Published Mar 1, 2024
Is Therapy Bad for You? with Abigail Shrier
Abigail Shrier explores the complex relationship between therapy and mental health in youth, delving into how social contagions and increased therapy access may paradoxically harm rather than heal, while advocating for responsible therapeutic practices and authoritative parenting to mitigate overdiagnosis and self-identity issues.

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