Adult Men
Everything we have written on Adult Men, in one place.
Why “Self-Care” Misses the Point (And What Actually Works)
I'm not against bubble baths. If a hot bath and some candles make you feel better, great, do that, nobody's coming for your candles.
Aug 18, 2025
Ambien
Ambien gets handed out like Tic Tacs. Primary care hands it out, urgent care hands it out, the dentist hands it out before a crown.
Aug 16, 2025
ERISA vs State-Regulated Plans (Why It Matters When You Appeal)
If you have ever fought a health insurance denial for a psychiatric medication, an inpatient stay, or a residential program, you've probably noticed…
Aug 16, 2025
Ritalin and Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate has been around since 1944 and is still, in 2026, one of the most reliable molecules in psychiatry. Ritalin is the original brand.
Aug 14, 2025
Medicare for Patients Under 65 (SSDI Disability + Mental Health Coverage)
Medicare isn’t just a senior thing, and that surprises a lot of guys Most people grow up thinking Medicare is the program your grandfather is on. You hit…
Aug 11, 2025
Call It What It Is: The Naming Method Explained
This is the core of how I work with people, so it's worth getting on the page in plain English. The Naming Method comes down to one principle.
Aug 9, 2025
HDHPs, HSAs, and Mental Health Coverage
What an HDHP actually is, in plain English Every fall during open enrollment your HR portal lights up with a plan called something like "Choice HSA 3000"…
Aug 8, 2025
Propranolol
Propranolol is a cardiology drug that wandered into psychiatry by accident and stayed because it does one specific thing well.
Aug 3, 2025
Medicaid for Mental Health Care in Oregon and Washington
If you’re an adult in Oregon or Washington and you’re scraping by, there’s a real chance Medicaid covers you, and a real chance it covers more of your…
Aug 3, 2025
How to Actually Appeal an Insurance Denial
Insurance denied your mental health claim.
Jul 31, 2025
Why You and Your Partner Feel Out of Sync
There’s a part of relationships that nobody really prepares you for, and it’s not the big stuff. It’s not conflict, or trust, or anything dramatic.
Jul 31, 2025
Adderall
Adderall is amphetamine.
Jul 29, 2025