
162 - The Over-treatment of Young People
Gender: A Wider Lens
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Rethinking Youth Mental Health Interventions
The chapter explores the culture of over-diagnosing and over-treating youth, questioning the trend of prescribing antidepressants for general dissatisfaction. It challenges the blame placed on parents for psychological issues and delves into the complexities of modern parenting. The discussion highlights the risks of over-intervening in mental health care for children and critiques the over-emphasis on constantly monitoring emotions.
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