Gabor Maté, MD
Gabor Maté is a Hungarian-born Canadian physician, speaker, and bestselling author known for his work on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the connection between mind and body health. He has worked extensively with patients challenged by drug addiction, mental illness, and HIV, particularly in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Maté's approach emphasizes the role of trauma and stress in physical and mental health conditions, challenging conventional medical views and advocating for a more holistic understanding of healing. He has authored several books, including 'In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction' and 'The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture.'
Awards
['Order of Canada', 'Civic Merit Award from Vancouver', 'Hubert Evans Prize for Literary Non-Fiction', 'Vine Award for Canadian Jewish Literature', 'Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award', 'Nora and Ted Sterling Prize in Support of Controversy']
Notable Works
['In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction', 'When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress', 'Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder', 'Hold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers', 'The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture']
