Therapists Gone Wild

Could holding progressive social justice attitudes be inadvertently contributing to a rise in mental health issues? Dr. Klein delves into a Scandinavian study that suggests a correlation between these beliefs and increased rates of depression and anxiety, particularly among women. Equally compelling is the debate stirred by a Wall Street Journal article, which argues for a redefinition of sociopathy as a neurological difference rather than a moral failing. 

The fabric of psychotherapy is being stretched and reshaped as we examine the call to decolonize mental health practices.  The Freud Museum's decision to host an event with a pro-Palestine campaigner further exemplifies the current tension between politics and psychoanalysis. 

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