The Bagnalls’ Story
Jennifer Bagnall was settling into her new marriage when she accidentally came across a disturbing journal entry written by her new husband that said “Hang Myself”. That got her attention quickly and she convinced her husband David to get a brain scan to see what was going on.
Stephen, Firefighter
After living with PTSD for over 10 years, this first responder froze on the job. The guy who had been called to help was the guy who needed help.
A Firefighter’s Wake-Up Call: How Sleep Deprivation Was Stealing His Health
Firefighter Anthony opens up about the hidden occupational hazards that follow first responders both on and off the job. Years of disrupted sleep, chronic stress, and exhaustion quietly took a toll on his mental health and overall quality of life—until he realized something had to change.
Through the Change Your Brain Foundation, Anthony found his way to Amen Clinics, wh
She Tried 30 Medications. Nothing Worked—Until a Brain Scan Changed Everything.
For most of her life, Amy struggled silently with her mental health. Multiple breakdowns, dozens of medications, and eventually losing the ability to work left her feeling hopeless—and worse than before.
After trying nearly 30 different medications with no real relief, Amy finally discovered a different approach at Amen Clinics, where doctors looked at her brain using SP
A Firefighter’s Brain Scan: What Every First Responder Needs to Know
Firefighter Mark Campagna visits Amen Clinics through the support of the Change Your Brain Foundation to take a closer look at his brain health. In this powerful conversation, Mark shares what he learned from his brain scan and why understanding what helps—and harms—a firefighter’s brain is critical for long-term health, performance, and resilience. This video highlights wh
He Was Depressed — Until He Saw His Brain Scan (Founder of Tilly’s”)
Successful entrepreneur. Private struggle.
Hezy Shaked, founder of Tilly’s, was battling depression—even while building a thriving brand. Like many people, he was skeptical that brain scans could actually explain what he was feeling.
That changed when he visited Amen Clinics.
After seeing his brain scan, Hezy finally understood why his depression wasn’t
Inside the Brain that Beat Trauma: A Los Angeles Firefighter’s Story
What happens when trauma leaves scars you can’t see?
In this powerful conversation, a Los Angeles firefighter shares how years on the front lines took a toll on his mental health—and how advanced brain imaging helped him finally understand what was happening inside his mind.
By optimizing the physical function of his brain, he found a new path forward—one grou
The Life-Changing Power of a Resilient Brain
A brutal car accident rocked Stella's life. Whereas she had once been vibrant and full of life, the accident left her questioning whether she's ever walk or talk again.
Stella ultimately came to understand that the issue was primarily not in her body, but in her brain. She came to Amen Clinics to look at her brain function and find the root causes of her issues. With a new
One Woman’s Journey Back from the Edge: How an Education in Brain Health Changed Katie’s Life
Growing up in New Zealand, Katie had endured the unique challenges of struggling with ADD when little was known about the diagnosis in her family and social circles. As she got older, it only got worse. Katie would have episodes in which her outbursts became harder and harder to justify to her family.
Ultimately, Katie realized that if she didn't get help soon, she risked
How Mold Exposure Disrupts Your Brain and Body
The symptoms arrived as a mystery, and as they got worse and worse, Juanita Martin struggled to find answers. Even her doctors couldn't figure out what the issue was. Although her symptoms originally presented physically, Juanita began to suspect that they had permeated into her mental state as well. That was when she finally decided enough was enough, and she booked a visit to A
How a 28-Year Police Veteran Finally Found the Root of Her Trauma
As a 28-year veteran of the Las Vegas police force, Ci Rodriguez had seen it all. It was only after retiring to the a secluded life in the mountains when the true weight of all the trauma she had experience in her life hit her. But the trauma wasn't just from her time as a police lieutenant. It went way back, all the way back to the time she had witnessed her father try to commit
Understanding the Vocabulary of Addiction (and Changing a Life)
Heather always felt like there was something "a little off" about her, a feeling that ultimately manifested in the form of alcohol and methamphetamine addiction. Adding a physically abusive relationship on top of that led to severe mental health challenges and thoughts of suicide.
