I'm still dealing with the repercussions from psychiatric drugs I was prescribed as an adult and have been off of for years already- I can't imagine what children are going through. I'm grateful for the pandemic in as much as it really woke me up to the heinousness of the medical industrial complex. My kids won't be subjected to the same sufferings under my watch. Thank you so much for speaking out and helping families!
This needs to be on the front page of the NY Times. Here’s what I’m struggling to understand. We hear ad naseum that we are in the midst of a mental health crisis. Is it that our kids are truly increasingly depressed and anxious or are they being incorrectly and over diagnosed? I suspect the latter or some mix of the two.
When I was in high school (2017/8) my therapist at the time put me on a cocktail of psych drugs (without my parents’ consent) that made my life an almost unlivable hell. We later learned that she had prescribed me over TWICE the recommended dosage for my age and weight, did not inform me of any side effects/interaction risks, and offered no exit plan/strategy. This practice is absolutely predatory and I really hope to see more crackdowns on this in the near future.
I think there are a lot of elements needed to restore emotional harmony, such as limiting behaviours that provoke 'comparomania,' walking in nature, teaching girls how to have intimate friendships without enmeshment, teaching girls the positives of being an introvert if that is their temperament, teaching girls the importance of relationship boundaries especially with friends who have dominant personalities, getting hormones measured, low progesterone can result in high cortisol levels and anxiety, how to eat for hormonal balance, how alcohol causes hormonal imbalances, consequences of promiscuity on the CNS, the dark side of pornography, appreciation for the dynamic and feminine aspects of the psyche and how it shifts over time, the cost of trying to fit into a career paradigm that is more suited to the male psyche, the importance of an emotionally safe home environment which includes deep listening etc......
All psych drugs are neurotoxic and a catastrophe to the beautiful intricate brain. Complex societal and behavioral issues are not solved by “magic” pills. Big Pharma is winning big time at the expense of our precious children. Another important piece that deserves widespread attention about the need to completely revamp approaches to emotional care!
As a psychologist, I’ve watched this exact pattern unfold for years. Parents come into my office terrified, convinced their child has developed three or four “disorders” in the span of a semester. And nearly every time, the real issue wasn’t chronic mental illness — it was puberty, emotional sensitivity, social overwhelm, and a system that responded with fear instead of skill.
What you wrote about the escalation cycle is painfully accurate. Once a teenager learns that crisis behaviors get immediate attention — from parents, school staff, and the mental health system — it’s incredibly hard to unwind that pattern. And when the response becomes hospitalization + diagnoses + a cocktail of medications, we end up treating the reaction instead of the actual developmental stage.
The saddest part is how many girls internalize the identity of “mentally ill” before they’ve even had the chance to develop emotional regulation skills. By the time they reach my office, the label has become the story they tell themselves.
I’ve been working on my own piece about the ways diagnosis can overshadow meaning and context, and how overlapping symptoms make that even more important to understand. I see so many teens who were misdiagnosed simply because their experiences didn’t fit neatly into a category.
I am reaching out to seek your guidance regarding a pressing issue concerning the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and the potential harms associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Recent statistics reveal alarming trends: one in five children are experiencing depression, and one in 25 of every attempted suicide, resulting in death. Furthermore, there has been a staggering 130% increase in psychiatrists prescribing SSRIs to adolescent girls. These figures highlight a concerning public health crisis that demands attention and accountability.
In addition, there are documents indicating that psychiatrists may be profiting significantly from these pushed prescriptions, raising ethical concerns about their prescribing practices and the potential impact on vulnerable populations.
I believe it is crucial to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for the misinformation surrounding these medications and their long-term impact on mental health. I would greatly appreciate your insights on pursuing legal action against Eli Lilly, as I am looking for an attorney who is willing to take a stand in this matter. Your expertise in this field could be invaluable in addressing these concerns and advocating for those affected.
For your reference, I have included links to some relevant studies and articles that highlight the issues associated with SSRIs:
1. Study on SSRIs and Suicidal Behavior: [Link to Study](#)
2. Clinical Research on SSRIs in Children: [Link to Study](#)
3. Overview of SSRIs and Their Risks: [Link to Article](#)
LAWS need to be put into place to not allow adolescents to be placed on Black Box Warning Medications!!!
Prayers for change,
Forever London's Mom ❤️
A Heartbreaking Narrative: London’s Story Highlights Urgent Mental Health Issues
In this poignant account, London’s mother reflects on the devastating loss of her 12-year-old child, attributing a portion of the struggle to the pervasive influence of social media and the complexities of antidepressant use, particularly Prozac.
Experts like Dr. Timothy Ferrebee from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Dr. David Healy provide insights into the broader implications of such tragedies. Their statements highlight the need for increased awareness and proactive measures in addressing mental health challenges faced by children and adolescents today.
Supporting this narrative, reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and research from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine underline the urgency of understanding the mental health landscape among young people.
As we reflect on London’s story, it is a poignant reminder of the critical need for open conversations about mental health, the potential risks of social media, and the careful consideration required when it comes to prescribing antidepressants to our youth. Let’s honor London’s memory by advocating for better mental health resources and support systems for our children.
⚠️ ✔️We need to establish regulations to prevent pharmaceutical companies and psychiatrists from prescribing brain-altering medications, especially SSRIs and those with Black Box warnings, to our adolescents! ⚠️ ✔️
I'm still dealing with the repercussions from psychiatric drugs I was prescribed as an adult and have been off of for years already- I can't imagine what children are going through. I'm grateful for the pandemic in as much as it really woke me up to the heinousness of the medical industrial complex. My kids won't be subjected to the same sufferings under my watch. Thank you so much for speaking out and helping families!
