All the Wrong Doors

Holding It Together (Kinda) · Jul 9, 2026 · 1h 8m · transcript

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“No wrong door” is one of the nicest promises in mental health policy. It’s also the line that can break you when you’re living the reality: months-long waits, intake appointments that lead nowhere, referral lists that are outdated, and a loved one who keeps getting discharged back home while you’re told to “just make some calls.” If you’ve ever felt like the door is there but your hand can’t find the handle, we made this one for you.

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