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As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, many people notice changes in their mood. Feeling a little less energized or less motivated during winter is extremely common. But for some, these seasonal shifts become deeper, more disruptive, and significantly harder to manage — a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or seasonal depression. […] View Publication.

The holiday season brings connection, celebration, and tradition — but it can also amplify stress, grief, financial pressure, and emotional overwhelm. For many individuals living with anxiety, depression, trauma, or co-occurring mental-health challenges, December becomes one of the most difficult months of the year. At Santa Clarita Behavioral Health, we support individuals and families in […] View Publication.

When you finally decide, “I need help,” it can feel like you’ve walked into a maze of titles: Therapist. Psychiatrist. Psychologist. Who do I actually need to see? You’re not alone in feeling confused. The good news: you don’t have to get the titles perfect to start getting better. But understanding the basics can make […] View Publication.

In healthcare, the IOP acronym carries two common connotations. Most frequently it stands for Intensive Outpatient Program—a structured, non-residential level of behavioral-health care used in mental health and addiction treatment. In ophthalmology, IOP means Intraocular Pressure, the fluid pressure inside the eye. The quickest way to tell which one you’re seeing is to check the […] View Publication.

When you’re searching for help, the terms behavioral health and mental health show up everywhere—and they’re often treated like synonyms. They aren’t. Mental health focuses on your emotional and psychological well-being: mood, thoughts, stress tolerance, and relationships. Behavioral health is the wider frame that includes mental health and substance use, plus the daily habits and […] View Publication.

Santa Clarita Behavioral Health provides adult outpatient eating-disorder treatment with in-person care at our center in Valencia (Santa Clarita/Los Angeles area) and secure telehealth treatement statewide across California. Our whole-person, holistic approach integrates structured nutrition support, evidence-based therapies (e.g., CBT/DBT), psychiatric care, and coordinated medical oversight—offered in flexible morning, midday, and evening tracks so treatment […] View Publication.

When life feels heavy, getting help shouldn’t. At Santa Clarita Behavioral Health, we make it simple to start evidence-based care that actually fits your day-to-day life. Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offer the structure you need without a hospital stay—available in person at our Valencia location and virtually anywhere in […] View Publication.