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Brain Energy
- A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health—and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More
- Narrated by: Christopher M. Palmer MD
- Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins
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Brain Energy
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Publisher's Summary
This is the book that will forever change the way we understand and treat mental health. If you or someone you love is affected by mental illness, it might change your life.
We are in the midst of a global mental health crisis, and mental illnesses are on the rise. But what causes mental illness? And why are mental health problems so hard to treat? Drawing on decades of research, Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer outlines a revolutionary new understanding that for the first time unites our existing knowledge about mental illness within a single framework: mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain.
Brain Energy explains this new understanding of mental illness in detail, from symptoms and risk factors to what is happening in brain cells. Palmer also sheds light on the new treatment pathways this theory opens up—which apply to all mental disorders, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, alcoholism, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, autism, and even schizophrenia. Brain Energy pairs cutting-edge science with practical advice and strategies to help people reclaim their mental health.
This groundbreaking book reveals:
- why classifying mental disorders as “separate” conditions is misleading;
- the clear connections between mental illness and disorders linked to metabolism, including diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, pain disorders, obesity, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy;
- the link between metabolism and every factor known to play a role in mental health, including genetics, inflammation, hormones, neurotransmitters, sleep, stress, and trauma;
- the evidence that current mental health treatments, including both medications and therapies, likely work by affecting metabolism; and
- new treatments available today that listeners can use to promote long-term healing.
Palmer puts together the pieces of the mental illness puzzle to provide answers and offer hope. Brain Energy will transform the field of mental health, and the lives of countless people around the world.
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- Tam Hallett
- 17-03-2024
Outstanding
I'm not an intellectual and thoroughly enjoyed this book. I increased the speed to 1.2 then 1.5
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- Anonymous User
- 13-02-2024
The theory that saved me
The theory of brain energy changed my life before I even knew of its existence. Throughout my teens and early twenties, I was obese, abusing substances, harming myself, and considering suicide. After years of slowly piecing together an understanding of the causes and potential solutions to my physical and mental health problems, I’m now healthier and happier than I ever believed I could be. I now know that it’s all thanks to rebooting the incredible feedback system that is my body.
If I’d had access to this resource earlier in life, the process wouldn’t have been so slow and confusing. I KNOW this theory will change millions of lives in the coming decades.
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- Tonnette
- 25-01-2023
Brilliant! everyone should listen to this.
This is definitely one to listen to. I would've been so lost trying to say all the medical terms in my head. This was read beautifully, with compassion and life. Dr Chris explained his Brain Energy theory in a very digestible way.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-12-2022
If you love someone with mental health issues- listen to this!
This was amazing and I’d highly recommend anyone who is caring for someone with mental health issues to listen to it. It is heavy on statistics BUT brilliant information. Explains so much, and I definitely cried by the end. I’m totally inspired to incorporate some lifestyle changes to help support my family.
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- Danijela
- 27-02-2023
Excellent
It’s just so wonderful and revolutionary 👏
So beneficial 🌼Wish we all are on the same page , this page on regards to treatments!
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- Anna
- 24-01-2023
very insightful
I have an inherited mitochondrial disorder and this book was really helpful, despite my not suffering from a mental illness, but rather complex migraine (among other symptoms). Thank you! I particularly love books that are read by their authors.
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- Tony Gorman
- 18-06-2023
Enlightening
This book presents a compelling theory of what causes mental health issues and should be read by all
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- Anonymous User
- 16-12-2022
This book will be the catalyst for personal and global transformation.
I have been studying and researching the mental health field for over a decade now and working within it for 6 years, and this book at at the pinnacle of how to best understand mental illness, and mental wellness.
No matter who you are, if you have an interest in improving your life, or the lives of others, this is a must read!
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- Anonymous User
- 12-11-2023
No words as to the importance for so many to read
My son has struggled with bi polar for over 10 years and is currently in an adult Accute ward
He is treatment resistive
Thank you DR Chris Palmer for your work and insight
This will give so many people hope
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-03-2024
Fascinating read
I really did not enjoy the narration of this book but that aside it’s one of the best reads I’ve had in a long time. I’m a psychiatric nurse so obviously drawn to this material. I’ll probably listen to it over and over - recommended!
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