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Recognizing the Signs of Holiday Burnout, Anxiety, and Seasonal Strain The holiday season is often painted as a time of endless joy and celebration. However, for many, it brings a unique set of pressures-financial strain, complicated family dynamics, and a packed calendar. The expectation to feel “merry and bright” can make it difficult to acknowledge…

On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health was delighted to host our Warm & Cozy Holiday Social right here at our hospital. It was an inspiring afternoon dedicated to holiday cheer, meaningful connections, and fostering the vital partnerships that support our work. This year, we opened our doors to welcome a diverse group…

There’s no perfect handbook for knowing when you, or a loved one, needs a higher level of mental health care. Most people don’t recognize the signs until they’re already exhausted, overwhelmed, and/or scared by their own thoughts. While no guide can address every individual situation, this resource can offer valuable insight into inpatient care, how…

Recognizing the Early Signs of Stress, Burnout, and Emotional Strain in Men Men often carry high expectations-at work, at home, and in their personal lives. The pressure to stay strong can make it difficult to acknowledge stress, burnout, or anxiety, even when these challenges begin affecting daily life. In this Mental Health Minute, the team…

On Saturday, November 15, 2025, OC Specialty Health & Hospitals proudly joined thousands of community members at NAMIWalks Orange County at Angel Stadium-an inspiring annual event dedicated to mental health awareness and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness. This year, Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health and Anaheim Community Hospital came together with an…

Determining the right kind of support can feel overwhelming when you or a loved one is facing mental health challenges or struggling with substance use. Too often, people believe their only choices are either checking into a hospital or relying on standard outpatient therapy. Fortunately, there’s another option. Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) provide a flexible…

Understanding When Stress Becomes Too Much – and How to Recover Safely Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or emotionally exhausted can happen to anyone. But when life’s pressures pile up to the point where it feels like you can’t function – you may be experiencing what many refer to as a mental breakdown. In this Mental…

Deciding on the right level of mental health treatment can feel overwhelming. Should you or your loved one enter a hospital for inpatient care, or is outpatient treatment enough? At Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health in Aliso Viejo, Orange County, we make this decision easier. Our team offers both inpatient and outpatient programs, and we’re here…

Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health is thrilled to announce the resounding success of our Second Annual Back-to-School Drive! Thanks to the generous support of our caring community and dedicated partners, we were able to fill 32 backpacks for our adolescent patients, helping them step confidently into the new school year. A Heartfelt Thank You to Our…