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Edward M. Hallowell
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Edward M. Hallowell is an American psychiatrist and author specializing in ADHD, whose work also addresses distraction and difficulty focusing at work.
Biography
Edward McKey Hallowell is an American psychiatrist, speaker, author and podcast host who specializes in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Born on December 2, 1949, he founded the Hallowell ADHD Centers. He is the author of 20 books, including the Driven to Distraction series, co-authored with John Ratey.
Known also as Ned Hallowell, he works with children and adults. His writing on workplace attention examines the underlying reasons people struggle to focus rather than treating distraction solely as a time-management problem. In Driven to Distraction at Work, he uses stories drawn from people who sought his help to illustrate patterns of distraction and techniques for regaining control of attention.
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Books by Edward M. Hallowell
DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION AT WORK
Driven to Distraction at Work examines why people lose focus in the workplace and why common time-management advice may not address the underlying causes. Through stories and practical techniques, it helps readers recognize habits that undermine their effectiveness and regain control of their attention.