Mental health, or psychological health, encompasses the well-being of mind, body and spirit and contributes to overall health and resilience. Throughout the military community, additional stressors placed on individuals and families adds to the importance of maintaining awareness of internal and external demands on health and of the many resources available to support psychological health Continue reading →

CHOC is spearheading a countywide initiative to break the stigma surrounding pediatric mental illness and expand much-needed services.Half of children with symptoms of mental health disorders have conditions that cause significant impairment in daily life. In Orange County, 20 percent of youth reported needing help for mental health problems, while less than a third actually received that help. Mental Health Inpatient Center Designed for patients ages 3 to 17, it is the only center in Orange County that can accommodate children younger than 12 Continue reading →

Goal Improve mental health through prevention and by ensuring access to appropriate, quality mental health services. Mental health is a state of successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people, and the ability to adapt to change and to cope with challenges. Mental health is essential to personal well-being, family and interpersonal relationships, and the ability to contribute to community or society. Continue reading →