Mind Attention

From renowned mental health expert and speaker Dr. Gabor Maté, Scattered Minds 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.

It should have been Rebecca Schiller's dream come true: moving her young family to the English countryside to raise goats and coax their own fruit and vegetables from the land. Instead, Rebecca's health begins to crumble, with bewildering symptoms: frequent falls, uncontrollable rages, and mysterious lapses in memory. Her diagnosis finally comes: severe ADHD. Written in unsparing, luminous prose, this is an all-absorbing memoir of one woman's newfound neurodivergence—and a clarion call to overturn the narrative that says minds are either normal and good or different and broken.

Are you trapped in a cycle of endless scrolling, instant gratification, and dwindling attention? We live in an era of supernormal stimuli—where powerful technologies, designed to hijack our attention, exploit our brain’s dopamine-driven reward system. From endless social media feeds to algorithmically optimized entertainment, we are drowning in instant gratification, yet left feeling more scattered, restless, and dissatisfied than ever. In The Dopamine Detox Book, Noah Lane unpacks the science of overstimulation and offers a roadmap to reclaim your focus, motivation, and mental clarity....

Meditation offers, in addition to its many other benefits, a method for achieving previously inconceivable levels of concentration. Author B. Alan Wallace has nearly 30 years' practice in attention-enhancing meditation, including a retreat he performed under the guidance of the Dalai Lama. An active participant in the much-publicized dialogues between Buddhists and scientists, Alan is uniquely qualified to speak intelligently to both camps, and The Attention Revolution is the definitive presentation of his knowledge.

Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder as genetically based - and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition. Gabor Maté is a revered physician who specializes in neurology, psychiatry and psychology - and himself has ADD. With wisdom gained through years of medical practice and research, Scattered Minds is a must-listen for parents - and for anyone interested how experiences in infancy shape the biology and psychology of the human brain

A comprehensive 10-step system for mastering your ADHD mind and living your best life.

From the bestselling author of When the Body Says No and The Myth of Normal, Scattered Minds 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. Maté gives voice to the painful realities of ADD/ADHD and its effect on children as well as on careers and social paths in adults. Moving beyond "genetic risk," he focuses on the things we can control: changes in environment, family dynamics, and parenting choices.

Fast Minds is an acronym for common symptoms that are often seen in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Millions of adults have ADHD or some of its traits, but they are under-recognized, under-treated, and often under-supported. This book empowers people with ADHD, or some of its characteristics, to adapt and thrive. By working through the program in this book, you will develop personalized strategies to take control of your life.

Whether you’re simply browsing, talking to friends, or trying to stay focused in an important meeting, you can’t seem to manage to hang on to your attention. No matter how hard you try, you’re somewhere else. The consequence is that you miss out on 50 percent of your life - including the most important moments.

Myths about Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder(ADD/ADHD) abound. This disorder frequently goes unrecognized, and even when diagnosed may be inadequately treated. In this up-to-date and clearly written audiobook, a leading expert offers a new way of understanding ADD. Drawing on recent findings in neuroscience and a rich variety of case histories from his own clinical practice, Dr. Thomas E. Brown describes what ADD syndrome is, how it can be recognized at different ages, and how it can best be treated.

For the millions of adults diagnosed with ADHD, The Disorganized Mind will provide expert guidance on what they can do to make the most of their lives. The inattention, time mismanagement, procrastination, impulsivity, distractibility, and difficulty with transitions that often go hand-in-hand with ADHD can be overcome with the unique approach that Nancy Ratey brings to turning these behaviors around.

ADHD can be a hefty pain to deal with, especially for a child. At this point, they aren’t aware that their outbursts are causing others harm or that their hyperactivity might be harming themselves. They are acting out of instinct because that is all they know. As their parent, it is your job to lift them up and show them the way. If they have low self-esteem, you need to push them up. If they lack focus, you need to guide them to find it. With effective strategies, you can implement in your daily lives, managing ADHD can be achievable.

You can train your brain to pay attention more effectively. Acclaimed neuroscientist Dr Amishi Jha has dedicated her life's work to understanding the science of attention at every level - from brain-imaging studies in the lab to field testing soldiers, firefighters and athletes. Her mission has been to scientifically determine how we can harness the full power of our attention to better meet all that life demands.

Dificuldade para se concentrar, inquietação, impulsividade e muita energia. Os sintomas mais comuns do transtorno do déficit de atenção com hiperatividade (TDAH) são bem conhecidos, mas como identificá-lo e saber a hora de procurar ajuda profissional? A Dra. Ana Beatriz Barbosa Silva esclarece essas e muitas outras dúvidas em Mentes inquietas, que está de volta às livrarias em edição revista e ampliada da editora Principium.

The ability to focus is crucial if you wish to accomplish your goals, realize your dreams, or achieve your desires. When we try to accomplish our goals, many of us tend to struggle. We encounter problems, and many of these problems are related to a lack of focus. As we lose our focus for the things that are the most important to us, our lives begin to lack meaning. Don't allow that to happen. Whatever your goals may be, the power of focusing on them should not be underestimated. This book will teach you how to develop your mind for goal accomplishment. You will learn: *How to become ...

This breakthrough book presents a disarmingly simple idea: The way we pay attention in daily life can play a critical role in our health and well-being. According to Dr. Les Fehmi, a clinical psychologist and researcher, many of us have become stuck in “narrow-focus attention”: a tense, constricted, survival mode of attention that holds us in a state of chronic stress - and which lies at the root of common ailments including anxiety, depression, ADD, stress-related migraines, and more.

No one can avoid gray hair and wrinkles, but what about preventing the brain from aging? Dr. Eric Braverman, "America's Brain Doctor" and best-selling author has created a simple, science-based plan that can help prevent the worst mental side effects of aging: memory loss, cognitive decline, and mood changes.

Do you walk in a room to organize and find yourself paralyzed and overwhelmed? Do you find yourself spending money on organizing solutions that don't work? Organizing isn't easy. And having ADHD doesn't make it any easier. But it doesn't have to be impossible.

For many couples, ADHD isn’t just a personal challenge - it’s a relationship challenge. The impulsivity, forgetfulness, emotional dysregulation, and struggles with time management can create tension, resentment, and emotional distance. You’re not alone. ADHD can make marriage feel like an uphill battle, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Marriage and ADHD offers a clear, seven-step formula to help you and your partner not only understand ADHD’s impact but transform your relationship into one of deeper connection, mutual support, and lasting intimacy.

Is Your Brain Running on Junk Food? It's Time to Fuel Your Focus. Feeling foggy, drained, and constantly distracted? You're likely drowning in "mental junk food" without even realizing it. From endless notifications and news alerts to mindless scrolling and comparison traps, most of us passively consume low-value inputs that sabotage our focus, energy, and clarity. The problem isn't willpower – it's your Mental Diet. In Feed Your Focus, you'll discover a revolutionary, no-fluff approach to taking control of what enters your mind. Think of it as a nutrition plan for your brain, designed by...