Rethinking Mental Health
Britt challenges the prevailing notion that childhood discomforts automatically equate to trauma needing management. She emphasizes the importance of resilience and the brain's need for challenges, questioning the rush to label children with mental health disorders and prescribe medication. The conversation highlights the complexities of adolescence, including the impact of social media and societal pressures on mental well-being.In this clip
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#410: Cults, Diagnosis & the Danger of Mono-Minded Thinking with Britt Frank
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