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Ep 4: Are We Overmedicating Kids?

Raising Parents with Emily Oster

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Navigating Teen Mental Health: Challenges and Misconceptions

This chapter explores the intricate landscape of mental health diagnoses in adolescents, focusing on a mother-daughter relationship dealing with anxiety and depression. It highlights the disconnect between family expectations and societal pressures, the role of peer support, and the challenges within the healthcare system regarding treatment. The discussion critiques the overemphasis on mental health issues and the risks of overdiagnosis while advocating for a more balanced approach to fostering well-being in youth.

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