Our twenties can be challenging. Today, so many twentysomethings are struggling, especially with anxiety and depression, and yet we're not sure what to think or do about it. In The Twentysomething Treatment psychologist Dr. Meg Jay explores why and unveils a ground-breaking approach that prioritises skills over pills.

As a seasoned clinical psychologist specialising in the unique challenges of this pivotal decade, Dr. Jay dismantles the myth that twentysomethings are fragile beings and explains why medication is sometimes, but not always, the best medicine.

Within the transformative pages of this book, Dr. Jay provides practical solutions for a range of problems as she expertly guides readers through finding purpose and embracing uncertainty without unravelling. She offers actionable advice on navigating the intricacies of work, love, sex, friendship, confidence, health and happiness.

The Twentysomething Treatment is not just a book; it's a lifeline for a generation grappling with a mental health crisis. It is a roadmap that guides us towards stronger mental health throughout our twenties and beyond.

About the Author

Meg Jay, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who specialises in young adult development. She is the author of THE DEFINING DECADE: WHY YOUR TWENTIES MATTER AND HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THEM NOW and SUPERNORMAL: THE SECRET WORLD OF THE FAMILY HERO. Dr. Jay's related TED talk, "Why 30 Is Not the New 20," was the most-watched new talk of the year in 2013 and still remains one of the most-viewed to date with over 15 million views. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Los Angeles Times, O Magazine, Cosmopolitan, and on NPR and the BBC. Her books have been translated into more than a dozen languages.

Reviews

'Young adults are struggling with mental health, and clinical psychologist Meg Jay is here to help. With clarity and compassion, she explores what causes and cures quarter-life crises. It's a powerful read on improving well-being' Adam Grant, author of Think Again

'This radically hopeful, practical guide will transform how we think about a decade defined by uncertainty. Meg Jay shows how to approach the twenties not as a crisis to be treated, but as an opportunity to develop skills that will help people right away and throughout their lives' Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

'An essential guide to navigating the most misunderstood decade of life. Mag Jay's clear-eyed, judgment-free advice will help anyone in their twenties transform struggles into strengths, make smart decisions amid uncertainty and gain wisdom that lasts a lifetime' Daniel H. Pink, author of The Power of Regret

'We regularly hear today of how so many young people are suffering from anxiety, depression, and other 'mental disorders' as though such difficulties tell of something 'wrong' within them. The Twentysomething treatment will make readers rethink that premise. The book's transformative message is summed up beautifully in this powerful sentence: 'Most twentysomethings don't have disorders that need to be treated; they have problems that need to be solved' Robert Whitaker, author of Mad in America

'An invaluable guide to twentysomething mental health. With the heart of a therapist and the insights of an expert, Meg Jay brings much-needed clarity to life's most uncertain years' Lisa Hefferman, co-author of Grown and Flown

'Essential reading for anyone wanting to learn about what people are experiencing, and how to help them make it through' Mail-on-Sunday

'Galvanising' Vogue

Dr. Jay has emerged as the patron saint of striving youth, a prophet-like figure for a generation of young people buried under mixed messaging' New York Times

Book Information
ISBN 9780008607661
Author Meg Jay
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Fourth Estate Ltd
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 270g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 18mm