Entrepreneur and author @billycarsonofficial didn’t grow up having it all. In fact, his upbringing was filled with stress and trauma—which can negatively impact your brain and contribute to depression, resentment, and anxiety. He experienced the type of trauma that can cause changes in the brain that make you more likely to turn to alcohol, drugs, sex, or video games for relief from painful memories. But not Carson. He used the childhood trauma he faced to fuel his ambitions and turn his pain into purpose. But even though he’s reached a high level of success, he wanted to know if he could be performing at an even higher level if he can improve his brain health. That’s why he visited Amen Clinics to get a brain SPECT scan. When you grow up with childhood trauma or in a stressful environment, it can play a major role in shaping your mental health as an adult. In many cases, adverse childhood experiences have a negative impact on brain function and mental health. For Carson, the odds se...