The Brain Energy Movement (Advocacy)
Neuropsychiatry Scholars: Audrey R. Tyrka, MD, PhD
Dr. Audrey R. Tyrka is a distinguished figure in the field of psychiatry and human behavior, currently serving as a professor and chair of the Department at Brown University. Dr. Tyrka's research is notable for its focus on the impact of early-life adversity on...
Changing a Child’s Diet Might Help Prevent Mental Illness
We all know that diet plays an important role in health. It clearly plays a role in weight, diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes. Most people, however, aren’t too worried about these things in children. These are usually diseases of older people, so most parents don’t...
Depression in Parents May Influence Children’s Weight
In the intricate web of human biology, the relationship between mental health and physical well-being has always fascinated researchers and clinicians alike. It is a dynamic interplay where one's mental state can impact physical health and vice versa. A recent study,...
Craving Sweets? You Might Need More Sleep
It's a new year and many people are starting their annual diets. We all know that we are losing the battle to lose weight. Rates of obesity and diabetes continue to climb. Simple advice is abundant: Eat less, exercise more Practice mindful eating, savor each bite Cut...
“It’s Not Magic, It’s Science:” Eric’s Story
When I was in my 40s and 50s, everything was going well. I had a happy life with my wife and son. My optometry business was successful. But I wanted to die. I would ask my psychiatrist again and again: if everything is great, why can’t I appreciate it? I never got a...
Harnessing Innovation at the Stanford Innovations in Mental Healthcare Summit 2023
The Stanford Innovations in Mental Healthcare Summit, held on November 29 and 30, 2023, brought together leading experts and innovators in the field of mental health research and practice. I was deeply honored to be among the esteemed speakers at this event, which...
Thanksgiving 2023: A Year of Gratitude, Progress, and Heartbreak
As we approach Thanksgiving, I find myself reflecting on a year filled with immense gratitude for the progress that we’ve made, but also a renewed determination to do even more. It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since the publication of Brain Energy, a...
How to Talk to Your Doctor about Brain Energy
Brain Energy offers new ways to understand mental and metabolic health and offers new and comprehensive treatment strategies. It’s important to be able to tell your doctor why you want to try these strategies.
