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...
Understanding Prescriber Dynamics: Defensiveness, Ego, and Resistance Tapering psychiatric medication can feel daunting, especially because some prescribers may be defensive, ego-driven, or have their own rigid plans. They might refuse to budge or collaborate, making...
The Chemical Imbalance Myth: A Story We All Bought Here’s the truth: the idea that depression, anxiety, or ADHD is caused by “low serotonin” or “broken dopamine” is a story we all bought into. In the 1980s and 1990s, pharmaceutical companies needed a simple,...
The Rise of Personalized and Proactive Mental Health Care Mental health care is evolving. In 2025, personalized therapy solutions are leading the charge, focusing on individual needs, preferences, and life context. Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all approach...
ADHD Medications: Do Huge Studies Tell the Full Story? A recent British Medical Journal study examined nearly 150,000 people aged 6 to 64 in Sweden and concluded that ADHD medications—like Ritalin and Concerta—offer benefits beyond symptom management. Reported...
When Psychiatric Medications Steal Your Pleasure — and No One Seems to Care Imagine sitting across from a provider and finally working up the courage to say:”I can’t feel pleasure anymore. I don’t want sex, I don’t think I even like my partner and it’s...
