ADHD Explained

A NYT best-selling doctor and TikToker offers a collection of quick-read insights to help a newly diagnosed generation understand ADHD

With a new wave of adult ADHD diagnoses sweeping the world, many are beginning to discover what it is that sets them apart, but few have learnt what it takes to thrive…

World-renowned ADHD expert, bestselling author, and TikTok sensation Dr Edward M. Hallowell (aka Dr Ned) demystifies the deeply misunderstood diagnosis of ADHD and offers insight on the minefield of questions that can arise. What does ADHD tell us about our brains, and how we think and act? Can it limit opportunities and connection? Does it offer cerebral superpowers? What strategies can help to lessen the difficulties of ADHD and instead boost its benefits?

This is a fast-track introduction to ADHD – what it is, how it manifests, and ways to cope – inspired by Dr Ned’s viral videos, better known as ‘NedTalks’. Transform your understanding of ADHD and learn to thrive through simple science and must-know life hacks. An easy-to-follow structure and engagingly designed and illustrated spreads, ADHD Explained disseminates knowledge and the latest scientific findings in a style particularly suited to ADHD readers. As both an ADHD expert, and ADHD-diagnosed himself, Dr Ned blends a medical and personal take on the topic in this groundbreaking guide.

About the Author

Dr Edward M. Hallowell is a board-certified psychiatrist, a world-renowned keynote speaker, and the NYTs bestselling author of more than 20 books, including Driven to Distraction (with John J. Ratey, selling over a million copies), which sparked a revolution in our understanding of ADHD. A regular columnist for ADDitude magazine, he is also the host of the podcast Distraction and chronicles advice and personal experiences of ADHD as viral “Ned Talks” on TikTok (171.6K followers, 1M likes). He is the founder of The Hallowell Centers in Boston MetroWest, New York City, San Francisco, and Seattle.