Nautilus Book Awards Gold Winner in Psychology Mental & Emotional Well-BeinForeword INDIES Book
of the Year Finalist in Health2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist 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 New treatments available today that readers 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.
