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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Picture a child growing up in a world perpetually shadowed by fear, uncertainty, and instability. This is the grim reality for countless children exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). These traumatic events, encompassing everything from physical and...
School or Mental Health in Adolescence: Prioritizing Your Child’s Well-being
Navigating the complexities of adolescence is a challenging journey for both teens and their parents. As your child grows and faces new pressures, ensuring their mental health takes priority becomes increasingly important. Yet, the demands of school often create a...
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...
Raising Awareness and Support for Addiction Recovery: National Recovery Month
Addiction is a relentless adversary, affecting millions of lives across the globe. It knows no boundaries, targeting individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of age, gender, or social status. Its consequences ripple through families, communities, and societies...
Shining a Light on Mental Illness: Mental Illness Awareness Week
While the importance of physical health is widely acknowledged and openly discussed, mental health issues often remain hidden, shrouded in stigma and silence. It's time to change that narrative. It's time to shine a brilliant, unwavering light on mental illness, and...
Understanding ADHD: Promoting Awareness during ADHD Awareness Month
October is ADHD Awareness Month, a dedicated time when we come together to shine a light on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. This month, we embark on a journey of understanding,...
Breaking the Stigma: National Depression Screening Day
October 7, 2023 is National Depression Screening Day. As a day designated to shed light on this pressing issue, serves as a beacon of hope and an opportunity to break the barriers of misconception and fear that surround mental health challenges. Depression, a...
Emphasizing Hispanic Heritage and Mental Health: Celebrating Diversity and Bilingual Capabilities This Hispanic Heritage Month
As the leaves begin to change colors and the air turns crisp, the arrival of autumn marks the start of a special celebration in the United States – Hispanic Heritage Month. This month-long observance, spanning from September 15th to October 15th, is a time to honor...
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Crisis: Addressing the Growing Concern
There is a growing concern in our field, and one that requires our immediate attention: a mental health crisis affecting children and adolescents. The American Psychological Association, for example, declared in January 2023 that “Kids’ mental health is in crisis.”...
Understanding Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: Types and Coping Strategies
Anxiety is a universal and necessary emotion, but when it takes root in the minds of children and adolescents, its effects can be particularly challenging. In a world where pressures from school, peer relationships, and the ever-present digital landscape continue to...
Preventing Suicide: National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a solemn yet vital occasion to address a global crisis that claims the lives of too many individuals each year. Let’s work together to shed some light upon the darkness that shrouds this deeply sensitive topic. Suicide,...
Exploring Grief and its Impact on Mental Health: National Grief Awareness Day
Grief is a universal human experience that knows no boundaries of age, culture, or background. It's an emotion that touches us all at some point in our lives, leaving an indelible mark on our hearts and minds. As we come together to observe National Grief Awareness...
Neurodivergence in Females: Recognizing Missed Diagnoses of Autism and ADHD
Even as our understanding of neurodiversity is expanding, it's becoming increasingly evident that the recognition of neurodivergence, particularly in females and those assigned female at birth (AFAB), has been obscured by stereotypes and biases. Let’s take a closer...
Unraveling PTSD and Social Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
As we have discussed before in our series on bullying, the mental well-being of children and adolescents is of utmost importance. And often, too little attention is paid to the nuances and therapeutic needs of children until they are already in crisis. As caregivers,...
The Crucial Connection: Screening for Sleep Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Mental Health Issues Alongside ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become an increasingly prevalent diagnosis for people of all ages. Characterized by difficulties in sustaining attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, ADHD can significantly impact an individual's daily...
Exploring Aggressive Behavior and Bullying in Children – Part 3: Trauma Treatment for Children and Adolescents Affected by Bullying
In this third segment of our series on bullying, we focus on trauma treatment for those affected by bullying. As victims of bullying endure repeated acts of aggression, they often suffer from deep-seated trauma that can have long-lasting effects on their development...
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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.