#773 - Abigail Shrier - Debating Modern Therapy Culture & Gen Z
Modern Wisdom
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Avoid over pathologizing human emotions
A concerning trend is the over pathologization of normal human emotions in children, with many being diagnosed with conditions like ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, or being placed on the autism spectrum. This leads to a whole generation being convinced that they are unwell and behaving accordingly. There is a risk of introducing new symptoms and exacerbating existing ones, like turning normal sadness into depression and normal worry into anxiety. This trend not only medicalizes common emotions but also influences how young people perceive and describe their emotional states, where minor concerns now tend to be equated to severe mental health issues.
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