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“I would suggest that excellence occurs in direct proportion to necessary suffering, but in inverse proportion to unnecessary suffering or toxic stress. Connection is the best antidote to unnecessary suffering.”

Quote by Edward Hallowell

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Edward Hallowell

Edward Hallowell is a renowned psychiatrist specializing in the mental health of children and adolescents. His work has significantly contributed to the public's understanding and treatment of ADHD. more

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