Dr Ned Hallowell is a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, author, and world authority on ADHD. He is a graduate of Harvard College and Tulane Medical School, and was a Harvard Medical School faculty member for 21 years. He is the Founder of The Hallowell ADHD Centers in Boston, New York, San Francisco, and Seattle.
Dr Hallowell has spent the past four decades helping thousands of adults and children live happy and productive lives through his strength-based approach to neurodiversity, and has ADHD and dyslexia himself.
In this conversation, we explore:
— Why the term ADHD is a misnomer
— The surprising link between ADHD and Addiction, and why people with ADHD are 5 to 10 times more likely to struggle with an addiction than the general population
— The benefits of getting an ADHD diagnosis, and the potential costs of not getting one if you suffer it
— Practical strategies for managing ADHD and Addiction
And more.
You can learn more about Dr Hallowell’s innovative work by going to: https://drhallowell.com.
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Dr. Edward (Ned) Hallowell is a distinguished psychiatrist specialising in ADHD, renowned globally for his expertise. A graduate of Harvard College and Tulane Medical School, he spent 21 years on the Harvard Medical School faculty. Dr Hallowell, who has ADHD and dyslexia himself, employs a strength-based approach to neurodiversity, assisting thousands in leading fulfilling lives over four decades. Founder of The Hallowell ADHD Centers across major U.S. cities, including Boston, New York City, San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Seattle, he has written 20 bestselling books on various psychological topics, notably co-authoring the groundbreaking Distraction series in 1994. Dr. Hallowell has made numerous media appearances and is a regular columnist for ADDitude Magazine. Residing in Boston with his wife Sue and three children, he is also available for speaking engagements.
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Interview Links:
— Dr Hallowell's website: https://drhallowell.com
— Dr Hallowell's books: https://amzn.to/3N1MZnZ
