Medically Reviewed by Dr. Teralyn Sell, PhD One of the most important unanswered questions in mental health today is why psychiatric medication withdrawal appears to affect people so differently. While some individuals discontinue medications with relatively few...
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...
When Schools Pressure Parents to Medicate: What You Need to Know Medically Reviewed by Dr. Teralyn Sell, PhD Parents today face increasing pressure from schools and educators to medicate children for behavioral or attention concerns. From 504 Plan or IEP meetings to...
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...
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...