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Lonely or Disconnected: What’s the Difference & Why Does It Matter?
When something inside feels “off,” we often say, “I feel lonely.” But it may be something deeper than that: disconnection. Disconnection includes feeling distant, checked out (like you’re not really present), or emotionally numb. The feelings are there even when...
Is Eating Disorder Treatment Covered By Insurance? The Complete Guide
If you’re looking at your insurance card wondering if eating disorder treatment is covered, you’re not alone. Even though the card tells you your copay and deductible amounts, that’s merely a snapshot, not the full picture. Coverage for eating disorder treatment is...
What Is a Single-Case Agreement (SCA) and When Does It Help?
The language insurance companies use is often confusing and feels even more so when you need to make decisions about eating disorder or mental health treatment fairly quickly. You may not be aware that a single-case agreement (SCA) could be available if providers in...
Do I Have An Eating Disorder? 4 Signs it’s Time to Seek Treatment
If you’ve been asking yourself, “Do I need treatment for an eating disorder?”, that is a sign you just might. Eating disorders can be very emotionally and medically serious, regardless of a person’s weight, size, or shape. Early support is key to making recovery...
Eating Disorder Relapse Warning Signs: What to Do Next
It is not uncommon for eating disorder thoughts and behaviors to sneak back in sometimes, especially in the first year after leaving a higher level of care. Please know this is not a sign of failure! It happens because the recovery journey is not linear, and it is why...
How to Stop Compulsive Overeating: 5 Practical Tips That Work
Compulsive overeating, sometimes called binge eating, involves consuming large amounts of food in a short period while feeling a loss of control. Unlike occasional overeating, these episodes are repeated, predictable, and disruptive to daily life. Many people eat even...
5 Signs you Need a Higher Level of Eating Disorder Treatment (When Outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Is Not Enough)
If you are reading this, I imagine you are already in some kind of outpatient eating disorder treatment. And I want to point out how brave that is. It means you took the first step into healing from your struggles with food. I can also imagine that while outpatient...
10 Foods for Anorexia Refeeding: Complete Guide for Anorexia Weight Gain in Recovery
In this post on anorexia weight gain, I’m going to outline 10 foods for anorexia refeeding, as well as highlight a landmark study on behavioral changes as a result of starvation. One of the most challenging aspects of treatment is helping a child to weight restore, so...
Returning Home from College: Recognizing Eating Disorders in College Students (And What to Do)
As college students return home for breaks, parents and caregivers often notice subtle—or not-so-subtle—shifts in their young adult’s eating habits, mood, or energy that may raise concern. These observations are valid and important, even when uncertainty lingers about...
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...
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