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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
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,...
Loneliness in Men
Remember your morning scroll through social media, and feeling a pang of loneliness? You're not alone. In today's hyper-connected world, a surprising number of people, especially men, grapple with a deep sense of isolation. Statistics tell a concerning story: over...
Celebrating Pride with Resilience and Support
Rainbow flags unfurl, glitter explodes, and joyous chants fill the air – June is Pride Month, a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ identity and history. It's a time to honor the resilience and contributions of a community that has fought tirelessly for equality and...
Under the Affluence: Mental Health in Affluent Families
The gleaming facade of wealth often conjures images of a charmed life: sprawling mansions, limitless opportunities, and a seemingly guaranteed path to success. For the children raised in such affluence, however, the reality can be a double-edged sword. While material...
Teen Mental Health: Signs Parents Should Be Watching For
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shattering stigmas and promoting mental well-being for all. This year let's turn our focus to our teens. Adolescence is a whirlwind of emotional and social development, a time brimming with both immense...
Adolescent Mental Health During Summer Break: Why Summer is the Perfect Time for Treatment
The end of the school year brings a welcome reprieve from the pressures of academics and schedules. For adolescents, summer break often signifies a time for relaxation, exploration, and social connection. However, the transition from a structured environment to a more...
Unveiling the Spectrum: A Deeper Look at Autism in April (Part 2)
As we continue our journey through Autism Acceptance Month, let's shift our focus to how autistic individuals interact with the world around them. This part of the series will delve into two frequently misunderstood autistic behaviors: stimming and masking. Often...
Unveiling the Spectrum: A Deeper Look at Autism in April (Part 1)
April is Autism Acceptance Month, a crucial time to celebrate autistic identities and expand our understanding of the autistic experience. While significant strides have been made in recognizing autism, public portrayals often focus on a limited set of behaviors,...
Mental Health Around the World
Every April, we recognize two very important ideas: World Health Day, observed on April 7th, and Celebrate Diversity Month. While World Health Day emphasizes our collective well-being, a crucial aspect often remains under-discussed and under-resourced: mental health....
A Troubled Past: The Problematic History of Mental Healthcare for Women
As we wind down Women’s History Month, we would like to look more closely at the challenges that women have faced when it comes to mental healthcare throughout history. This history is riddled with misconceptions, misdiagnoses, and downright dangerous treatments, and...
Weight Stigma: Discussing and Destigmatizing Weight Stigma, Shame, and Eating Disorders
Based on the talk, “The Evolution of Shame” given by Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, Board Certified Psychiatrist, Founder and CEO of Galen Hope, at the Emergence Conference 2023. “Weight Stigma is all about the internalization of shame based on social expectations that...
Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness – How to Combat Symptoms This Winter
The winter months can be long, cold, and dark. Sometimes, so much so that the weather can cause individuals to develop a form of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). While many individuals may feel the “blah” of the winter blues or challenges related...
Reframing Mental Health as Brain Health
Our brains are astonishingly complex organs, orchestrating everything from the fleeting pulse of thought to our deepest of our emotions. Yet, when discussing mental well-being, mental health, or eating disorders, we often resort to language that feels distant and...
Recognizing and Overcoming Stress, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue
Imagine this: your to-do list stretches like a never-ending scroll, deadlines loom like thunderclouds, and the constant emotional demands of life feel like a weight pinning you down. You're tired, yes, but it's a different kind of tired. This isn't simply the fatigue...
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A renowned mental health care and eating disorders treatment center, Galen Hope is the recipient of The Joint Commission’s accreditation, a prestigious designation awarded to health care organizations recognized for exceeding the highest national standards for safety and quality of patient care.