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Child & Teen Anxiety: How to Tell It’s More Than “Just a Phase” (Symptoms, Examples, Next Steps)
Anxiety is a normal part of growing up, but when it starts to interfere with sleep, friendships, school, or daily life, it’s a signal that your child may need extra support. Anxiety becomes a disorder when fear and worry take up too much space—making it hard for a...
How to Help Your Child Heal After Getting Bullied (Complete Guide)
Day Treatment (Outpatient) vs. Residential Treatment for Eating Disorders: Which One is Right For Me?
Choosing the right level of care is one of the most important steps in eating disorder treatment. Recovery is not one-size-fits-all—some individuals need the safety and stability of 24-hour support, while others benefit from a structured day program that allows for...
How to Stop Binge Eating: 4 Evidence-Based Steps That Help (Expert Guidance from Galen Hope)
Binge eating disorder (BED) is a serious but treatable mental health condition characterized by recurrent episodes of eating significantly more food in a short period than most people would under similar circumstances, accompanied by a profound sense of loss of...
How to Get Your Period Back After Weight Loss: A Compassionate, Evidence-Based Guide
Losing your period after weight loss can be unsettling, especially when it follows what seemed like positive lifestyle changes. Yet this experience—known as hypothalamic amenorrhea—is a common, biologically protective response to physical or emotional stress,...
Why Eating Disorders Affect High-Net-Worth Individuals (And a Path to Healing)
This resource was written by Donna Hillier, PsyD At Galen Hope, we know eating disorders affect people in every community and at every income level. For many high-net-worth individuals and high-visibility leaders, perfectionism, privacy needs, and performance pressure...
Child & Teen Anxiety: How to Tell It’s More Than “Just a Phase” (Symptoms, Examples, Next Steps)
Anxiety is a normal part of growing up, but when it starts to interfere with sleep, friendships, school, or daily life, it’s a signal that your child may need extra support. Anxiety becomes a disorder when fear and worry take up too much space—making it hard for a...
How to Help Your Child Heal After Getting Bullied (Complete Guide)
If your child has been bullied, your concern is valid — you are not overreacting. Bullying can have lasting effects on a young person’s mental and physical health, especially if they begin to internalize feelings of shame, fear, or helplessness. Healing from this...
Day Treatment (Outpatient) vs. Residential Treatment for Eating Disorders: Which One is Right For Me?
Choosing the right level of care is one of the most important steps in eating disorder treatment. Recovery is not one-size-fits-all—some individuals need the safety and stability of 24-hour support, while others benefit from a structured day program that allows for...
How to Stop Binge Eating: 4 Evidence-Based Steps That Help (Expert Guidance from Galen Hope)
Binge eating disorder (BED) is a serious but treatable mental health condition characterized by recurrent episodes of eating significantly more food in a short period than most people would under similar circumstances, accompanied by a profound sense of loss of...
How to Get Your Period Back After Weight Loss: A Compassionate, Evidence-Based Guide
Losing your period after weight loss can be unsettling, especially when it follows what seemed like positive lifestyle changes. Yet this experience—known as hypothalamic amenorrhea—is a common, biologically protective response to physical or emotional stress,...
Why Eating Disorders Affect High-Net-Worth Individuals (And a Path to Healing)
This resource was written by Donna Hillier, PsyD At Galen Hope, we know eating disorders affect people in every community and at every income level. For many high-net-worth individuals and high-visibility leaders, perfectionism, privacy needs, and performance pressure...
Eating Disorder Symptoms: Early Warning Signs to Recognize
Recognizing eating disorder symptoms early can make a big difference in recovery. These disorders affect millions of people worldwide, shaping how they see food, their bodies, and themselves. Eating disorders show up through both physical and emotional signs,...
What Is High Functioning Depression: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Depression doesn't always look like sadness and withdrawal. Some people struggle with managing their emotions. Though they maintain their daily responsibilities, they’re also battling internal turmoil. So what is high functioning depression? It's a form of persistent...
How to Stop Food Noise: Silence the Mental Chatter Around Eating
Do you ever find yourself unable to focus because your mind is constantly thinking about food? You're not alone. Many people struggle with food noise, those persistent thoughts about eating that can be distracting and overwhelming. Learn how to stop food noise by...
The Role of Trauma in Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are among the most complex mental health conditions, often involving a combination of genetic, psychological, and environmental factors. A growing body of research reveals a significant connection between trauma and the development of eating...
The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Benefits
Social media has become an integral part of modern life, connecting billions worldwide. For adolescents and young adults, it’s more than just a communication tool—it’s a space for self-expression, community, and discovery. However, as the prevalence of social media...
Disordered Eating Among Men and Non-Binary People
Eating disorders have long been stereotyped as a women’s issue. Yet, this misconception ignores the growing prevalence of disordered eating among men and non-binary individuals. Research reveals that men frequently struggle with conditions like anorexia, binge eating,...
The Battle Against Treatment Trauma
For many individuals on the journey to mental wellness or recovery from eating disorders, treatment is meant to be a space of healing and support. However, for some, past experiences in therapy or medical settings have left lasting emotional scars. This phenomenon,...
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