Conversations With Coleman | Members Exclusive Is Therapy Bad for You? with Abigail Shrier
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Mar 1, 2024 
Author and journalist, Abigail Shrier, discusses controversial topics such as gender dysphoria and the potential negative effects of therapy. The conversation also explores parenting challenges, the overdiagnosis of ADHD, and the impact of physical discipline on children.
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Coleman's Therapy Experience
- Coleman Hughes shares his therapy experience after his mother's death at age 18.
- Therapy initially helped by providing a safe space to talk, but became ineffective and unproductive over time.
Therapy Can Harm Children
- Therapy can harm as well as help, especially for children who cannot self-assess its value.
- Therapy often initiates focus on issues that may not need emphasis, worsening outcomes for non-crisis kids.
Rumination Worsens Mental Health
- Rumination worsens depression and anxiety by encouraging repetitive negative thoughts.
- Therapy that focuses excessively on sadness and trauma can unintentionally increase mental health issues.