Costa Mesa, California—(Newsfile Corp. – March 11, 2024) – WOSU Presents, a public television program produced by WOSU, will highlight Dr. Daniel Amen, a renowned neuropsychiatrist and #1 New York Times bestselling author, in a special episode titled ‘Raising Mentally Strong Kids.’ This must-see event will provide parents and grandparents with seven essential conversations aimed at fostering the growth of happy, responsible, and mentally resilient children. The program will be broadcast on PBS stations nationwide; viewers should consult their local listings or visit PBS.org or the PBS app for scheduling details. As parenting becomes increasingly challenging due to factors like social media, digital distractions, and rising mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD, this program offers timely and critical insights.
The episode draws from the upcoming book Raising Mentally Strong Kids: How to Combine the Power of Neuroscience with Love and Logic to Grow Confident, Kind, Responsible, and Resilient Children and Young Adults, co-authored by Dr. Daniel Amen and child psychologist Dr. Charles Fay. The book is scheduled for release on March 26, 2024, and is currently available for pre-order on Amazon and other major retailers, with special offers for early buyers.
“In this exclusive public television event, I will share scientifically-backed strategies to help you and your children develop strong, healthy brains,” said Dr. Amen, co-author, double-board certified psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics and BrainMD. “Although many children and young adults face significant challenges today, there are effective ways to raise mentally healthy kids who are well-equipped for success.”
About Dr. Daniel G. Amen
Dr. Daniel Amen is a physician, double-board certified psychiatrist, and a former army medic in the United States Army. He has authored twelve New York Times bestseller books. He is the creator and CEO of Amen Clinics, which has 11 locations around the US and is home to the largest library of behavior-related brain scans in the world, with over 250,000 scans from patients in 155 countries.
Dr. Amen’s research has been featured in more than 85 scientific articles, and his work was recognized as one of Discover Magazine’s Top Science Stories of 2015. He has produced and hosted 17 national public television specials on brain health, which have aired over 135,000 times across North America. Dr. In addition, Amen has made appearances on a wide range of television programs, such as The Doctors, Dr. Phil, Good Morning America, The View, and Today Show. Possessing a substantial Facebook fan base, 2.6 million TikTok followers, and over 3.3 million Instagram followers, Dr. Amen is widely regarded as an influential and knowledgeable educator.