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Why do Gen Z have more mental health issues than other generations? Have societal challenges created a Gen Z mental health crisis? According to Abigail Shrier’s book Bad Therapy, young people’s mental health today differs from that of older generations. Generation Z (those born 1995-2012) struggle with mental health more than previous generations. Let’s debunk the myths behind the Gen Z mental health crisis to understand it better.
How does a woman find self-worth beyond career success? How can meaningful relationships and personal growth shape someone’s journey toward authenticity? Worthy by Jane Boulware is a memoir that shares her transformative journey from a high-powered corporate executive battling an eating disorder to finding genuine fulfillment through volunteerism and deep connections. Keep reading to learn about Boulware’s inspiring path of self-discovery.
Do you know how to celebrate achievements that you made? Do you engage in self-criticism? In Unbound, Kasia Urbaniak presents the case that women emphasize shortcomings while diminishing their successes. Engaging in self-deprecating behavior diminishes your sense of self-worth, thereby making it more challenging to exert control over your environment. Keep reading to learn why it’s important to recognize your small victories.
Can child therapy actually damage family relationships? Is therapy bad for kids, in general? In Bad Therapy, Abigail Shrier argues that while mental health treatments aim to help children, treating them when it isn’t necessary can cause unintended harm. She discusses five ways therapy can damage young people. Below we’ll look at the five negative consequences of therapy for kids, according to Shrier.
What drives successful people to hide their struggles with eating disorders? How can finding the right support system transform a journey toward recovery? In her book Worthy, Jane Boulware shares her eating disorder recovery story, revealing the complex relationship between perfectionism and bulimia. Her journey from isolation to healing through Overeaters Anonymous demonstrates how connection and vulnerability can lead to lasting recovery. Read on to discover how one woman’s courage to seek help became a powerful testament to the strength found in community support.
What’s “Good Girl” syndrome? How can women break free from societal norms that hold them back? Kasia Urbaniak’s book Unbound explores how pervasive societal norms influence behaviors associated with “Good Girl” syndrome, thereby limiting women’s potential and opportunities. Urbaniak confronts social conventions that encourage women to prioritize the needs of others, diminish their own needs, and suppress their aspirations. Find out how to stop being a people-pleaser and live life for yourself as a woman.
Do you have an overly emotional child? How does therapy cause children to obsess over their emotions? In therapy, children often reflect on and share their emotions, and parents and educators regularly check on how kids feel. However, Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier argues that constantly asking children how they feel teaches them to see their emotions as overly important. Keep reading to learn why therapy negatively impacts a child’s emotional intelligence.
How can you actively forget unwanted memories? What’s the connection between forgetting and maintaining a healthy brain? In her book Remember, Lisa Genova explores how to forget as an essential part of brain health and memory formation. She outlines specific strategies for intentionally forgetting information at different stages of memory processing, from avoiding initial encoding to replacing established muscle memories. Keep reading to discover practical techniques for clearing your mind of unwanted information and making space for what matters most.
Do schools talk about mental health too much? Are mental health surveys intrusive on students’s personal lives? In Bad Therapy, Abigail Shrier says that schools can contribute to unnecessary mental health treatment that harms children. According to Shrier, schools focus too much on students’s mental health by encouraging them to share feelings and make excessive accommodations. Continue reading to learn the different ways mental health awareness in schools is hurting children.
Do you want your child to be more independent? How can you be an authoritative parent? In Bad Therapy, Abigail Shrier says modern parenting has become too dependent on experts and interventions. To raise more resilient children, Shrier encourages parents to trust their instincts instead of relying on expert opinions. Read below to learn how to raise resilient children who don’t need to be coddled.