Ilia Malinin didn’t describe a physical mistake. He described sequence. “Right before I got into my starting position, all the negative thoughts just rushed into my head. All the negative, traumatic experiences. I’ve been through a lot. Being the Olympic gold hopeful...
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...
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...
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....
Pharmaceutical advertising is everywhere. From TV commercials to print ads and online banners, pharmaceutical companies have a seemingly endless platform to market their products directly to consumers. While these advertisements may seem informative on the surface,...
