SPARTANBURG – Dr. Edward (Ned) Hallowell will present a day of training for parents, educators and behavioral health professionals on Attention Deficient Disorder (ADD) on Saturday, March 5, at the University of South Carolina Upstate.

Dr. Hallowell is a noted psychiatrist who suffers from ADD himself and has written the best selling book, Driven to Distraction , focusing on the importance of an accurate diagnosis and finding the best treatment option for the individual. His latest book, Delivered from Distraction , was just released and will be available for purchase at the seminar.

Founded by Dr. Hallowell, The Hallowell Center in Boston, Mass., specializes in treating children and adults with ADD and Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder. In addition to his work with the Hallowell Center, he has appeared on numerous television shows, including “Oprah.”

Beth Summer-Strait, executive director of the Mental Health Association, said, “We are thrilled to be able to bring someone of Ned Hallowell’s caliber to our area. He is the foremost authority on ADD and speaks from the heart, after suffering, undiagnosed, for years himself.”

The seminar will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Campus Life Center and is free to the public; however, pre-registration is required since seating is limited. The seminar will be broken into two sessions – the 9 a.m. until noon session is geared to behavioral health professionals, therapists, physicians, nurses and educators, while the afternoon session, from 1:30-4:30, targets parents.

Both sessions are free and anyone with interest in ADD is encouraged to attend. However, Continuing Education Units will only be awarded for the morning session and will cost $30.

To register or for further information, call 864-582-3104.