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5 Benefits of Telehealth Services

The COVID-19 pandemic has completely transformed the world in many ways. One of the biggest changes has been the move from in-person services to virtual services. Over the past several months, every business from software providers to car dealerships have learned to operate virtually. Mental health professionals and treatment centers are following suit. Telehealth has […]

by Sam Dekin

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Is Your Social Circle Secure?

We’ve all heard the phrase, “you’re a product of your environment.” But it’s not just the physical places where we spend most of our time. The people we spend time with—whether it’s friends, family, or colleagues—have a direct impact on who we are as people, and the behaviors we engage in. The power of social […]

by Sam Dekin

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New Research Highlights Teen Mental Health During the Pandemic

Every age group has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. People have lost their jobs, lost loved ones, and struggled to maintain some sense of normalcy while life feels anything but normal. This experience has had a serious impact on our collective mental health. So much so, that the demand for mental health treatment has […]

by Sam Dekin

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Men and Emotions: The Importance of Becoming Vulnerable

When it comes to processing emotions, there are different expectations for men and women. Because women are often viewed as “sensitive,” it’s socially acceptable for them to express their feelings, like sadness or fear. But men, who are seen as strong and fearless, are not encouraged to outwardly express their emotions.  These cultural norms and […]

by Sam Dekin

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What’s Next: Teen Mental Health Post-Pandemic

Over the past several months, people around the world have been confined to their homes as the coronavirus continues to spread. While the state-mandated lockdowns have been trying, they’ve proven to be effective. Currently, many states are in the process of reopening their economies, and slowly returning to normal operations as new coronavirus cases and […]

by Sam Dekin

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5 Tips to Strengthen Recovery After a Relapse

Recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction can be difficult. You have to overcome physical withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and mental roadblocks in order to get sober. The path to sobriety isn’t easy, and after you successfully recover, you have to work even harder to maintain it. Unfortunately, many recovering addicts get sober and relapse down […]

by Sam Dekin

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Should You Be Worried About Your Isolating Teen?

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to start self-isolating as a necessity. But the concept of isolation is nothing new. We often hear people describe themselves as an ‘introvert’ or a ‘homebody’. In fact, roughly 25-40% of the global population consider themselves to have an introverted personality. Introverted tendencies are often seen in teenagers. If […]

by Sam Dekin

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How COVID-19 has Affected Your Loved One’s Sobriety

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered life as we know it. Businesses shut down, people staying in their homes, and paper products are nowhere to be found. Everyone has been affected by this global event in one way or another, but people who are recovering from drug and alcohol addictions may be having the most difficult […]

by Sam Dekin

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The Difference Between Dependence and Addiction

In the United States and around the world, substance abuse disorders are increasingly common. According to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), almost 20 million American adults battled a substance use disorder in 2017. That year, roughly 74 percent of adults had an alcohol use disorder and about 38 percent […]

by Sam Dekin

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What You Need to Know About Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Teens

If you’re a parent of a teenager, then you know teens can be difficult to deal with. For many kids, the teenage years are a whirlwind of emotions, changes, and new experiences. Kids are starting to come into their own and learn more about who they are. With their newfound responsibility, kids are often compelled […]

by Sam Dekin

Read More: What You Need to Know About Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Teens

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Two outpatient facilities serving the Central Coast and greater Los Angeles.

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Our flagship Santa Barbara location is conveniently located off the 101 Freeway near East Beach, serving the Santa Barbara community as well as Ventura, Oxnard and Thousand Oaks.

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Our Los Angeles facility sits on Venice Boulevard between Marina Del Rey and Culver City, a few miles from Venice and Santa Monica with easy access to the 405 and 10.

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Mission Harbor is dedicated to treating Santa Barbara County and Los Angeles County with specialized mental and behavioral health programs in a convenient outpatient environment.