America is in a WHOLE-4 Health Crisis

Anxiety, depression, obesity, loneliness, and declining faith are on the rise. Families are hurting. Churches are struggling.

Brain/Body

Alzheimer's is projected to triple by 2050, 75% of Americans are overweight or obese, and nearly 50% are diabetic or prediabetic.

Mind

1 in 4 adults take psychiatric medication, depression and anxiety are rising, and youth suicide rates have incresed by more than 700% since 2000.

Social

Nearly 60% of people say they feel lonely or isolated, while close friendships have dropped by 40% despite being more digitally connected than ever.

Spiritual

Faith is in decline. Church attendance is shrinking, and 50% of young adults report lacking meaning or purpose tripling the risk of depression.

The Amen WHOLE-4 is the Answer.

Depression, Alzheimer's, obesity, and other struggles are not separate problems. They are symptoms of the same unhealthy lifestyle, and they share the same solutions.

The Amen WHOLE-4 provides a simple, science- and Scripture-based path to restore health, renew minds, heal relationships, and strengthen faith. It is not a quick fix but a lasting transformation. When the brain heals, the whole person heals—and communities flourish.

45+
Years Of Clinical Practice
300K
Nearly 300,000 Brain SPECT Scans

From Pain to Purpose

"Once debilitated by chronic pain, depression, and multiple medications, I followed the plan and reclaimed my life—ditching prescriptions, joining a triathlon team, and discovering deeper faith, friendships, and joy than I ever thought possible."
-Sherrie, 47
Start Your Journey

How It Works

We designed the Amen WHOLE-4 so churches, counseling centers, and other faith-based organizations can address today's greatest challenges and guide people toward lasting transformation.

Brain/Body

Restore energy and vitality.

Mind

Renew thinking with Scripture and neuroscience.

Social

Build healthier, stronger connections.

Spiritual

Walk closer with God and live with renewed purpose.

Lives Transformed

Healthier brains and renewed minds bring clarity, energy, and joy.

Families Strengthened

Stronger connections create healing and unity at home.

Living in Faith Together

Congregations flourish with clarity, joy, and purpose.

What's Included in the Amen WHOLE-4

The program gives pastors, counselors, and leaders ready-to-use resources that make it simple to launch and sustain the program.

  • Kickoff + Weekly Sessions: Slides, scripts, and videos ready to present.

  • Leader's Guide & Small-Group Curriculum: Exercises and prompts for growth and connection.

  • Participant Study Guide, Journal & Devotional: Daily tools for deeper reflection.

  • Pocket cards: For easy reminders on the go.

  • Poster: BRIGHT MINDS Risk Factors and Interventions

  • Brain Health Assessment: Personalized goals and Strategies.

What to Expect:

The Amen WHOLE-4 can be presented as sermons, classes, or smalls groups. The journey begins with six transformative sessions:

Foundational

Week 1

7 Breakthroughs: It Can’t Be This Simple: The Two Questions

Week 2

Get your brain and food right and your mind, relationships, and spirit will follow. Renew Your Mind

Week 3

Aligning your thoughts with God’s truth From Negativity and Hurt to Freedom

Week 4

Releasing What Harms and Embracing Forgiveness Anchored in Hope

Week 5

Fueling resilience: Make It Last

Week 6

Living the WHOLE-4 Way Going Deeper

Mastery

Week 1

Advanced Blood Flow

Week 2

What Nourishes Your Heart Fuels Your Brain and Life Younger on Purpose

Week 3

Strategies to Stay Vital The Inflammation Solution: Put Out the Fire That Damages Every Part of You Blessing or Cursing Generations

Week 4

Genetics and Epigenetics in Health and Offspring Repairing Trauma

Week 5

Spiritual (Moral Injury), Physical, Emotional, and Relational Detoxify Your Life

Week 6

Eliminate What Holds You Back" Calm My Brain

Week 7

Natural Ways to Boost Mood and Soothe Anxiety" Immunity Unlocked

Week 8

Strengthen Your Internal Defense Forces The Spark of Vitality

Week 9

Hormone Robbers and Enhancers Peak Energy

Week 10

Blood Sugar and Weight Control Be Restored

Week 11

Rest as an Act of Worship The Transformed Life

Week 12

Brain Healthy Celebrations and Sharing

National Whole-4 Health Crisis

Problem

  • Chronic disease and mental health issues are rising
  • Lifestyle-driven illness and overmedication
  • Widespread anxiety, depression, and loneliness
  • Loss of meaning, purpose, and connection

