For years, Tara felt like her mind was working against her. She describes it as disconnection — long stretches of time lost to confusion, impulsive decisions, and a sense that she was never fully in control. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in her 40s, she cycled between moments of sharp focus and periods of chaos where…

We’re living in an age of constant distraction, mounting pressure, and mental overload. The demand for peak performance — in school, at work, in life — has never been higher. And more people than ever are turning to cognitive enhancers to keep up. At Greendoor, we believe that this moment demands more than hustle. It…

At Greendoor, we believe cognitive enhancement and mental well-being shouldn’t be reserved for the privileged. While we focus on nootropics, we also recognize that conversations about brain health must include the people most impacted by structural inequality — including those experiencing chronic homelessness. Why It Matters Cognition is shaped by more than biology — it’s…

Mental health isn’t just about treating illness. It’s about fostering resilience, clarity, motivation, and the ability to function in a demanding world. At Greendoor, we explore how nootropics — from natural compounds to prescription stimulants — intersect with mental well-being, for better or worse. The conversation is changing. We’re here to help shape it. Beyond…

At Greendoor, we explore the frontiers of cognitive enhancement — but we know you can’t separate nootropics from the broader systems people live in. Mental health isn’t just a personal struggle; it’s shaped by access, stigma, and outdated policies. That’s why we advocate for a more responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking approach to mental health —…

Terrance McCoy’s article on Alfred Postell was so compelling he wrote a follow-up article on July 16th. This follow up continues to illustrate the non-discriminatory nature of mental illness and the challenges that those trying to help them face. “…We ask ourselves how they can live like that. … But many also were full of hopes,…

On July 13, 2015 Washington Post writer, Terrence McCoy, wrote the first of two stories about Alfred Postell. Postell was a Harvard Law student that would eventually become schizophrenic and ultimately homeless. “That few remember what happened to Postell perhaps betrays the illness that seized him. Schizophrenia creeps. Some people, especially those as accomplished as Postell,…

At Greendoor, we talk a lot about mental performance, clarity, and enhancement. But here’s the truth: none of that is possible without stability. And that includes a safe, secure place to live. While we don’t provide housing directly, we recognize that basic needs like shelter, safety, and rest are the foundation of all higher cognitive…