06/24/2026
Have you noticed mental health terms like gaslighting, trauma, boundaries, and narcissism showing up everywhere lately?
While increased awareness has helped reduce stigma and encourage more people to seek support, the rise of "therapy-speak" on social media has also created confusion and misinformation about mental health.
In my newest blog post, I explore the benefits of greater mental health awareness, the risks of misusing clinical language, and why professional assessment and evidence-based care still matter.
Whether you're a parent, young adult, healthcare professional, first responder, or simply someone trying to make sense of the mental health content you see online, this conversation is more important than ever.
Read Below!
Over the past several years, mental health language has become part of everyday conversation. Terms like gaslighting , getting triggered, boundaries , trauma , and narcissism frequently appear on social media, in podcasts, and in casual discussions. In many ways, this is a positive shift. Great