A chance recommendation from a family member changed everything.
Heather visited Amen
How an Author Cleared Her Brain Fog & Opened the Door to Creativity
Paula wasn't sure exactly where things went wrong, but all at once she found herself experiencing brain fog, depression, self-doubt, and even changes to her body. She tried getting help, but doctors were just as confused as she was. Ultimately she found Amen Clinics, and realized that her brain was at the root of all the symptoms she had been experiencing. Teaming up with Amen Cl
All the Way Back from Rock Bottom: One Woman’s Journey
Loni's life changed forever when she came home one day to find her husband had taken his life by hanging himself. At point, she had determined to follow him, but ultimately realized that she still had hope of a better life. A chance encounter with Dr. Amen led to a brain scan, which showed Loni that her panic attacks and depression were reinforced through patterns of brain activi
How One Woman Calmed Anxiety & Stopped Panic Attacks Without Medication
Like many military heroes, Kelly Robertson found herself facing anxiety, trauma, and panic attacks after her time in the service. It got so bad that even simple tasks like driving could become a harrowing experience. During her search for help, Kelly came across Dr. Amen's content, and ultimately decided to come to Amen Clinics for scans and an evaluation. Kelly's tailored treatm
From Self-Harm to Smiles: Angelica’s Story of Hope
Angelica's son had been suffering from extreme anxiety for years, but when he began self-harming and becoming aggressive towards others, managing the family dynamic became overwhelming. Angela tried the recommendations of many doctors, and nothing had worked until a friend recommended cutting-edge brain imaging to discover the root of the problem: the brain. After implementing a
From Self-Harm to Smiles: Angela’s Story of Hope
Angela's son had been suffering from extreme anxiety for years, but when he began self-harming and becoming aggressive towards others, managing the family dynamic became overwhelming. Angela tried the recommendations of many doctors, and nothing had worked until a friend recommended cutting-edge brain imaging to discover the root of the problem: the brain. After implementing a ne
Removing a Brain Tumor: The Brain Trauma Aftermath
In 1994, Dafi Shanti's life changed forever when a tumor was found inside her brain. She quickly went through surgery to have it removed, but the doctors didn't tell her there would be lingering effects on her cognition, mood, and behavior. These lingering effects ultimately held Dafi back in life and prevented her from passing an exam essential for her career. Luckily, Dafi had
ADHD: Addressing the Real Problem
Brian Kleindiest's son Cash always had a larger than life personality. But when his thirst for attention started to distract him from other areas of his life, his father began to search for answers. Brian knew the importance of brain health in addressing behavioral issue like ADHD, and after some research he ultimately decided to take Cash to Amen Clinics to get his brain scanned
How an Extrovert Completely Shut Down (and How He Recovered)
Mark Oschmann's wife Melinda had always called him "The World's Greatest Extrovert". However, after some intense work stresses led to a mental breakdown, Mark seemed to be forever changed. He had shut down, and Melinda was losing hope. Then she remembered a PBS show she had seen by Dr. Daniel Amen, where Dr. Amen discussed the role of brain health in mental health struggles. Meli
A Life with ADHD: Getting Better
John Miranda was always late, and had trouble focusing during his interactions with loved ones. It wasn't because John was a bad person, or that he wanted to be late or have conflicts, it's just the way his brain was wired. Some psychiatrists had pointed him towards medication, but that wasn't a road John wanted to go down. Fortunately for John, he came across a TV special from D
ADD & Genetics: Getting Help
Teri Bartusek had struggled with ADD symptoms for most of her life. Like many others, she found the psychiatric model of rotating medication experiments to be largely unsuccessful. She recognized similar symptoms in her son, as his life spiraled into addiction and incarceration. By chance she came across some of Dr. Daniel Amen's content, and it soon put her onto a path of brain
