Psych Meds Took My Son's Life: A Mother's Tribute to Tre | The Gaslit Truth Podcast with Dr. Teralyn Sell & Therapist Jenn Schmitz

Psych Meds Took My Son’s Life: A Mother’s Tribute to Tre is a deeply moving episode of The Gaslit Truth Podcast with Dr. Teralyn Sell and Therapist Jenn Schmitz. Sheila shares the story of her son Tre, a 25-year-old nurse and athlete whose health rapidly declined after a series of psychiatric medications were prescribed without adequate medical evaluation or safety planning.

Despite persistently low testosterone, Tre never received a full endocrine workup. Instead, treatment focused on antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and stimulants. Soon after starting psych meds, Tre experienced severe personality changes, agitation, and emotional instability. These symptoms were documented, including repeated reports of suicidal thoughts, yet critical safeguards were missing.

This episode highlights serious concerns around psych med risks, lack of informed consent, brief telehealth care, and the absence of coordinated patient safety planning. Sheila’s tribute to Tre is both a mother’s testimony and a call for accountability, proper medical investigation, and safer mental health care practices.