Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday — it’s a brain chemistry festival disguised as comfort food and mild family chaos. Every dish on the table has a personality, a purpose, and a nutritional story that your nervous system pays attention to… even if you don’t. Let’s...
Why Psychiatric Medications Are Not Like Insulin: Understanding the Manipulation Medically Reviewed by Dr. Teralyn Sell, PhD Many people hear comparisons between psychiatric medications and treatments for physical illnesses like diabetes. You’ve probably seen phrases...
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 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...
