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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,...
How ADHD Influences Eating Patterns: Insights into Eating Disorders
Navigating Life with OCD: Practical Strategies and Support
Saddle Up for Support: Addressing Eating Disorders in the Equestrian Community
The equestrian world, often romanticized for its beauty, grace, and connection with animals, can also harbor hidden challenges. One such issue that has gained increasing attention is the prevalence of eating disorders among equestrians. This blog post will delve into...
The Hidden Struggles of First Responders: Addressing Mental Health Needs
Our unsung heroes, first responders, risk their lives daily to protect our communities. From firefighters battling blazes to police officers patrolling the streets and EMTs tending to the injured, they are the front line of defense in times of crisis. However, their...
The Power of Culture in BIPOC Mental Health
This July, as we celebrate BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, let's turn our focus to the unique mental health experiences of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities. We all know mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, but how we...
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...
School Refusal: Why It May Be More Than You Think
Imagine this: the alarm clock blares, sunlight streams through the window, and a new day stretches before you. But for some children and teenagers, this isn't a fresh start, it's a descent into anxiety. Every fiber of their being screams against the thought of...
The Gift of Selflessness and How It Can Impact Your Mental Well-Being
The holidays are a time of giving, serving, and appreciating what you have. These expressions of gratitude may be easier for some than they are for others for a variety of reasons, including where one may be “at” in a recovery journey or what’s going on with their...
Treatment Avoidance: Why It’s a Problem and How We Can Help
Seeking help for an eating disorder or other mental health condition can be incredibly difficult. Between societal stigma, financial barriers, and the challenging nature of vulnerability inherent in therapy, treatment avoidance is incredibly common across many...
Mental Health and America’s Native American Population: National Native American Heritage Month
Galen Hope founders and associates humbly recognize the land that our offices operate on today are the ancestral homelands of sovereign Native nations, including the Tequesta, the Calusa, and today, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of...
Transgender Awareness Week: Trans History and Normalizing Care for All
November 13th-19th is recognized as Transgender Awareness Week, followed by the observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th which is a day dedicated to those who have lost their lives due to transphobic violence. Members of the Transgender community...
The Correlation of Cultural and Family Dynamics to Disordered Eating in Hispanic and Latin Populations
Based on the presentation given by Alicia Alvarez, M.ED., M.A., LMHC and Daphne Pozo, DMFT, LMFT From September 15th- October 15th, we joined our community in recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month. In addition to celebrating the rich history and gifts of...
recognized for the highest quality of care
The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.
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.