The Power of Different

A powerful and inspiring examination of the connection between the potential for great talent and conditions commonly thought to be disabilities, revealing how the source of our struggles can be the origin of our greatest strengths.In The Power of Different, psychiatrist and bestselling author Gail Saltz examines the latest scientific discoveries, profiles famous geniuses who have been diagnosed with all manner of brain "problems"-including learning disabilities, ADD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism.Saltz shows how the very conditions that cause people to experience difficulty at school, in social situations, at home, or at work, are inextricably bound to creative, disciplinary, artistic, empathetic, and cognitive abilities.Interweaving robust scientific research and captivating anecdotes from notable geniuses, you will see how brain differences have been instrumental in shaping some of the world's most creative minds.Discover how everyone can not only cope with these conditions, but thrive because of them. The Power of Different is a life-affirming read that illuminates the transformative power of cognitive diversity, representing a milestone in the intersecting frontiers of cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, and self-help psychology.

1. Learning Differences: Dyslexia2. Distractibility: ADD, ADHD, and Other Attentional Disorders3. Anxiety: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Phobias4. Melancholy: Depression, Dysthymia, and Dysphoria5. Cycling Mood: Bipolar Disorder6. Divergent Thinking: Schizoid Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Schizoaffective Disorder7. Relatedness: Autism Spectrum Disorders8. The Future of Thinking Differently