For centuries, the human adult brain has been thought to be incapable of fundamental change. Now, the discovery and growing awareness of neuroplasticity has revolutionized our understanding of the brain – and has opened the door to new treatments and potential cures for many diseases and disorders once thought incurable. Dr. Doidge takes us through some very compelling neurological cases to illustrate how the changing brain plays a vital role in treating mental diseases and disorders.

For centuries, the human adult brain has been thought to be incapable of fundamental change. Now, the discovery and growing awareness of neuroplasticity has revolutionized our understanding of the brain – and has opened the door to new treatments and potential cures for many diseases and disorders once thought incurable. Dr. Doidge takes us through some very compelling neurological cases to illustrate how the changing brain plays a vital role in treating mental diseases and disorders.