The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
amazon.com
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
Anxiety: A Condition of Modern Man by Heiri Steiner and Jean Gebser,
Shannon Lee • Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee
When a child plays, he learns the skills that make it possible to cope with the unexpected. If you deprive children of those challenges, as they grow up they will feel panicked and unable to cope a lot of the time. They don’t feel they are competent, or can make things happen without older people guiding them. Haidt argues this is one reason why an
... See moreJohann Hari • Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again
The Thriving Adolescent: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Positive Psychology to Help Teens Manage Emotions, Achieve Goals, and Build Connection
amazon.com
Young Adults Are in Crisis - The Atlantic
Faith Hill • Young Adults Are in Crisis — The Atlantic
A reason for optimism is that Gen Z’s know their mental health is poor, and they’re taking action. Talking about depression is no longer stigmatized; more and more people are going to therapy. And new companies are emerging to provide support (e.g., Pace, Headway, Sondermind, Grow).