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NASCAR Driving & My Mental Breakdown – Pt. 2 with Chase Mattioli Oct 02, 2018

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When former NASCAR driver Chase Mattioli suffered a severe mental breakdown, he decided it was time to seek help. In the second episode chronicling Chase's amazing story, he tells Dr. Daniel Amen about what led him to take a look at his brain, and how what he saw changed everything.

NASCAR Driving & My Mental Breakdown – Pt. 2 with Chase Mattioli Oct 02, 2018

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Racing Towards Trouble: A NASCAR Driver's Troubled Brain & Misdiagnosis - Pt. 1 with Chase Mattioli Oct 01, 2018

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Former NASCAR driver Chase Mattioli knew his life was heading in the wrong direction. In addition to being diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder, he had suffered concussions and tons of toxic exposure from life on the racetrack. In the first episode of a four-part series on his incredible success story, Chase tells Dr. Daniel Amen what his life was like before he decided to make a change.

Here's What You Can Do If You've Had Head Trauma Sep 27, 2018

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If you've had a brain injury, you need to put your brain in a healing environment as soon as possible. In the fourth and final episode of "Brain Trauma Awareness Week," Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen use the BRIGHT MINDS context to discuss a recovery plan for those who have experienced a traumatic brain injury.

Irlen Syndrome: What is it? Sep 26, 2018

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In the third episode of a series on brain injuries, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss Irlen Syndrome, a condition often caused by brain trauma. Daniel and Tana describe the symptoms of Irlen Syndrome, as well as discuss how treatment options can help you get your life back.

In What Ways Can a Brain Injury Affect Your Life? Sep 25, 2018

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The fallout from having a brain injury can be far more significant than you might expect. Headaches, fatigue, and brain fog are only the lesser conditions, but did you know those who have suffered brain injuries have higher rates of depression, suicide, and addiction? In the second episode of " Brain Trauma Awareness Week", Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen discuss the ways a brain injury may affect your life.

Could You Have a Traumatic Brain Injury and Not Even Know it? Sep 24, 2018

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Most people associate the term "traumatic brain injury" with the type of severe damage that could only be caused by something as drastic a fracture of the skull. However, the truth is that you could have a significant brain injury dramatically affecting your life without you even knowing it. In the first episode in a series on brain injuries, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen describe the different forms of brain trauma.

What Are The Spiritual Causes of Suicide? Sep 24, 2018

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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 than yourself can help to get you through troubled times.

What Are The Social Causes of Suicide? Sep 19, 2018

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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 relationship factors that can drive people to commit suicide.

What Are the Psychological Causes of Suicide? Sep 18, 2018

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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 causes.

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