Solution (Amen WHOLE-4 Response)

  • Teach brain-healthy, preventive lifestyle habits
  • Improve nutrition, mindset, and emotional resilience
  • Reduce negative thinking and strengthen brain health
  • Rebuild relationships, hope, purpose, and faith

Brain & Body

Problem

  • Poor brain blood flow and inflammation
  • Unhealthy nutrition and toxic exposure
  • Obesity, diabetes, and aging-related risks
  • Impulsivity and poor emotional regulation

Solution (Amen WHOLE-4 Response)

  • Improve exercise, nutrition, sleep, and key health metrics
  • Apply WHOLE-4 food rules and clean lifestyle habits
  • Protect the brain and build long-term brain reserve
  • Establish brain-healthy routines that balance mood and behavior

Mind Problems

Problem

  • Automatic negative thinking patterns (ANTs)
  • Cultural and media influence harming mental health
  • Unresolved trauma and negativity bias
  • Lack of clarity, direction, or motivation

Solution (Amen WHOLE-4 Response)

  • Challenge negative thoughts with intentional questioning
  • Set healthy thinking and media boundaries
  • Apply emotional healing and trauma-informed practices
  • Build daily habits for purpose, focus, and motivation

Relationships

Problem

  • Growing isolation and loneliness
  • Toxic or unhealthy relationships
  • Poor communication and social comparison
  • Lack of accountability and support

Solution (Amen WHOLE-4 Response)

  • Build connection through small groups and shared habits
  • Set boundaries and model healthy relationship patterns
  • Strengthen communication, empathy, and real connection
  • Create healing communities with collective accountability

Spiritual

Problem

  • Loss of belief, purpose, and meaning
  • Guilt, shame, and moral injury
  • Cultural patterns that weaken faith
  • Hopelessness and disconnected spiritual practices

Solution (Amen WHOLE-4 Response)

  • Establish daily spiritual habits rooted in prayer and Scripture
  • Practice forgiveness, restoration, and spiritual healing
  • Renew the mind through God’s truth and intentional living
  • Rebuild hope, rhythm, and purpose-driven faith

Root Cause

Problem

  • Treating issues as separate, disconnected problems
  • Widespread unhealthy lifestyle patterns
  • Belief that change is not possible
  • Lack of intention and direction for the brain

Solution (Amen WHOLE-4 Response)

  • Apply the WHOLE-4 approach to treat the whole person together
  • Replace unhealthy patterns with brain-healthy habits
  • Teach neuroplasticity: lasting change is possible
  • Train daily intention, purpose, and mindset

Environmental Threats

Problem

  • Toxic food environments and processed diets
  • Addictive technology and social media
  • Fear-driven media and constant negativity
  • Systems that profit from illness

Solution (Amen WHOLE-4 Response)

  • WHOLE-4 food rules and clean lifestyle education
  • Healthy tech boundaries and real-life replacement habits
  • Renew the mind with hope-focused, uplifting content
  • Equip faith communities to resist with brain-healthy living

What People Say

Join thousands who are seeing real change.

CREATOR OF THE AMEN WHOLE-4

About Daniel G. Amen, MD

Dr. Amen is a double board-certified psychiatrist, founder of Amen Clinics, and a leading voice for treating mental health as brain health. In 2010, he co-created The Daniel Plan at Saddleback Church, where 15,000 people joined in the first week and participants lost more than 250,000 pounds in a year, with major improvements in energy, mood and overall health. With his team, he has built the world's largest database of nearly 300,000 brain scans, showing how brain health impacts behavior. His core message is simple: when your brain works right, your life works better.

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Is the Amen WHOLE-4 Right for Us?

The Amen WHOLE-4 is highly adaptable, making a fit for any faith community—whether small groups, large congregations, or entire networks.

Churches and worship communities

Counseling center, schools, and business

Family and marriage ministries

Organizations seeking faith-and-science transformation

Government and community initiatives

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