John J. Ratey
John J. Ratey is an American physician who is best known for being an author, lecturer and clinical associate professor at Harvard Medical School, where he teaches psychiatry. He is the author of several books on mental health and is most famous for his work on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its treatments.
Ratey received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1977 and completed his residency at the University of Illinois. Recently, he was a Visiting Fellow to the Duke University School of Medicine. His professional practice is at Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts.
Ratey’s books on mental health have been bestsellers and have been featured as common reads in classrooms around the world. His first book, Driven to Distraction, focused on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He has since written several books on a variety of mental health topics, including specific condition reports and therapies, most recently Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, in which he discusses the connection between physical activity and mental health.
In addition to his writing, Ratey is an accomplished researcher, having carried out numerous studies in the areas of mental health, ADHD, exercise, and generally healthy lifestyle. His work has been published in numerous journals, including The Lancet, JAMA, Neuropsychopharmacology, and The American Journal of Psychiatry. He has received major grants for his research from the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
Ratey’s research and writing focuses on how lifestyle and mental health are interconnected and how physical activities, such as exercise, can boost cognitive and emotional functioning. In his books, he makes a strong case for the importance of incorporating physical activities into our daily routines. He suggests that exercise is essential for developing and maintaining a healthy brain, not just for physical fitness, but for improving our mental and emotional health. He outlines the neurological benefits of exercise, including improved memory, mood, learning, and attention.
Ratey is a highly sought-after expert on mental health, and lectures internationally on the topic. He is often a featured speaker at global conferences, corporate meetings, and workshops. He has also been featured in several media outlets, including The New York Times, NPR, and the BBC.
John J. Ratey is a leading authority on the topics of mental health, lifestyle, and exercise. His work has been instrumental in advancing treatments for conditions such as ADHD, and his research has helped to promote mental health awareness and understanding. His books have been important reads for both professionals and the general public, and his work has been praised for its essential contribution to the mental health field.
