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Mental-health concerns—particularly when intertwined with substance use—deserve thoughtful, professional attention.
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In this blog we explore how evidence-based treatment can address both mental health and co-occurring addiction challenges, and we answer common questions about seeking help. If you or someone you care about needs support, we hope the insights here guide you toward compassionate, effective care.
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Therapist vs. Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist: Who Does What?
By admin_8v7fdoquWhen 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. -
Behavioral Health vs. Mental Health: What’s the Difference?
By admin_8v7fdoquWhen 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.
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What Does IOP Stand For?
By admin_8v7fdoquIn 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.
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Eating Disorder Treatment Center in Los Angeles Area, California
By admin_8v7fdoquSanta 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.
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Behavioral Health Programs in California: PHP & IOP at Santa Clarita Behavioral Health
By admin_8v7fdoquWhen 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.
