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Board-Cert Physician, author, cannabis medicine pioneer 🌱 | Chief Medical Officer @ CED Clinic, The Commonwealth Project, CED Foundation, EO Care | Fighting stigma w/ science & humor | Author of Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook (Random House + Ben Bella)
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September 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
1 in 3 Americans live in a mental health provider shortage area — many with no local access at all.
#CareDeserts #MentalHealthAccess #Support
September 29, 2025 at 3:34 AM
The U.S. often measures “mental health” with only broad metrics like “days feeling bad” — ignoring trauma, cognition, loops, nuance.
#HealthSystemFail #ComplexMind #MentalHealthReform
September 29, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Over half of top mental health videos on TikTok contain misinformation — even when people are desperate for help.
#MindCheck #DigitalWellness #Truth
September 29, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Antidepressants fail for ~40% of patients on first try — and even among responders, residual symptoms are common.
#MentalHealthAwareness #PsychTreatment #Hope
September 29, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Fewer than 1 in 5 people with anxiety ever receive minimally adequate treatment — in the richest countries.
#MentalHealthMatters #AccessGap #BreakTheStigma 😶‍🌫️
September 29, 2025 at 3:34 AM
If I bite my tongue any harder it's gonna leave a mark, friend! Sometimes one has to wade through some tough mud to do the right thing.

I think this one will be worth it for everyone.
September 29, 2025 at 3:19 AM
that's the plan, anyway. It'll take a few steps still ahead of us, and lots of support from all levels. But, we're here - so we're making some progress so far.
September 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I am not that talented, but appreciate the vote of confidence.

Credit goes to a professional video person for the video. It was made to reach the president, and catch his attention.

Mission accomplished?
September 29, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I hear ya. I'm just here to vouch that this particular tune happens to be the real deal. No lip-syncing or any slight of hand. No shadiness/corruption, etc.
September 29, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Haha. fair burn.
September 29, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Yes, Howard… and some doctor who keeps popping up in videos about seniors and weed.
Feels like I’ve seen his face somewhere… maybe halfway down this page? 😏
🔗 commonwealthproject.org/about/
About - Commonwealth Project
The Commonwealth Project is working to prioritize the 65+ population by integrating medical cannabis into mainstream health care for seniors.
commonwealthproject.org
September 29, 2025 at 12:07 AM
surprised?
September 29, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Nope. Trump's only involvement (we hope) will be supporting a pilot to proceed, through which we will build a scoreboard... so that we can point to the scoreboard and show the nation that seniors will benefit tremendously from cannabinoid-based therapies... and yes, Medicare will save money too.
September 29, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Or you can just ask. There need be no mystery or guesswork here.
September 29, 2025 at 12:04 AM