Daniel Siegel

Dr. Daniel Siegel is a New York Times best-selling author, clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and author of several books and journals. He is a pioneer in the area of interpersonal neurobiology and has helped shape the way we think about and understand the human brain, the mind, and our relationships with one another.

Dr. Siegel was trained in research and psychology at Harvard University, earning a B.A. with honors and distinction in 1976. He then went on to complete a residency in psychiatry at UCLA. After completing his training, Dr. Siegel became a clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA from 1986 to 2002 and then a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association from 2002 to 2009. During that time, he conducted original research on the integration of neuroscience, developmental psychology, attachment theory and psychoanalysis into the field of psychiatry.

Dr. Siegel is a staunch advocate for a holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing, believing that one’s development is shaped by the intersection of elements such as biology, genetics, experiences, relationships and thoughts. He has authored or coauthored thirteen books, focused mainly on the development of the human brain and its role in how we think and interact with others. His research has been published in journals such as The American Journal of Psychiatry, the Journal of Adolescence and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Dr. Siegel’s best known book, The Developing Mind, published in 2002, provides a comprehensive introduction to the development of the human mind and brain. He illuminates how we think and how relationships shape our psychological profiles. By understanding the various facets of the developing mind, Dr. Siegel argues, we can lead a more compassionate and thoughtful life. His 2007 book, The Mindful Brain, highlighted the importance of being mindful in everyday life and how it can be used to enhance well-being.

His book, “Mindsight” was published in 2010 and not only emphasizes the importance of developing a mindful approach to life but also serves as a useful tool to begin to cultivate this skill. With this book, Dr. Siegel develops the idea of mindsight language, which he believes helps us to better understand our own inner monologues, the dynamics of our relationships, and broaden our perspectives.

Dr. Siegel’s other books include Brainstorm, a book about the developing adolescent brain, and Pocket Guide to Interpersonal Neurobiology, a comprehensive guide to the intricacies of interpersonal relationships as well as the ways interpersonal neurobiology can help us navigate better in life.

Dr. Siegel has written about many topics and continues to contribute to our understanding of the human mind and relationships. He has been widely praised for his work, and he is currently the director of the Mindsight Institute and a clinical professor at UCLA. He has been a visiting lecturer at international mental health conferences across the world, and was inducted into the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies in October 2013. His books remain widely used and widely referred to, and his place in history is firmly established as a psych-neuro-bio pioneer.