The shift towards overprotective parenting and a focus on happiness over resilience has contributed to increased anxiety and depression among Gen Z individuals. This generation is more likely to seek mental health treatment compared to previous generations like Gen X. The book “Bad Therapy: Why the Kids aren’t Growing Up” by Abigail Shrier explores how a hyper-therapized culture has impacted the mental health of young people and offers potential solutions for breaking this cycle.
https://nypost.com/2024/03/05/opinion/book-adversity-is-the-key-to-raising-resilient-kids
