The Twentysomething Treatment: A Revolutionary Remedy for an Uncertain Age BY Meg Jay

In The Twentysomething Treatment, Meg Jay, author of The Defining Decade, addresses the young adult mental health crisis in America and reveals essential skills for navigating the uncertainties of work, love, friendship, mental health, and more during one's twenties and beyond. Many twentysomethings struggle with anxiety, depression, and substance use, yet society often trivializes their challenges, labeling them as overly sensitive or quick to medicate their issues.

Drawing on her twenty-five years of experience as a clinical psychologist specializing in twentysomethings, Jay argues that most young adults don’t need disorders treated with medication; they need practical solutions for their problems. In The Twentysomething Treatment, she offers a revolutionary approach that emphasizes skills over pills.

Jay teaches us to:

Focus less on “what if” and more on “what is.”
Handle uncertainty without falling apart.
Develop competence and calm in the workplace.
Navigate social interactions in a world dominated by social media.
Build meaningful friendships crucial for survival.
Love despite the risk of heartbreak.
Engage in healthy sexual relationships despite the prevalence of porn.
Pursue happiness and health through physical movement.
Gain confidence and connection through cooking.
Recognize and change bad habits.
Make decisions in an often undecided life.
Choose purpose in both work and love.
The Twentysomething Treatment provides help and hope to millions of young adults and the people who care about them. It’s essential reading for anyone looking to improve mental health by better handling life's uncertainties. Jay's insights offer a much-needed guide for thriving during the most challenging decade of life.