Half of Americans believe mental health conditions aren’t diagnosed often enough, according to a 2026 GWI survey. Yet nearly half are uneasy about people diagnosing themselves based on what they see on social media. Between TikTok life coaches and Instagram “narcissist” call-outs, therapy-speak has become a second language, and the messiness of being human has started to look like a disorder.

In Psychobabble, licensed psychotherapist Joe Nucci cuts through the noise, taking apart 40 popular mental health myths, including:

• Everyone needs to go to therapy.
• Your feelings are always valid.
• People gaslight you when they disagree.
• Everyone has trauma.
• The reason you can’t focus is ADHD.

Drawing on client stories, evidence-based psychology, and reputable research, Nucci shows how labels can turn struggles shaped by relationships and circumstances into fixed identities. He offers practical guidance for:

• Navigating conflict without crying “gaslighting”
• Strengthening relationships with family and partners
• Coping with rejection and difficult emotions
• Improving focus and mood
• Knowing when professional help is truly needed

Candid, compassionate, and grounded, Psychobabble is the reality check for anyone tired of therapy-speak and ready for real healing. This book is for people who want to improve relationships, navigate conflict, cope with rejection, improve attention and their mood.