Why Psychiatric Medications Are Not Like Insulin: Understanding the Manipulation Medically Reviewed by Dr. Teralyn Sell, PhD Many people hear comparisons between psychiatric medications and treatments for physical illnesses like diabetes. You’ve probably seen phrases...
When Schools Pressure Parents to Medicate: What You Need to Know Medically Reviewed by Dr. Teralyn Sell, PhD Parents today face increasing pressure from schools and educators to medicate children for behavioral or attention concerns. From 504 Plan or IEP meetings to...
Do Kids Really Need Adults to Teach Them Coping Skills? In today’s culture, children are often surrounded by adults eager to teach coping strategies. Schools run social-emotional learning programs, parents coach children through emotional challenges, and therapy...
The Overuse and Misuse of the Word Trauma and PTSD Medically Reviewed by Dr. Teralyn Sell, PhD Introduction In today’s culture, the word “trauma” is everywhere. From social media posts to casual conversations, people often describe everyday stressors—like a breakup, a...
Psychiatric Diagnosis as Social Control: Are Normal Life Experiences Being Pathologized? In recent years, mental health diagnoses have come under scrutiny for potentially pathologizing normal human experiences. Critics argue that some psychiatric labels are used as a...
