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 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...
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...
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...
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,...
