Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert released his new book, Therapy Nation on May 19, 2026, marking a sharp pivot toward criticizing the modern mental health industrial complex.
On The Megyn Kelly Show, host Megyn Kelly endorsed the work while slamming the current state of clinical practice, stating, "I mean, that's truly a violation of the Hippocratic Oath. Um, again, the book is Therapy Nation, well worth your time." She argued that the book effectively highlights how young people are increasingly "signing on to every disorder."
While Jonathan Alpert has also taken his critique to the Brian Kilmeade Show to discuss the intersection of therapy culture and Trump Derangement Syndrome, the broader podcast landscape remains divided. Critics argue that questioning therapy accessibility minimizes real trauma, while supporters of the book suggest that the normalization of labels has created a generation of anxious, hyper-diagnosed individuals.
