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Mental Health Resource Center

Learn more about mental health and conditions that trouble our society by viewing any of the below pages. Educating yourself on topics that are relevant to you can help you understand you or your loved one’s condition better. Through better understanding, we can all learn to treat both ourselves and others more appropriately and properly address mental concerns.

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Meth-Induced Schizophrenia

Meth-Induced Schizophrenia

Meth-Induced Schizophrenia Understanding the Connection Between Methamphetamine Use and Schizophrenia Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, is a powerful and highly addictive stimulant that affects the

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Children and Mental Health

Children and Mental Health: What You Need to Know Raising a child can be very challenging.  Parents constantly want to be there for their children

Differentiating a Bipolar Depressive Episode vs Clinical Depression

National Suicide Prevention Week

What You Should Know About National Suicide Prevention Week People of all ages, genders and backgrounds can have suicidal thoughts. Often, mental health conditions go

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Mental Health and Sports

Mental Health and Sports It’s no surprise that mental health has been a hot topic during this year’s Olympics.  More and more athletes are taking

The Role of Food in Mental Health

Nutrition and Mental Health

Nutrition and Mental Health There is no doubt that diet affects many aspects of health, including weight, athletic performance, and risk of chronic diseases like

Breaking the Cycle of Generational Mental Illness

Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression is recognized as a subtype of major depression and affects women who have given birth.  Around 20 percent of mothers will

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What is Self-Harm? Signs and Causes

What Is Self-Harm? Signs and Causes Self-Harm, also called self-injury or cutting, is when a person purposely inflicts physical injury to themselves. Self-harm is not

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Male Depression

Male Depression: Causes, Types, Symptoms & Treatments Both men and women can experience depression; however, they may experience it differently. For instance, men may have

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Trauma Bonding

Trauma Bonding Have you ever caught yourself feeling stuck in an unhealthy relationship that you would be upset over if it was one of your

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ADHD and Addiction

ADHD and Addiction Individuals with ADHD tend to be overly active, have trouble concentrating, and become bored easily.  Oftentimes, people who suffer from ADHD are

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Social Media and Mental Health

Social Media and Mental Health: What You Need to Know In today’s digital age, it seems like everyone has at least one social media account.

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COVID & Mental Health

Managing Mental Health During COVID-19 Table of Contents No matter where you are in the world, the global Coronavirus pandemic has likely impacted you in

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Anxiety: Types & Treatments

Anxiety Disorders: Types and Treatments Everyone deals with stress going about their day-to-day business. And, sometimes that stress can bring about anxiety — a healthy

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PTSD in Military Veterans

PTSD in Military Veterans Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, commonly referred to as PTSD, is a type of anxiety disorder that develops after exposure to a traumatic

Mental Health Self Tests

Take a Self-Assessment to see whether your symptoms match a diagnosis.

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Do I Have OCD? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Quiz

Do I Have OCD? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Quiz Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a highly treatable, common, and chronic disorder characterized by uncontrollable, recurring obsessions and compulsions

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Do I Have ADHD? ADHD Self-Test

Do I Have ADHD? ADHD Self-Test During ADHD awareness month, it’s important to bring light to ADHD and how it might affect individuals. Reviewing this

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Am I Depressed? Depression Self-Test

Am I Depressed? Depression Self-Test It can be hard to distinguish sadness from depression as its one of the primary symptoms.  However, depression is more

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Do I Have Anxiety? Anxiety Self Test

Do I Have Anxiety? Anxiety Self Test Rates of Generalized Anxiety in the United States have skyrocketed in recent years.  From events like 9/11 to

Paying For Treatment

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Mental Health Treatment With MHN Insurance

Mental Health Treatment with Health Net MHN Southern California Sunrise Recovery Center is In-Network with Health Net MHN Insurance. Our certified behavioral health facility in

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Magellan Insurance

Mental Health Treatment with Magellan Insurance Southern California Sunrise Recovery Center is now In-Network with Magellan Healthcare Insurance. If you or a loved one suffers

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Aetna Insurance

Mental Health Treatment with Aetna Insurance Southern California Sunrise Recovery Center is In-Network with Aetna Insurance. Our certified behavioral health facility in Orange County can

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Anthem BCBS Insurance

Mental Health Treatment with Anthem Insurance Southern California Sunrise Recovery Center is In-Network with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance. Our certified behavioral health facility

Veterans and First Responders

Taking a deeper look at the challenges and unique treatment approaches for first responders and military veterans.

