The Chemical Imbalance Theory Is Finally Laid to Rest — And That’s Great News for Mental Healthcare For decades, we’ve been told that mental health conditions like depression and anxiety are caused by a simple chemical imbalance in the brain — usually a shortage of...
Tennessee’s Landmark Law: Investigating Psychotropic Drugs in Mass Shootings In April 2025, Tennessee enacted a groundbreaking law—HB 1349/SB 1146—that mandates toxicology testing for psychotropic drugs in deceased mass shooters who killed four or more individuals....
Illinois Schools Will Screen Every Student—Even for Normal Teen Drama Illinois just passed a law requiring mental health screenings for every student in grades 3–12. Sounds proactive, right? But here’s the catch: research does not support universal mental health...
That’s right. According to a group of licensed professionals on r/therapists, I’ve gone full “Burn Book-worthy” and am now the “Grifting Conspiracy Influencer” of the mental health world. I’d like to thank the Academy… but I’d rather thank the therapists who gathered...
Antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide, offering significant relief for millions struggling with depression and anxiety. While these medications can be life-changing for some, a growing concern surrounds the prevalence of...
The Hard Truth: Healing Changes Everything Healing isn’t just about feeling better. It’s about becoming better, and that’s where things get uncomfortable for others. When you start to: Speak up instead of staying silent, Set boundaries instead of pleasing, Choose...
It’s Not Them—It’s You (and That’s a Good Thing) Have you ever said something like, “They made me so mad!” or “She ruined my day!”? If so, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: no one can make you feel anything without your permission....
Medically reviewed by Dr. Teralyn Sell, PhDPhD Psychology, Nutritionist, and Herbalist As summer temperatures climb and the sun blazes down, many people enjoy spending time outdoors. But if you’re taking psychiatric medications, especially antidepressants,...
Written (and medically reviewed) from the heart by someone who’s lived it, Dr Teralyn Sell PhD Talking about how antidepressants harmed me—physically, emotionally, and relationally—is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Not because I’m unsure of what happened,...
Medically reviewed by Dr. Teralyn Sell, PhDPhD Psychology, Nutritionist, and Herbalist When we talk about the side effects of antidepressants—especially SSRIs and SNRIs—most people think of mood shifts, sleep changes, or weight gain. But there’s another...
