Dr. Edward Hallowell
Psychiatrist & ADHD Advocate
“Getting properly assessed for ADHD can be the first step toward unwrapping your true potential.”
About
Pioneering psychiatrist and ADHD advocate who has helped millions understand ADHD as a difference rather than a deficit. Co-author of the bestselling book 'Driven to Distraction'.
Dr. Edward M. Hallowell is a child and adult psychiatrist, author, and world-renowned expert on ADHD. He has dedicated his career to helping people understand ADHD not as a deficit, but as a unique way of thinking that can be harnessed as a strength. Through his bestselling books, speaking engagements, and clinical work, Dr. Hallowell has transformed how millions of people view ADHD and their own potential.
Key Achievements
- •Co-author of 'Driven to Distraction' - sold over 1 million copies
- •Founded the Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health
- •TED Talk speaker on ADHD and human potential
- •Advocate for the positive aspects of ADHD
Notable Work
- ✓The Hallowell Centers (multiple locations)
- ✓The Hallowell ADHD Foundation
- ✓TEDx Talk: 'ADHD: It's a Difference, Not a Deficit'
Publications
- 📚Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder
- 📚Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder
- 📚ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction
Education
- 🎓M.D., Tulane University School of Medicine
- 🎓Residency in Adult and Child Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Affiliations
- 🏛️Founder, The Hallowell Centers
- 🏛️Former Instructor, Harvard Medical School
- 🏛️Board Certified in Adult and Child Psychiatry
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