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Gabor Maté

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Gabor Maté

b. January 6, 1944

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About

Gabor Maté is a Canadian physician and author. He has worked in family practices and specialises in childhood development and trauma, including long-term effects on physical and mental health, such as autoimmune diseases, cancer, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and addiction.

Top Genres

Non-Fiction Psychology Health Self-Help & Psychology Self-Help

Also Known As

Gabor Mate, Gabor (M.D.) Mate, gabor mate, Gabor Md Mate, Gabor Mat, Gabor Mate M.D., Gabor Matè, Dr Gabor Maté, Gabor Maté MD, Gabor Maté, Gabor Maté M.D.

Featured Works

Book cover of Myth of Normal
Start Here4.5

Myth of Normal

Daniel Maté

Book cover of The Return to Ourselves: Trauma, Healing, and the Myth of Normal

The Return to Ourselves: Trauma, Healing, and the Myth of Normal

Gabor Maté

Narrative non-fiction

Book cover of In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

Gabor Maté

Book cover of The Fellowship of the River

The Fellowship of the River

Gabor Maté

Book cover of When the Body Says No

When the Body Says No

Gabor Maté

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Karen SullivanNon-Fiction, Health, Self-Help13 works
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Dorothy RoweSelf-Help & Psychology, Health, Non-Fiction12 works
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Kay Redfield JamisonSelf-Help & Psychology, Health, Non-Fiction10 works
Alice Miller's avatar
Alice MillerPsychology, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Psychology10 works
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Lawrence L. LeShanNon-Fiction, Philosophy, Science9 works
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Oliver SacksEssays, Science, Psychology9 works
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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Gabor Maté best known for?

    Gabor Maté is widely recognized for his work exploring the connections between addiction, trauma, and various physical and mental health conditions. His approach emphasizes compassion and understanding the root causes of suffering.

  • What is the best Gabor Maté book to start with?

    Many readers find "When the Body Says No: Understanding the Stress-Disease Connection" to be an excellent introduction to Gabor Maté's work, as it lays out his foundational ideas on the mind-body connection and the impact of stress and trauma.

  • Does Gabor Maté write with other authors?

    Gabor Maté co-authored "Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers" with Gordon Neufeld, focusing on attachment parenting and child development.