Caregivers
Everything we have written on Caregivers, in one place.
Involuntary holds: OR/WA specifics
Oregon and Washington don't use the California 5150/5250 numbering, which confuses people who moved up here from the Bay Area expecting that vocabulary.
Jun 10, 2026
Psychiatric hospitalization: what to expect
Most people who get hospitalized for a psychiatric reason have never been inside one and have no idea what's about to happen, which makes a scary thing…
Jun 12, 2025
988 and the gap between calling and getting help
988 is better than 911 used to be for a mental health crisis, which is a low bar and a real improvement at the same time. It’s a…
Mar 10, 2025
Suicidal Ideation, passive vs active
Passive suicidal ideation is the one that catches guys off guard, because it doesn't look like the thing they think they're supposed to be worried about.
Mar 7, 2025