Psychiatrist reveals the truth about antidepressants—and the biggest myths keeping people from getting help

July 13, 2026 | 6:00am

What if the biggest thing standing between you and feeling your best is a misconception? New York Post Wellness Editor Carly Stern sits down with Dr. Thea Gallagher, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, to separate fact from fiction around SSRIs and mental health. Learn what these medications actually do, why they’re so widely misunderstood, and why seeking support for your mental health is a sign of strength—not weakness.