Scattered Minds

Scattered Minds
Subtitle: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder
Author: Gabor Maté

A compassionate and thought-provoking exploration of attention, development, and healing.

In this insightful work, physician and author Gabor Maté offers a deeply human perspective on attention difficulties—drawing on decades of clinical experience, research, and his own lived understanding.

Scattered Minds explores how early life experiences can shape attention, emotional regulation, and behaviour, offering readers a broader understanding of how these patterns develop and how growth and change remain possible throughout life.

Inside this book

• An exploration of how early development influences attention and behaviour
• Insights into the connection between emotion, environment, and focus
• Perspectives for both children and adults navigating attention challenges
• Guidance for parents to better understand and support their children
• Practical approaches to encourage growth, awareness, and development

Why readers value this book

• Compassionate and accessible approach to a complex topic
• Combines science, lived experience, and practical insight
• Encourages understanding rather than judgment
• Offers a hopeful perspective on lifelong development

Thoughtful and empowering, Scattered Minds invites readers to look beyond labels and consider the deeper influences shaping attention—supporting a path toward understanding, resilience, and growth.

Product Details

• Format: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 368
• ISBN: 9781785042218
• Dimensions (cm): 19.5 x 12.5 x 2.5