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Plain-language writing about mental health care, written for the people the system has failed.
Medicaid and Medicare Fraud in Behavioral Health: How It Spread Across the US
Government health programs were built to help the people the system fails. Fraud rings figured out how to bill them for care that never happened. Here is how it spread.
2026-05-16
The Florida Shuffle: How Sober-Home and Rehab Fraud Became a National Playbook
Free rent, a free flight, and a free bed in recovery. The catch was almost never explained to the person. Here is how the Florida shuffle worked and why it spread.
2026-05-16
The Arizona Medicaid Behavioral-Health Scandal: What Happened and Why It Matters Everywhere
Hundreds of sham clinics billed Arizona Medicaid for behavioral-health services that often did not happen, while Native American people were warehoused in unsafe housing. Here is what went wrong.
2026-05-16
How to Spot a Fraudulent Rehab or Mental Health Treatment Center
Bad actors in behavioral health look polished. Here are the specific signals that separate a real program from a fraud scheme.
2026-05-16
Telehealth Mental-Health Fraud After the Pandemic: What People Need to Know
Telehealth expanded access to mental health care and also created a new lane for fraud. Here is what the schemes look like and how to avoid them.
2026-05-16
I've Tried Every Antidepressant: What Are My Options?
If antidepressants haven't worked, you aren't out of options. Here's what's actually available beyond the standard prescription pad.
2026-05-14
What Is a Treatment Placement Navigator, and Do You Need One?
A placement navigator is the person you wish you'd talked to before you started Googling.
2026-05-14
IOP vs. Weekly Therapy: How to Know Which Level of Care You Need
Weekly therapy works for a lot of people. When it doesn't, IOP is often the next step. Here's how to tell.
2026-05-14
Ketamine Therapy for Depression: What the Research Actually Says
Ketamine isn't a miracle, but the evidence is real. Here's what the studies show, and what they don't.
2026-05-14
What Is a Trauma Intensive, and Is It Right for You?
Some trauma needs more than one hour a week. Here's what an intensive looks like and who benefits most.
2026-05-14
Psilocybin Therapy Is Legal in Oregon and Colorado: Here's What That Means
You don't need a diagnosis. You don't need a prescription. Here's what licensed psilocybin services actually involve.
2026-05-14
TMS Therapy: What It Is, How It Works, and Who It Helps
No medication, no anesthesia, no downtime. Here's how TMS actually works.
2026-05-14
When Therapy Isn't Enough: A Guide to Higher Levels of Care
Weekly therapy is the first floor of mental health care. There are several more.
2026-05-14
How to Find a Ketamine Clinic You Can Actually Trust
Not every ketamine clinic is the same. Here's how to tell who actually knows what they're doing.
2026-05-14
Couples Intensive vs. Couples Therapy: Which One Does Your Relationship Need?
If your relationship is in real trouble, weekly therapy may not move fast enough. Here's how to think about the difference.
2026-05-14
What Does a Mental Health Specialist Do That an Algorithm Can't?
Filters can find providers. They can't tell you which one is right for you.
2026-05-14
The Complete Guide to Levels of Mental Health Care: Outpatient to Residential
From weekly therapy to 24/7 residential care: a clear map of what exists and how to think about it.
2026-05-14
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