Over 50% of people will meet the criteria for a mental illness in their lifetime. On this episode of The Psychology Podcast, we want to do our part to encourage people to seek assistance, while celebrating some of the unique strengths of people with brain differences. I speak with Dr. Gail Saltz about some fascinating gifts that can come with with diagnoses such as ADHD, dyslexia, autism, anxiety, bipolar disorder and more. We discuss achieving a balance between receiving proper treatment and cultivating strengths to optimize productivity and well-being. To learn more about Dr. Gail Saltz, visit her website drgailsaltz.com. For some really cool socks, go to Bombas.com/tpp and get 20% off your first order.
About the guest
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Gail Saltz is an American psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, author, and television commentator. She is a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University and the New York Presbyterian Hospital, and is the author of books including The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius.
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