Scattered Minds

Gabor Maté’s connections—between the intensely personal and the global, the spiritual and the medical, the psychological and the political—are bold, wise and deeply moral. He is a healer to be cherished and this exciting book arrives at just the right time * Naomi Klein, author of No Logo and The Shock Doctrine *His medical background and lucid writing style make complex biological processes accessible to non-scientific readers. * The Gazette (Montreal) *Rare and refreshing… . Here you will find family stories, an accessible description of brain development and sound information. You will also find hope. * The Globe and Mail *

Dr. Gabor Maté is a celebrated speaker and bestselling author, highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, stress, and childhood development. Rather than offering quick-fix solutions, Dr. Maté weaves together scientific research, case histories, and his own insights and experience to present a broad perspective that enlightens and empowers people to promote their own healing and that of those around them.

Dr. Maté has written several bestselling books including When the Body Says No, Scattered Minds, and co-authored Hold on to Your Kids. His most recent book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture, is a New York Times bestseller. Dr. Maté’s works have been published internationally in over twenty languages.

Dr. Maté’s supporters include Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, Bessel van der Kolk, Johann Hari, and Esther Perel. He was recently featured in a highly publicized livestream conversation with Prince Harry where they discussed loss, trauma, and the importance of healing.