Author
Gabor Maté, M.D.
Birth Date
January 6, 1944
(82 Years)
Associated Country
Canada
Gabor Maté is a Hungarian-Canadian physician, author, and speaker known for his work on trauma, addiction, and mind-body health. Born on January 6, 1944, in Budapest, Hungary, he immigrated to Canada as a child after his family fled the aftermath of World War II. He later earned his medical degree from the University of British Columbia and practiced family medicine for many years.
Maté became widely recognized for his compassionate and holistic approach to health, particularly through his work with individuals struggling with addiction in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. His books, including In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts and When the Body Says No, explore how early childhood experiences and emotional stress can influence physical and mental health. Through his writing and lectures, Maté has become an influential voice advocating for trauma-informed care and a deeper understanding of the connection between emotional well-being and illness.
Maté became widely recognized for his compassionate and holistic approach to health, particularly through his work with individuals struggling with addiction in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. His books, including In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts and When the Body Says No, explore how early childhood experiences and emotional stress can influence physical and mental health. Through his writing and lectures, Maté has become an influential voice advocating for trauma-informed care and a deeper understanding of the connection between emotional well-being and illness.
Books
Scattered Minds 2023
In this breakthrough guide to understanding, treating, and healing Attention Deficit Disorder, Dr. Gabor Maté, bestselling author of The Myth of Normal, and himself diagnosed with ADD:
Demonstrates...
The Myth of Normal 2022
In this revolutionary book, renowned physician Gabor Maté eloquently dissects how in Western countries that pride themselves on their healthcare systems, chronic illness and general ill health are on...
Addictions always originate in pain, whether felt openly or hidden in the unconscious. In In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, world-renowned physician and trauma expert Dr. Gabor Maté offers a...
Hold On to Your Kids 2006
Children take their lead from their friends: Being “cool” matters more than anything else. Shaping values, identity, and codes of behavior, peer groups are often far more influential than parents. But...
Can a person literally die of loneliness? Is there a connection between the ability to express emotions and Alzheimer's disease? Is there such a thing as a 'cancer personality'?
Drawing on deep...