FooterLogo
  • Join | Sign In
  • Search ADDitude
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • ADHD
    • What Is ADHD?
    • The ADHD Brain
    • ADHD Symptoms
    • ADHD in Children
    • ADHD in Adults
    • ADHD in Women
    • Find ADHD Specialists
  • Symptoms & Tests
    • New! Symptom Checker
    • ADHD Test for Children
    • ADHD Test for Adults
    • All Symptom Tests
    • Rejection Sensitivity
    • ODD
    • Autism
    • Sensory Processing
    • All ADHD Comorbidities
  • ADHD Treatment
    • ADHD Medications
    • Medication Reviews
    • Natural ADHD Remedies
    • ADHD Therapies
    • Managing Treatment
    • Treating Your Child
    • Find ADHD Specialists
  • ADHD Parenting
    • Behavior & Discipline
    • Positive Parenting
    • Teens with ADHD
    • Schedules & Routines
    • Organizing Your Child
    • Health & Nutrition
    • Friendships & Activities
  • School & Learning
    • Learning Challenges
    • Homework & Studying
    • IEPs & 504 Plans
    • Accommodations
    • School Behavior
    • For Teachers
    • High School
  • ADHD Adults
    • Do I Have ADD?
    • Getting Things Done
    • Relationships
    • Organization
    • Time & Productivity
    • Health & Nutrition
  • ADHD Resources
    • Free Webinars
    • Free Downloads
    • ADHD Newsletters
    • ADHD News & Research
    • ADHD Directory
    • The ADDitude Store
  • For Professionals
    • For Clinicians
    • For Educators
    • Research Updates
  • MAGAZINE
    • SUBSCRIBE
    • Manage My Subscription
    • Give a Gift Sub!
    • New Issue!
    • Get Back Issues
    • Digital Issues
  • Community
    • Guest Blogs
    • Videos
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Home

Inside the ADHD mind

  • Join
  •  | 
  • Sign In
Subscribe to Additude Magazine
  • ADHD
    • What Is ADHD?
    • The ADHD Brain
    • ADHD Symptoms
    • ADHD in Children
    • ADHD in Adults
    • ADHD in Women
    • Find ADHD Specialists
  • Symptoms & Tests
    • New! Symptom Checker
    • ADHD Test for Children
    • ADHD Test for Adults
    • All Symptom Tests
    • Rejection Sensitivity
    • Oppositional Defiance
    • Autism Spectrum
    • Sensory Processing
    • ADHD Comorbidities
  • ADHD Treatment
    • Medication Reviews
    • ADHD Medications
    • Natural ADHD Remedies
    • ADHD Therapies
    • Managing Treatment
    • Treating Your Child
  • ADHD Parenting
    • Behavior & Discipline
    • School & Learning
    • Teens with ADHD
    • Positive Parenting
    • Schedules & Routines
    • Organizing Your Child
    • Health & Nutrition
    • More on ADHD Parenting
  • ADHD Adults
    • Do I Have ADD?
    • Getting Things Done
    • Relationships
    • Time & Productivity
    • Organization
    • Health & Nutrition
    • More for ADHD Adults
  • WEBINARS & RESOURCES
    • Free Webinars
    • Free Downloads
    • ADHD Directory
    • eBooks + More
  • NEWSLETTERS & BLOGS
    • ADHD Newsletters
    • Guest Blogs
    • ADHD News & Research
  • For Professionals
    • News & Research
    • For Clinicians
    • For Educators
    • ADHD Directory
  • MAGAZINE
    • New Issue!
    • Subscribe
    • Manage My Subscription
    • Get Back Issues
    • Digital Magazine
    • Gift Subscription
    • Renew My Subscription
Advertisement
Daniel Amen, M.D.

Daniel Amen, M.D.

Daniel G. Amen, M.D., is a physician, double board-certified psychiatrist, teacher, and nine-time New York Times bestselling author. Dr. Amen is the founder and medical director of Amen Clinics in Newport Beach and San Francisco, California, Bellevue, Washington, Reston, Virginia, Atlanta, and New York City. Dr. Amen is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He is the author or co-author of 60 professional articles and more than 30 books, including theThe Daniel Plan(#CommissionsEarned), Change Your Brain, Change Your Life(#CommissionsEarned), Magnificent Mind at Any Age(#CommissionsEarned), and Healing ADD (#CommissionsEarned).

Daniel Amen, M.D., is a member of the ADDitude ADHD Medical Review Panel.

#CommissionsEarned As an Amazon Associate, ADDitude earns a commission from qualifying purchases made by ADDitude readers on the affiliate links we share.

ADDitude’s Editorial and Medical Review Process

ADDitude is dedicated to publishing quality content that adheres to the highest scientific and editorial standards. Created by qualified writers and medical professionals, our content is fact-checked and reviewed by members of the ADDitude Medical Advisory Panel, including leading clinical practitioners and researchers within the field of ADHD. The ADDitude team adheres to strict editorial standards and journalistic principles. Health information and guidance is thoroughly researched, and sources are vetted to ensure recency, authority, and credibility.

