The Myth Of Normal Trauma Illness And Healing In A Toxic Culture Gabor Mat by Gabor Maté, Md instant download after payment.

In this revolutionary book, renowned physician Gabor Maté eloquently dissects how in Western countries that pride themselves on their healthcare systems, chronic illness & general ill health are on the rise. Nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug; more than half take two. In Canada, every fifth person has high blood pressure. In Europe, hypertension is diagnosed in more than 30 percent of the population. And everywhere, adolescent mental illness is on the rise. So what is really “normal” when it comes to health?

Over four decades of clinical experience, Maté has come to recognize the prevailing understanding of “normal” as false,...

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“This riveting & beautifully written tale has profound implications for all of our lives, including the practice of medicine & mental health.” — Bessel van der Kolk, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Body Keeps the Score 

“Wise, sophisticated, rigorous & creative: an intellectual & compassionate investigation of who we are & who we may become. Essential reading for anyone with a past & a future.” —Tara Westover, New York Times bestselling author of Educated 

“The Myth of Normal is a book literally everyone will be enriched by—a wise, profound & healing work that is the culmination of Dr. Maté's many years of deep & painfully accumulated wisdom.” —Johann Hari, New York Times bestselling author of Stolen Focus 

“Gabor & Daniel Maté have delivered a book in which readers can seek refuge & solace during moments of profound personal & social crisis. The Myth of Normal is an essential compass during disorienting times.” — Esther Perel, psychotherapist, author, & host of Where Sho