Brain Energy

A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health—and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More

By: Christopher M. Palmer MD

Narrated by: Christopher M. Palmer MD

Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

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; and
• new treatments available today that listeners 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.

©2022 Christopher Palmer (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing

Idea is great, book is so so

A very exciting and plausible theory that could be revolutionary. That alone is reason to read this book. Keto and carnivore diets are healing people left and right, including mental and emotional problems and this book explores ideas on why and how. I thought the first half review of psychiatry was too lengthy and boring. I was waiting and waiting for him to get to the point of the book. That finally happened midway through and the second half was much better. Narration was fine.

Ground breaking framework

Dr Palmer eloquently presents a framework that resonates strongly with someone familiar with the struggle associated with navigating a complex treatment network which in the end only addresses symptoms of many mental health disorders. A strong case is made for why the mental health community should not ignore the fact that current standard of care is not working to address root cause for many diagnosis. It’s time for change. Dr Palmer presents a compelling case for how to use the existing DSM to move patient treatment beyond medication and into sustainable recovery. This is a must read for everyone. Someone you know and love is suffering.

Must read for everyone! 🩵

Everyone knows someone with depression, even if they don’t have it themselves. After cleaning up my diet I noticed more mental clarity. This book makes sense. And should be shared to everyone. This way they that can be armed with the knowledge and make a choice for themselves how they want to live their life.

fascinating!

I really loved Dr. Palmer's empathetic speaking voice. He seems very passionate about this topic.
The theory is bold and explains it very clearly. One thing I like is this book stays very much on the topic of mental health and the over arching diet program he suggests. There are some other suggestions too. Highly recommend.

Revolutionary. Not sure how Nobel Peace Prizes work but he deserves one!

You can’t treat a something without knowing it’s cause and this had plagued us for years. Instead of being cured, we’re being treated for symptoms. It’s time for us to take our lives back! Thank you Dr. Palmer.

Outstanding

Incredibly well referenced account of the metabolic impact on brain health. It sheds new insight on our body’s most complex, delicate, but possibly, most resilient organ.

Unified theory explains mental illness and degenerative neural diseases

Author has a unique voice and makes the presentation of extensive scientific data quite clear. For those of us who care for the mentally ill, may offer a more hopeful approach to their treatment.

Wow!

I heard Chris Palmer on the Andrew Huberman and Tim Ferris podcasts and was blown away. This is a groundbreaking message. I heartily recommend to all. Also, I’m glad he read his own book. His voice has the quality of someone that really cares about you and has a to. of background and success on the subject; a wise and caring friend.

Great read.

I listened to this book in just a few days. As a psychiatric nurse and a metabolic practitioner I believe this is a step in the right direction to better treatment for this group of sufferers from severe disabling mental health conditions.

Very informal and interesting

Having a father who was bipolar and depressed and a brother who committed suicide at a young age, I've always had many questions as to what could of caused these disorders to my family. I hope with time more research can be done and we can find for certain the root causes for these illnesses. Thank you so much for this enlightening book.