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real talk about mental health, peer support, and finding resolution.
The FDA's SSRI pregnancy panel: what was claimed, what pushed back, what's undecided
In July 2025 an FDA panel proposed pregnancy warnings for SSRIs; nine of its ten members had publicly questioned antidepressants before, and ACOG called the discussion alarmingly unbalanced. No label has changed yet. Here is both sides of the record, the evidence each one stands on, and the questions that actually matter if you're pregnant or planning to be.
Hydroxyzine and QT prolongation: what the warning actually means
Hydroxyzine's label warns about QT prolongation and torsade de pointes, and Europe capped its dose over the same signal while the US did not. Here is what the warning says verbatim, who the reports actually involved, what the EU decided in 2015, and the questions worth taking to your prescriber.
12 questions to ask your doctor before starting antidepressants
A printable checklist for the appointment where a prescription gets decided — every question motivated by a specific trial, label fact, or regulatory record, with the citation attached. No position on what you should decide; a strong position on what you should get to ask.
Should I still be on this? 10 questions for your antidepressant review
A quarter of Americans taking antidepressants have taken them for a decade or more, and the annual are-we-still-doing-this conversation mostly never happens. Here is the checklist for having it — with the maintenance evidence and the stopping evidence given equal billing, and every claim cited.
The Suboxone tooth decay lawsuit: what it means if you take buprenorphine
Nearly 2,000 lawsuits say Suboxone film caused severe tooth decay and nobody warned patients. Here is what the litigation actually alleges, what the FDA's own record shows, what it does not mean — and why stopping your medication over it would be the most dangerous possible response.
The serotonin story: what the evidence said, and what patients were told
A generation of patients was told depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in serotonin. A 2022 umbrella review found no consistent evidence for that. Here is what the research actually shows, what the rebuttals argue, and why none of it means your antidepressant doesn't work.
What FDA approval actually means — and what it doesn't
FDA approval is a real bar and a narrow one. It says a drug beat a comparator for one indication, in a defined population, over a defined period. Here is what that covers, what it leaves open, and what the FDA itself says about the limits — in its own words.
Where diagnoses come from
There is no blood test for depression, ADHD or anxiety. Psychiatric diagnoses are agreements about which symptoms cluster together — written down, revised by committee, and published in a book. Here is how that book gets made, in the words of the people who ran it.
Why your doctor gets paid for procedures, not outcomes
Most American healthcare is paid for by the item — a visit, a test, a procedure. Not by whether you got better. Here is what the research shows about how that changes what happens in the room, what it does not show, and what to ask.
Benzodiazepines and long-term use: what the evidence says about dementia, memory, and coming off
The trials that got benzodiazepines approved ran eight weeks. Many people take them for years. Here is what the long-term evidence actually shows — including two good studies that flatly contradict each other.
Does psilocybin work for depression? What the trials actually found
Psilocybin trials produce dramatic headlines and genuinely interesting results. They also share a specific set of problems — broken blinding, sponsor-run studies, and effects that fade. Here is each major trial, what it found, and what is wrong with it.
Ketamine vs esketamine (Spravato): what the trials actually compared
They are not the same drug, they were not tested the same way, and the trial that made esketamine an approved medicine is not the trial most people think it is. Here is the evidence, study by study.
Sertraline (Zoloft): what the evidence actually shows
Sertraline is one of the most prescribed antidepressants in the world. Here is what the trials found about how well it works, how long it takes, what it does to sexual function, and what happens when you stop — each claim linked to the study behind it.
Stopping antidepressants: what the evidence says about withdrawal and relapse
Two different things happen when people come off an antidepressant, and they get confused constantly: withdrawal symptoms and relapse. Here is what the trials actually measured, and what a regulator made manufacturers put on the label.
Trazodone for sleep: what the label actually says
Trazodone is one of the most prescribed sleep medications in America. It is not approved for sleep. Here is what the trials actually found, how long they ran, and the questions worth taking to your prescriber.
apps for couples who keep having the same argument (2026)
Couples apps compared honestly: Paired, Lasting, OurRitual, AI mediators like Relationship Ref, and free peer support — what each actually does, and what none of them can.
the best conflict resolution apps for real-life arguments (2026)
Most 'conflict resolution software' is corporate. These are the apps that help real people resolve fights — with a partner, roommate, or family — compared honestly.
resolv is now on android
Resolv Social is live on Google Play. Anonymous peer support for conflict at home — free, on both halves of the world's phones. What's in the Android app, and what's still coming.
apps that actually help with roommate conflict (2026)
The dishes fight is never about dishes. The apps that help resolve roommate conflict — AI mediators, anonymous peer support — compared honestly, plus what apps can't fix.
where therapists actually go after leaving BetterHelp (2026 data)
Therapists leaving BetterHelp head to insurance platforms (Alma, Headway, SonderMind, Grow), directories, or private practice. The honest breakdown, with pay math.
