amen/ Follow Dr. Daniel Amen on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@docamen Like Dr. Daniel Amen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdanielamen Follow Dr. Daniel Amen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/docamen