This needs to be on the front page of the NY Times. Here’s what I’m struggling to understand. We hear ad naseum that we are in the midst of a mental health crisis. Is it that our kids are truly increasingly depressed and anxious or are they being incorrectly and over diagnosed? I suspect the latter or some mix of the two.
When I was in high school (2017/8) my therapist at the time put me on a cocktail of psych drugs (without my parents’ consent) that made my life an almost unlivable hell. We later learned that she had prescribed me over TWICE the recommended dosage for my age and weight, did not inform me of any side effects/interaction risks, and offered no exit plan/strategy. This practice is absolutely predatory and I really hope to see more crackdowns on this in the near future.
I think there are a lot of elements needed to restore emotional harmony, such as limiting behaviours that provoke 'comparomania,' walking in nature, teaching girls how to have intimate friendships without enmeshment, teaching girls the positives of being an introvert if that is their temperament, teaching girls the importance of relationship boundaries especially with friends who have dominant personalities, getting hormones measured, low progesterone can result in high cortisol levels and anxiety, how to eat for hormonal balance, how alcohol causes hormonal imbalances, consequences of promiscuity on the CNS, the dark side of pornography, appreciation for the dynamic and feminine aspects of the psyche and how it shifts over time, the cost of trying to fit into a career paradigm that is more suited to the male psyche, the importance of an emotionally safe home environment which includes deep listening etc......
All psych drugs are neurotoxic and a catastrophe to the beautiful intricate brain. Complex societal and behavioral issues are not solved by “magic” pills. Big Pharma is winning big time at the expense of our precious children. Another important piece that deserves widespread attention about the need to completely revamp approaches to emotional care!
The bigger issue for girls is how to navigate around a patriarchal system intent on enslaving them in the 'feminine' role. Thanks for this post.
As a psychologist, I’ve watched this exact pattern unfold for years. Parents come into my office terrified, convinced their child has developed three or four “disorders” in the span of a semester. And nearly every time, the real issue wasn’t chronic mental illness — it was puberty, emotional sensitivity, social overwhelm, and a system that responded with fear instead of skill.
What you wrote about the escalation cycle is painfully accurate. Once a teenager learns that crisis behaviors get immediate attention — from parents, school staff, and the mental health system — it’s incredibly hard to unwind that pattern. And when the response becomes hospitalization + diagnoses + a cocktail of medications, we end up treating the reaction instead of the actual developmental stage.
The saddest part is how many girls internalize the identity of “mentally ill” before they’ve even had the chance to develop emotional regulation skills. By the time they reach my office, the label has become the story they tell themselves.
I’ve been working on my own piece about the ways diagnosis can overshadow meaning and context, and how overlapping symptoms make that even more important to understand. I see so many teens who were misdiagnosed simply because their experiences didn’t fit neatly into a category.
I am reaching out to seek your guidance regarding a pressing issue concerning the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and the potential harms associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Recent statistics reveal alarming trends: one in five children are experiencing depression, and one in 25 of every attempted suicide, resulting in death. Furthermore, there has been a staggering 130% increase in psychiatrists prescribing SSRIs to adolescent girls. These figures highlight a concerning public health crisis that demands attention and accountability.
In addition, there are documents indicating that psychiatrists may be profiting significantly from these pushed prescriptions, raising ethical concerns about their prescribing practices and the potential impact on vulnerable populations.
I believe it is crucial to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for the misinformation surrounding these medications and their long-term impact on mental health. I would greatly appreciate your insights on pursuing legal action against Eli Lilly, as I am looking for an attorney who is willing to take a stand in this matter. Your expertise in this field could be invaluable in addressing these concerns and advocating for those affected.
For your reference, I have included links to some relevant studies and articles that highlight the issues associated with SSRIs:
1. Study on SSRIs and Suicidal Behavior: [Link to Study](#)
2. Clinical Research on SSRIs in Children: [Link to Study](#)
3. Overview of SSRIs and Their Risks: [Link to Article](#)
LAWS need to be put into place to not allow adolescents to be placed on Black Box Warning Medications!!!
Prayers for change,
Forever London's Mom ❤️
A Heartbreaking Narrative: London’s Story Highlights Urgent Mental Health Issues
Last night, the powerful and tragic story of London was shared, shedding light on critical issues surrounding mental health and the impact of social media on our youth. You can read London’s story [here](https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/12-year-old-suicide-prozac-mother-blames-social-media-antidepressants/).
In this poignant account, London’s mother reflects on the devastating loss of her 12-year-old child, attributing a portion of the struggle to the pervasive influence of social media and the complexities of antidepressant use, particularly Prozac.
Experts like Dr. Timothy Ferrebee from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Dr. David Healy provide insights into the broader implications of such tragedies. Their statements highlight the need for increased awareness and proactive measures in addressing mental health challenges faced by children and adolescents today.
Supporting this narrative, reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and research from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine underline the urgency of understanding the mental health landscape among young people.
As we reflect on London’s story, it is a poignant reminder of the critical need for open conversations about mental health, the potential risks of social media, and the careful consideration required when it comes to prescribing antidepressants to our youth. Let’s honor London’s memory by advocating for better mental health resources and support systems for our children.
⚠️ ✔️We need to establish regulations to prevent pharmaceutical companies and psychiatrists from prescribing brain-altering medications, especially SSRIs and those with Black Box warnings, to our adolescents! ⚠️ ✔️