The mental health care industry has convinced many young people and their parents that most kids are sick. But therapy can be harmful, especially for kids who can’t push back against their therapists’ views. That’s the view of Abigail Shrier, whose latest book has been called essential for parents by Elon Musk. Our latest release takes a closer look.
Healing vs. Harm
Our culture is obsessed with childhood trauma, often using it to explain adult issues. But the truth is that most adults overcome childhood pain and move on. Historically, what we now call childhood trauma was just part of life: hunger, loss, and (sometimes) abuse. Over-diagnosis may actually lead to increased anxiety and depression among youth — so we need to be careful about therapies and medications for our kids.
