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,...
When we think about improving our mental health, we often think of therapy, medications, or self-care routines. But there’s another essential piece of the puzzle that’s often overlooked: nutrition. What we eat doesn’t just fuel our bodies—it directly impacts our brain...
We’ve all heard it: “Antidepressants are scientifically proven to be more effective than placebo.”It’s a reassuring phrase. It evokes images of rigorous lab coats, impartial researchers, and controlled conditions where science triumphs over guesswork. But what if that...
