#773 - Abigail Shrier - Debating Modern Therapy Culture & Gen Z
Modern Wisdom
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Navigating Children's Mental Health: Therapy's Double-Edged Sword
This chapter explores the complex mental health landscape for young people, focusing on the rise of diagnoses among children and the growing trend of therapy among Generation Z. It raises concerns about the potential over-medicalization of emotional responses and the effectiveness of traditional therapeutic approaches, particularly in relation to resilience and natural emotional processing. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the broader context of children's emotional experiences and highlights alternative interventions that may be more beneficial than conventional therapy.
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