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Interview with Dr. Daniel G. Amen - Psychiatrist, Nuclear Brain Imaging
 Hosted by Jennifer Walton and David Riordan

Bio:
DANIEL G



Interview with Dr, G. Amen at:  http://www.emergingworlds.com/pro_interviews_detail.cfm?Content=122

 

  • Private Practice: Child/Adolescent/Adult Behavioral Medicine, Nuclear Brain Imaging
  • Director, The Amen Clinic for Behavioral Medicine

 

The Amen Clinic for Behavioral Medicine is a private medical clinic which specializes in innovative diagnosis and treatment for a wide variety of neuropsychiatric, behavioral and learning problems for children, teenagers and adults. Established in 1989 by Daniel G. Amen, M.D., the center has a national reputation for evaluating and treating Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and related problems. Other psychiatric disorders such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, anxiety, aggressiveness, school failure, marital conflicts and parent-child problems are also evaluated and treated. The Amen Clinic is well known for its innovative work with brain SPECT imaging.

 

 

Amen Clinic: www.amenclinic.com

 

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Q1. What got you interested in behavioral medicine and how do you work with patients in your practice?


Q2. In your view, what are the six types of ADD?


Q3. Do you believe that viruses can infect the brain?


Q4. Do you think there is a rise in brain- related disorders?


Q5. Are we approaching the treatment of brain disorders in the correct ways?


Q6. Do you use alternative modalities in your practice?


Q7. Do you treat people suffering from Chronic Fatigue?


Q8. What are the risks vs. benefits of having a CAT or SPEC scan?


Q9. Do you believe our thoughts influence our behavior?


Q10. How should we reform our viewpoint as it relates to the brain and behavioral issues?


Q11. Are changes in behavior tied to brain function?


Q12. What is the one thing you would like to see change related to our health practices?