This episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast features information, tips, and how to's on depression and antidepressant medications. Taking Antidepressants: The Pros & Cons For some people, the choice to take antidepressants leads to a happier, healthier quality of life. For others, it only makes things worse. Therefore it’s crucial to understand the benefits and drawbacks of choosing this route of treatment. In the first episode of a series on antidepressants, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen arm you with the information you need to decide if antidepressants are the right choice for you or your loved one. Can Antidepressants Change Your Personality? When Tana Amen was suffering from depression, she had no idea it was caused by her thyroid medication. She started taking antidepressant medication, and the effect it had on her was completely unexpected. In the second episode of a series on antidepressants, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana describe how some antidepressant medications can give your entire personality an overhaul, and how it may not always be a positive change. Brain in the News: Avoid These Two Medications at All Costs In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen weigh in on brain-related current events. This week’s “Brain in the News” items feature a link between the supplement ashwagandha and improved sleep and stress, two types of medication that are linked to dementia, a 9 year-old arsonist charged with first degree murder, a startling childhood obesity prediction, and a correlation of ADD/ADHD in teen moms. Q&A: Which Personal Products are the Least Toxic? In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen address some listener questions and dole out helpful advice. This week’s topics include clean products for personal and household use, sedation vs. general anesthesia during surgery, workout tips, intermittent fasting to lose weight, and eating clean while away from home. If you’d like your question answered on the Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, you can submit your questions at brainwarriorswaypodcast.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmenClinic Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Amen_Clinics Connect with us on LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/AmenClinicsLinkedIn If you or someone you know would like more information about Amen Clinics, please call us! Within the U.S. call 1-888-288-9834 Outside the U.S. call 1-949-266-3700 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmenClinic Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Amen_Clinics Connect with us on LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/AmenClinicsLinkedIn http://www.amenclinics.com/ https://www.brainmdhealth.com/ http://www.mybrainfitlife.com/ http://www.amenuniversity.com/nClinicsLinkedIn