Call Today! 1-888-564-2700
Click or Call To Schedule An Appointment Now
prefrontal cortex pfc
Success Stories Clinic Locations New to Amen Clinics?
Prefrontal Cortex top down surface view
Top down surface view
left side surface view
Left side surface view
underside surface view
Underside surface view
PFC Functions PFC Problems Some Conditions Affecting the PFC
PFC Dorsal lateral
Attention
Planning 
Follow through
Inattention
Lack of forethought
Procrastination
ADHD
Brain Trauma
Schizophrenia Antisocial Personality
Conduct disorders
Depression
Dementia
Borderline Personality
PFC Inferior orbital
Impulse control
Inhibition
Judgment
Empathy
Ethics
Morality
Impulsive
Disinhibited
Poor judgment
Lack of empathy
Lack of ethics
PFC Treatments
Supplement L-tyrosine
Organizational help
Relationship counseling
Higher protein diet
Coaching
Intense aerobic exercise
Stimulating activities
Neurofeedback
    PFC Meds
Stimulants
Adderall (mixture of amphetamine salts)
Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine)
Ritalin/Concerta (methylphenidate)
Non-Stimulants: Strattera, Provigil

Decreased perfusion in the PFC during a concentration task is often associated with impulsivity, short attention span, distractibility and difficulties with organization and planning. We have seen a strong correlation between this finding and ADHD and ADD, especially when this occurs during the performance of a concentration task. When decreased activity in the PFC is seen during a resting state, it is often associated with depressive disorders, and may be responsive to antidepressant medication. When it is seen in both the resting and concentration states there may be a combination of depression and ADD or ADHD present. Clinical correlation is always needed. This pattern has also been seen in response to head injuries affecting this part of the brain, and later in life in some dementia processes.

Welcome to Amen Clinics

Amen Clinics, Inc. specializes in brain health, innovative neuroscience research, diagnosis and treatment for a wide variety of neuropsychiatric, behavioral and learning problems in children, teenagers and adults. Established in 1989 by Daniel Amen, M.D., the center has an international reputation for utilizing brain SPECT scan imaging for a wide variety of neuropsychiatric problems, including ADD, anxiety, depression, autism and memory problems. Our philosophy at the Amen Clinics is simple: change your brain, change your life.

    Loading