Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up

Abigail Shrier investigates the mental health industry's role in the worsening psychological state of Generation Z. Despite rising diagnoses and treatments, youth suicide rates and emotional struggles continue to climb. Shrier argues that many therapeutic approaches, including talk therapy and social-emotional learning, may inadvertently harm children by fostering anxiety, rumination, and emotional instability. She highlights how "gentle parenting" can sometimes exacerbate behavioral issues. This eye-opening book calls for a reevaluation of how society supports children's mental health, emphasizing the need for parental leadership. Reading age: 16+, Standalone.