ADDitude editors regularly revisit and update existing content for accuracy and reliability, often in coordination with ADDitude’s Medical Advisory Panel and according to the ADDitude Editorial Process.

Recent Posts

brain scan

ADDitude ADHD Experts Podcast

“How Brain Imaging Changes Everything” [podcast episode #68]

In ADDitude’s ADHD Experts Podcast episode 68, Dr. Daniel G. Amen shares the most...
Your high-protein, low-sugar, no-additive diet

Free Downloads

Free Guide: What to Eat (and Avoid) for Improved ADHD Symptoms

Did you know that eating the wrong foods can actually shrink the decision-making parts of...
Healing the ADHD brain, with Dr. Daniel G. Amen

ADDitude ADHD Experts Podcast

“Healing the ADHD Brain” [podcast episode #111]

In ADDitude's ADHD Experts Podcast episode 111, hear Daniel G. Amen, M.D., share the...
Superfoods for the ADHD Brain

ADHD Diet & Nutrition

9 Foods to Supercharge Your Brain Health

Did you know that too much of the wrong foods may actually shrink the decision-making...
The silhouette of a ADHD woman looking at sunset in the distance.

Emotions & Shame

It’s Not as Bad as You Think

People with ADHD tend to "accentuate the negative," says one expert. Pull yourself out of...
The ADHD brain

Types of ADHD & ADD

Dr. Amen’s 7 Types of Attention Deficit Disorder

Dr. Daniel Amen posits that there are 7 types of ADD (or ADHD) — each with its own unique...
Multicolored heads of people with ADHD that can be healed using Dr. Amen's techniques

Types of ADHD & ADD

Dr. Amen on “Healing the ADHD Brain”

There is no one-size-fits-all treatment plan for ADHD. But there is also no shortage of...
A depiction of an ADHD brain image and the new discoveries in that area of research.

How ADHD Is Diagnosed

How Brain Imaging Changes Everything — Or Not

SPECT imaging measures the brain's healthy activity. How is this helpful in diagnosing...

Dr. Amen Recommends: Five Drug-Free Interventions for ADHD

Attention deficit disorder (ADD), also called attention deficit hyperactivity disorder...
An ADHD coach in conversation with a client.

Choosing Professionals

Dr. Daniel Amen on the Power of ADHD Coaching

If you've tried medication, counseling, and every other alternative therapy out there,...
Advertisement

Read These Next

Summer Camp Counselor Communication, Sample Letter

Free Template: Introduce Your Child to Camp Counselors

Little boy standing behind the window in sad mood. Sad Teenager looking in the Window and closing his ears with hands. Unhappy child in a plaid shirt. Alone at home. Upset.

Q: “Will ADHD Medication Worsen My Child’s Other Condition(s)?”

Woman flexing muscles in front of superhero shadow

“ADHD Superpowers:” Toxic Positivity vs. Celebration of Strengths

Advertisement
Advertisement

More Articles Recommended For You

  • Study: Shared Decision-Making Influences ADHD Treatment for Black Children
  • Live Webinar on May 18: Teen Driving Rules: ADHD Guardrails to Avoid Distractions and Accidents
  • Q: “How Do Doctors Decide Which ADHD Medication to Prescribe First?”
Advertisement
Advertisement

The ADDitude Commitment

ADDitude collaborates closely with leading medical experts to publish accurate, clear, and authoritative content that millions of readers trust and share.

Review Our Editorial Process Meet Our Medical Advisory Panel
  • ADDitude verifies the factual accuracy of all new content.
  • Sources are cited for all scientific research and findings.
  • Content is periodically reviewed and updated to reflect new health insights.
  • We strive to feature diverse voices and experiences.

Since 1998, millions of parents and adults have trusted ADDitude's expert guidance and support for living better with ADHD and its related mental health conditions. Our mission is to be your trusted advisor, an unwavering source of understanding and guidance along the path to wellness.

Follow us:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram

Newsletters

(Select your free newsletters)

      Subscribe

      Get a free issue and free ADDitude eBook, plus save 42% off the cover price.

      Order Now

      Site Map

      • ADHD Overview
      • Symptom Tests
      • ADHD Treatment & Medications
      • ADHD Parenting Help
      • School & Learning
      • ADHD in Adults
      • For ADHD Professionals

      Community Resources

      • Find an ADHD Specialist
      • Symptom Tests
      • ADHD Treatment Reviews
      • Guest Blogs
      • Free ADHD Webinars
      • Free ADHD Downloads

      ADDitudeMag.com

      • Join | Log In
      • Member Benefits
      • About ADDitude
      • Our ADHD Medical Advisory Panel
      • Contact Us
      • Advertise
      • ADDitude is a WebMD Company

      ADDitude Magazine

      • ADDitude Magazine
      • Subscribe to ADDitude Magazine
      • Subscriber Access to Archives
      • Manage My Subscription
      • Pay My Bill
      • Give ADDitude As a Gift
      • FAQ
      Adchoices
      Copyright © 1998 - 2023 WebMD LLC. All rights reserved. Your use of this site is governed by our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. ADDitude does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this web site is provided for educational purposes only.
      Advertisement