Scattered Minds

The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder

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<b><i>New York Times</i> bestseller!<br><br>From renowned mental health expert and speaker Dr. Gabor Maté, <i>Scattered Minds</i> explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) as genetically based—and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition.</b><br><br>In this breakthrough guide to understanding, treating, and healing Attention Deficit Disorder, Dr. Gabor Maté, bestselling author of <i>The Myth of Normal, </i>and himself diagnosed with ADD:<br><br><ul><li>Demonstrates that the condition is not a genetic “illness” but a response to environmental stress</li><li>Explains that in ADD, circuits in the brain whose job is emotional self-regulation and attention control fail to develop in infancy – and why</li><li>Shows how ‘distractibility’ is the psychological product of life experience</li><li>Allows parents to understand what makes their ADD children tick, and adults with ADD to gain insights into their emotions and behaviors</li><li>Expresses optimism about neurological development even in adulthood</li><li>Presents a program of how to promote this development in both children and adults</li></ul><br>Whereas other books on the subject describe the condition as inherited, Dr. Maté believes that our social and emotional environments play a key role in both the cause of and cure for this condition. In <i>Scattered Minds</i>, he describes the painful realities of ADD and its effect on children as well as on career and social paths in adults.<br><br>While acknowledging that genetics may indeed play a part in predisposing a person toward ADD, Dr. Maté moves beyond that to focus on the things we can control: changes in environment, family dynamics, and parenting choices. He draws heavily on his own experience with the disorder, as both an ADD sufferer and the parent of diagnosed children. Providing a thorough overview of ADD and its treatments, without blaming anyone, <i>Scattered Minds </i>is essential and life-changing re

Artikeldetails

EAN

9780593714379

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Taschenbuch

Maße

199 x 133 x 27 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2023

Verlag / Hersteller

Penguin LLC US