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Addiction Treatment for Veterans

Addiction Treatment for Veterans Southern California Sunrise Recovery Center If you or someone you know is a veteran struggling with addiction, finding the right treatment

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First Responder Addiction Treatment

First Responders Addiction Treatment Southern California Sunrise Recovery Center First responders, such as veterans, police officers, firefighters, and paramedics, face unique challenges that can put

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Vocational Training for Veterans

Vocational Training for Veterans: Unlocking New Career Opportunities In recent years, there has been an increased emphasis on supporting military veterans as they transition from

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Understanding Military Sexual Trauma

Understanding Military Sexual Trauma Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is a grave issue that affects numerous service members in the armed forces worldwide. We will shed

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PTSD Treatment for Veterans in Orange County

PTSD Treatment for Veterans in Orange County Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition that affects many individuals who have experienced a

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Mental Health Treatment for Veterans

Mental Health Treatment for Veterans in California Returning from active duty can pose significant challenges to the mental well-being of veterans. The unique experiences they

Guides for Substance Use Disorder

Learn more about Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and how it can impact other areas of your life.
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Drinking, Drugs, & Breastfeeding

Drugs, Drinking, & Breastfeeding After nine long months of carrying a child and abstaining from drugs and alcohol, mothers may be tempted to use medications

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Substance Abuse in the LGBTQ Community

Substance Abuse in the LGBTQ Community Compared to the general population, members of the LGBTQ community are more likely to use alcohol and drugs, have

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Addiction and Homelessness

Addiction and Homelessness Oftentimes, substance abuse is both a cause and a result of homelessness, frequently arising after people lose their housing. The stressful life

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Understanding the Risks of a Cocaine Overdose

Understanding the Risks of a Cocaine Overdose Southern California Sunrise Recovery Center Cocaine, a powerful and highly addictive stimulant drug, carries serious risks, including the

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How Substance Abuse in Teens Has Changed

How Substance Abuse in Teens Has Changed Southern California Sunrise Recovery Center Substance abuse among teenagers has undergone significant changes over the years. This page

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How Do Drugs Affect the Brain?

How Do Drugs Affect the Brain? Addiction and substance use can affect the brain on many levels. The chemicals in different drugs from nicotine, heroin,

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Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse

Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Domestic violence is characterized by an abusive pattern often paired with impulsive effects of addiction. When paired with drugs and

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A Closer Look at Adderall Addiction

A Closer Look at Adderall Addiction Adderall can be addictive because of its amphetamine compounds. Adderall abuse is becoming more common today in both people

Alcohol Misuse Resources

Alcohol is one of the most prevalent addictive substances in our society. Learn more about Alcohol Use Disorder and how it can affect your life.

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Alcohol’s Effects on Physical Health

Alcohol’s Effects on Physical Health Alcohol consumption in any amount can have a variety of adverse effects on physical health, including both short-term and long-term

Interactions Between Medications and Alcohol Regular consumption of alcohol can have several damaging health impacts. It can, however, have an even more devastating effect when

Interactions Between Medications and Alcohol

Interactions Between Medications and Alcohol Regular consumption of alcohol can have several damaging health impacts. It can, however, have an even more devastating effect when

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Dangers of Binge Drinking

Dangers of Binge Drinking Someone who often spends weekend evenings chasing beers with vodka or tequila shots won’t be surprised by the next morning’s hangover.

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Alcohol Addiction and Mental Health

Alcohol Addiction and Mental Health Heavily drinking on a regular basis interferes with the brain’s chemicals that support mental health. As a result, even though

Guides for Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Exploring the interaction between substance use and mental health disorders.

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Early Childhood Mental Health Awareness Month

Early Childhood Mental Health Awareness Month Mental health plays a foundational role in a child’s mental and physical development. A child’s home and social environment

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How Addiction Affects the Family

How Addiction Affects the Family Many people see battling addiction as a personal problem. In addition to the devastating effects harmful substances have on the

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Substance Abuse and Suicide

Substance Abuse and Suicide The consistent use of alcohol and drugs can create a variety of problems. From low quality of life to legal issues

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Substance Abuse and Sleep

Substance Abuse and Sleep A staggering 50-70 million Americans live with a sleep disorder in the U.S., and 10% of Americans report chronic insomnia. Many

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Depression and Addiction

Depression and Addiction Depression and addiction can go hand in hand. Almost 1/3 of people who are clinically depressed engage in drug or alcohol abuse.

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Mental Health And Opioid Addiction

Mental Health & Opioid Addiction The United States is currently in the midst of an opioid epidemic. This class of drugs, which includes substances such

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PTSD and Addiction

Individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more susceptible to developing a drug addiction. Studies have shown a 50% prevalence of substance use disorder (SUD)

Southern California Rehab Resources

Southern California is the perfect place to heal mentally and emotionally.  Find out more about this unique environment.

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Guide To Staging An Intervention

Guide to Staging an Intervention Watching a loved one spiral into addiction can be incredibly difficult. In many cases, loved ones may look for an

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Overdose Prevention

Overdose Prevention One of the most severe dangers of drug addiction is a drug overdose, which can be fatal. Since 1999, more than 932,000

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The Science of Addiction

The Science of Addiction More than 932,000 individuals have died from drug overdose since 1999, and in 2020, nearly 92,000 deaths due to drug overdose

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Best Rehabs in Southern California

Best Rehabs in Southern California No matter where you are in life, anyone can fall victim to addiction. The best thing that you can do

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