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It’s normal to experience mental health issues and relationship problems. Talking to a licensed therapist can help. Therapy can teach you more about yourself and your mental health concerns in a healing way. Many therapies are evidence-based and have been proven effective.

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About Hollywood

Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California. It was incorporated in 1903 and was consolidated with the city of Los Angeles in 1910. Around the world, the name Hollywood is synonymous with the American film industry.

Roughly 90,300 people live in Hollywood. The population is 35% white, 45% Hispanic, 13% Asian, and 5% black. Approximately 73% of Hollywood residents are American citizens. 

The median household income in Hollywood is $33,700. Around 37% of residents over age 25 have a high school degree, and 42% have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Hollywood has an unemployment rate of roughly 8%.

Mental Health in Hollywood

Drug overdose is the third leading cause of premature death In Los Angeles County. Prescription drugs—particularly opioid painkillers—are the substances most commonly abused. In 2012, over 60% of drug-related deaths in the county were associated with this class of drugs. Prescription drug overdose is also the leading cause of emergency room visits in LA County.

The Los Angeles Police Department has a System-wide Mental Assessment Response Team (SMART) to respond to mental health emergencies. The team consists of a specially trained officer and a mental health professional from the LA County Department of Health. Rather than sending individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis to jail, the response team aims to divert them into appropriate treatment programs.
 
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