Low Moods, Dark Thoughts? Why Your Brain Needs More Than a Pill

Feeling stuck in low moods, negativity, or the never-ending “blahs”? It’s not just in your head—it’s in your brain. Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen expose the hidden biological, psychological, social, and spiritual mood stealers that quietly hijack your happiness. Tana opens up about how a cancer diagnosis—and the wrong antidepressant—sent her spiraling into darkness, and the life-saving strategies that helped her fight her way back. Plus, find out how an everyday spice—saffron—could work as well as antidepressant medication, backed by decades of research. 00:00 Intro 00:57 Mood is a Brain Function 02:45 Your Physical Brain Function Affects Your Mood 05:48 The Physical Causes of Mood Disorders 09:00 Taking the Wrong Medication 11:50 Psychological/Social/Spiritual Factors 13:46 Mood Robbers 17:49 Sponsor 18:30 Mood Enhancing Fakers 24:53 Saffron 31:53 TMG/SAMe 35:16 Wrap Up Happy Saffron and other brain-healthy supplements: https://brainmd.com Thanks to our sponsors Amen Clinics: https://www.amenclinics.com BrainMD: https://brainmd.com Amen University: https://www.amenuniversity.com Change Your Brain Foundation: https://www.changeyourbrain.org Love & Logic: https://www.loveandlogic.com Follow Daniel Instagram:   / doc_amen   TikTok:   / docamen   Facebook:   / drdanielamen   Follow Tana Instagram:   / tanaamen   TikTok:   / tanaamen   📘 Get Dr. Daniel Amen's new book, "Change Your Brain Every Day" https://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Br... 📗 Get Tana Amen's book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child" https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400220769/... 🧠 #brainhealth #changeyourbrain #changeyourlife 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-... 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE BRAIN HEALTH NEWS & TIPS https://www.youtube.com/subscription_... If you or someone you know would like more information about Amen Clinics, please call us or visit https://www.amenclinics.com/schedule-.... Within the U.S. call 1-888-412-2713 Outside the U.S. call 1-949-266-3700