Millions of people suffer from learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism.
While we label these conditions as "disabilities," many individuals with deficits in certain areas of the brain possess great talents. In fact, the very conditions that cause people to experience difficulties in school, social situations, at home, or at work are also linked to creative, artistic, and advanced cognitive abilities.
Gail Saltz, MD, author of The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius, joins Dr. Friedman to share an inspiring connection of how the source of our struggles can be the origin of our greatest strengths.
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The Power of Different: Link Between Disorder and Genius
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She is a bestselling author of numerous books (including two for children) and the go-to expert on a variety of important psychological issues, as well as the Chair of the 92nd Street Y "7 Days of Genius" Advisory Committee. She also serves as a Medial Expert for the Physicians for Human Rights. Her newest book, The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius, was released in March 2017.
Dr. Saltz is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the NY Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of medicine, a psychoanalyst with the New York Psychoanalytic Institute and has a private practice in Manhattan.
Gail Saltz, MD
Dr. Gail Saltz is best known for her work as a relationship, family, emotional well-being, and mental health/wellness contributor in the media and frequently shares her expertise and advice in print, online, on television and radio. As a go-to for all of the major news organizations, Dr. Saltz is a fantastic expert to provide commentary on the mental health aspects of current/breaking issues and news.She is a bestselling author of numerous books (including two for children) and the go-to expert on a variety of important psychological issues, as well as the Chair of the 92nd Street Y "7 Days of Genius" Advisory Committee. She also serves as a Medial Expert for the Physicians for Human Rights. Her newest book, The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius, was released in March 2017.
Dr. Saltz is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the NY Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of medicine, a psychoanalyst with the New York Psychoanalytic Institute and has a private practice in Manhattan.