"YOUR WELCOME" with Michael Malice

Abigail Shrier - Episode #300

Feb 28, 2024

Michael Malice invites Abigail Shrier to discuss the harmful trends in therapy for children, focusing on emotional hypochondriasis and the impact of ADHD medication. They highlight the rise of Iatrogenesis in mental health, challenging traditional education methods and overreliance on medication. The conversation explores the risks and benefits of therapy, parental authority in mental health, and the role of journalists in uncovering industry truths.

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Abigail Shrier

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Quick takeaways

Excessive mental health diagnoses are causing harm to American children, worsening their mental health concerns.

Parents play a crucial role in addressing mental health challenges in children by actively understanding and influencing mental health dynamics.

Youth are experiencing increased despair and mental health struggles despite receiving more mental health care, indicating a disconnect between treatment and outcomes.

Deep dives

Mental Health Diagnosis and Harm

Excessive mental health diagnoses are leading to worsening mental health concerns among children. The shift towards unnecessary therapy is causing more harm than benefit, affecting American children negatively. The focus on mental health without proper consideration of the actual issues is escalating problems rather than resolving them.

Introduction

3min

The Impact of Mental Health Industry on American Childhood

17min

Challenges of Traditional Education System and Overreliance on Medication for Children

4min

Managing Withdrawal and Developmental Challenges of Medication Use

2min

Impact of University System on Students' Mental Health and Risk-taking

3min

Navigating the Risks and Trade-offs in Therapy and Medication

6min

Navigating Truth and Parental Authority in Mental Health and Parenting

5min

Navigating Societal Pressures and Parental Authority

16min

Journalistic Investigation and Uncovering Truths in Various Fields

2min

Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) invites esteemed author and journalist, Abigail Shrier, onto the show to talk about the evolution of bad therapy in America, specifically with children. Abigail and Michael talk about the trend of emotional hypochondriasis, the effects of ADHD diagnoses and medications with young children, and the increase of Iatrogenesis in the mental health industry: When, during treatment, a healer actually introduces a harm.

Abigail’s new book, Bad Therapy, is out now.

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