{"product_id":"psychobabble-viral-mental-health-myths-the-truths-to-set-you-free-isbn-9780063479180","title":"Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths \u0026 the Truths to Set You Free","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePsychotherapist Joe Nucci dispels common mental health myths and replaces them with no-nonsense truths and accessible guidance for real healing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe popularization of mental health content on social media has led to an epidemic of mental health misinformation. In \u003cem\u003ePsychobabble\u003c\/em\u003e, licensed psychotherapist Joe Nucci argues that too many of us are self-diagnosing, improperly deploying therapy-speak, and even coaching others to engage in harmful activities under the guise of “self-care.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNucci dismantles 40 popular misconceptions, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryone needs to go to therapy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour feelings are credible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople gaslight you when they disagree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMindfulness is good for everyone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryone has trauma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe reason you can’t focus is ADHD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis dangerous misinformation encourages well-meaning individuals to make consequential life decisions based on false beliefs, half-truths, and the advice of unlicensed armchair experts. It is time for a professional to call this out. Nucci replaces these myths with liberating truths that can help readers avoid misinformation, navigate important philosophical debates, and better maneuver their own mental health journeys. He shares client examples and evidence-based psychological theory, and draws from reputable studies and research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTikTok influencers and “life coaches” create viral videos telling people to cut off their problematic parents, and are cheered on by millions of followers. Recent divorcees proudly declare on Instagram that they are finally healing from their “narcissistic” ex-partner, even though you get the sense they can’t actually define that word. Teenage “mental health advocates” lament the struggles of living with autism, but then subtly add that their condition is “self-diagnosed.” It is time for a professional to call out the misinformation and absurdity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePsychobabble\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read book for anyone who values mental health and cares about others. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Mental health has become a buzzword—and somewhere in all the therapy-speak and armchair diagnoses, we forgot what real healing actually takes. Joe Nucci brings it back to earth. Psychobabble is honest, sharp, and refreshingly human. It challenges the culture without shaming the people in it. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the noise and still somehow not enough—this is the book you’ve been waiting for.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSabrina Zohar, Dating and Relationship Coach and Host of The Sabrina Zohar Show\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Joe takes complex concepts and makes them simple. His articulate, balanced approach has made me a better therapist, and his book will help you become the best version of yourself. Joe doesn’t just help people understand what they’re going through - he helps them move through it and become stronger.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrey Tucker, Licensed Psychotherapist and Speaker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In a world where anyone with a ring light can claim to be a mental health expert, Psychobabble is the wake-up call we desperately need. Joe Nucci calls out the myths, the misuse, and the misleading psychological jargon scattered throughout social media and the internet—and replaces it with liberating truths that actually serve healing.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMark Groves, Human Connection Specialist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Joe Nucci is offering something deeply needed in today’s mental health space: clarity. \u003cem\u003ePsychobabble\u003c\/em\u003e meets people where they are by speaking the current language of our cultural moment yet it doesn’t stay there. Joe manages to use familiar terms and narratives as an entry point, but what he’s really doing is guiding readers back to grounded, clinically-informed, human truth. This book is a breath of fresh air for those of us who care about mental health but are also concerned about how quickly misinformation spreads. Joe’s work is rooted in nuance, accountability, and care. I believe it will help professionals and everyday people alike cut through the noise.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRaQuel Hopkins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperOne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588035391717,"sku":"NP9780063479180","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/psychobabble-viral-mental-health-myths-the-truths-to-set-you-free-isbn-9780063479180","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}