How we score evidence
Every resource in Resolv carries a trust badge. Here's exactly how that number is calculated, what it can tell you, and what it can't.
Helping other people is a real intervention
Volunteering and prosocial behavior produce measurable mental health benefits. Here's what the evidence shows.
Why music reaches what words can't
Music changes your body and brain in ways talk therapy can't. The science of why a song can cut through when nothing else does.
What your gut has to do with feeling okay
The bacteria in your intestines talk to your brain, and what you eat shapes that conversation in ways that matter for depression and anxiety.
Light is a mood input you can control
Your brain reads light as a time signal. Getting it right can shift your mood without a prescription.
Mindfulness, minus the marketing
The research on mindfulness is real, but the hype has run ahead of the evidence. Here's what actually works and what doesn't.
The unsexy truth about gratitude and mood
Gratitude interventions show modest benefits for well-being, but the research is narrow and the effects are smaller than the hype suggests.
Writing it down changes how it feels
Putting feelings into words isn't just venting. The act of writing about what hurts can lower distress, sharpen thinking, and shift how the body responds.
What the research says about talking to people who get it
Peer support works because shared experience creates understanding that professional care often can't. Here's what the evidence shows.
The people around you predict how long you live
Social relationships affect mortality as much as smoking or obesity. The evidence is clear, and the mechanism isn't magic.
Loneliness is a health problem, not a character flaw
Social isolation and loneliness raise mortality risk as much as smoking. The evidence is clear: this is biology, not weakness.
Why bad sleep makes everything feel worse
Sleep loss doesn't just make you tired. It rewires how your brain processes emotion, turning small irritations into storms.
The case for moving your body when you can barely get up
Depression makes movement feel impossible. But even light activity changes the brain in ways that matter.
What nature exposure actually does to a low mood
Green space doesn't just feel nice. The evidence shows it changes cortisol, cuts rumination, and reduces long-term psychiatric risk.
Anonymous Mental Health Support: The Complete Guide to Getting Help Without Anyone Knowing
Need mental health support but don't want anyone to find out? Here's every anonymous option available in 2026 — free hotlines, anonymous chat, video peer support, and more. No insurance, no judgment, no paper trail.
Free Online Therapy in 2026: What's Actually Free, What's a Scam, and What Works
Searching for free therapy online? Most 'free' options aren't. Here's an honest breakdown of what actually works, what's a bait-and-switch, and where to find real support without paying.
loneliness in the age of social media: why you feel alone in a connected world
63% of social media users report feeling lonely. Here's why being 'connected' isn't the same as feeling connected — and what actually helps.
Meta and YouTube Found Liable for Harming Kids' Mental Health — What It Means for Parents
A jury found Meta and YouTube liable for harming children's mental health. Here's what the $375M verdict means, what parents can do right now, and why peer support matters more than ever.
nervous system regulation and social media: why your body keeps score of every scroll
The neurowellness trend is exploding — but most advice ignores how social media dysregulates your nervous system. Here's what the science says and how real human connection helps you regulate.
peer support vs therapy: which is right for you?
Not sure whether you need a therapist or peer support? Here's an honest comparison to help you decide what fits your situation, budget, and needs.
social media addiction and mental health: what the science says (and what actually helps)
A jury just found Meta and YouTube liable for addicting teens. Here's what social media addiction really does to your mental health — and evidence-based ways to take back control.
why peer support works for mental health (and when it doesn't)
therapy isn't the only path to feeling better. peer support — talking to people who've been through it — is backed by real research. here's what science says about why it works.
free mental health apps that actually help in 2026 (honest review)
most 'free' mental health apps hit you with a paywall after 5 minutes. here's what's actually free, what works, and what's just marketing.
what to actually say when someone tells you they're depressed
your friend just told you they're depressed. you want to help but you're terrified of saying the wrong thing. here's what actually helps — and what doesn't.
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short answers to the questions people actually search at 2am — free options, what peer support is and isn't, and where to go when therapy isn't available.
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