Free Audio Book : Bad Therapy, By Abigail Shrier

In almost all measurable aspects, the mental well-being of Generation Z is deteriorating compared to their predecessors. The increasing rates of youth suicide, the commonality of antidepressant prescriptions for children, and the surge in mental health diagnoses have done little to alleviate the overwhelming number of children who are isolated, confused, unhappy, and apprehensive about maturing. What has led to this crisis among America’s young people?

In her best-selling book, “Bad Therapy,” investigative journalist Abigail Shrier suggests that the issue does not lie with the children, but rather with the mental health professionals. Through extensive interviews with child psychologists, parents, educators, and youths, Shrier investigates how the mental health sector has revolutionized our methods of educating, treating, disciplining, and communicating with our children. She uncovers that the majority of therapeutic strategies have severe side effects and limited proven advantages. Among her disturbing discoveries:

Psychotherapy can lead to overthinking, ensnaring children in cycles of worry and sadness Social Emotional Learning can disadvantage our most at-risk children, in both public and private educational settings “Soft parenting” can provoke emotional instability and even aggression in children as they react violently, yearning for an authoritative figure While mental health care can be a lifesaver when appropriately administered to children with acute needs, for the average child, the remedy can be more harmful than the ailment. “Bad Therapy” is essential reading for anyone questioning why our attempts to strengthen America’s children have failed and what is required for parents to spearhead a recovery.