TMP-Ep152 - Finding Meaning, Purpose, and Community to Combat Anxiety
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In this episode, Dr. Dan discusses two books that explore the causes of the mental illness epidemic in young people: 'The Anxious Generation' by Jonathan Haidt and 'Bad Therapy' by...
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- Smartphones and social media have contributed to an epidemic of mental illness in young people.
- Excessive talk therapy at a young age can cause rumination and hyper-focus on one's own feelings. - Children need to be allowed to struggle and fail in order to develop resilience.
- Finding meaning, purpose, and community can help combat anxiety and promote mental well-being.
"Smartphones and social media are causing an epidemic of mental illness in young people." "Excessive talk therapy can cause young people to ruminate and hyper-focus on themselves." "Allowing children to struggle and fail helps them develop resilience."
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Author | Dr. Daniel A. Franz |
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