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Bad Therapy

Abigail Shrier
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50 pages • 1 hour read

Abigail Shrier

Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2024

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  • Before You Read Sparkles iconBeta

  • Summary

  • Background

  • Key Figures

  • Themes

  • Index of Terms

  • Important Quotes

  • Essay Topics

    • Essay Topics

    1.

    How does Shrier distinguish those who truly need psychological help from those who do not? How convincing is this distinction? How important is it to her argument?

    2.

    How would a therapist’s perspective differ from Shrier’s? How might such a professional respond to such a scathing critique? Which of her concerns, if any, would be considered reasonable?

    3.

    Is there an over-reliance on medications for psychological illnesses? Consider the case of ADHD and weigh the arguments on each side.

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