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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)
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
Bullying in Children Part 2: Exclusion
Welcome to part 2 of our blog series on Exploring Aggressive Behavior and Bullying in Children. In our previous installment, we explored the cycle of bullying. Here, we’ll shift our focus to a lesser-known yet equally significant aspect of bullying: "Reverse Bullying"...
5 Things to Know About Co-Occurring Eating Disorders and Mental Health
Comorbidities of mental health are much more common than many people realize, and one of the most common comorbidities is co-occurring eating disorders and mental health issues. Also, the statistics significantly back this up. According to Psychiatry and Clinical...
The Importance of Self-Care: Observing International Self-Care Day
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to neglect our own well-being. We often prioritize the needs of others, work tirelessly to meet deadlines, and forget to take care of ourselves. However, self-care is not just a luxury or indulgence; it is an...
Exploring Aggressive Behavior and Bullying in Children Part 1: The Cycle of Bullying–Understanding the Dynamics
Aggressive behavior and bullying in children are complex issues that can have profound and lasting effects on individuals and communities. Understanding the dynamics of the bullying cycle is crucial in order to effectively address and prevent this harmful behavior....
Understanding Mood Disorders in Children
Children's mental health is important and is often under examined. One particular area that demands our attention is mood disorders. Mood disorders in children, such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, can have a...
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: The Benefits and Limitations for Treating Mental Health
The methods and modalities for treating mental health issues are always in a constant state of flux. This is because our understanding of mental health continues to evolve. Sometimes this evolution tells us that a certain treatment option is not as effective as was...
5 Things to Know About Dialectical Behavior Therapy
The creator of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, once wrote that "It is hard to be happy without a life worth living. This is a fundamental tenet of DBT." Now, while this statement may seem relatively straightforward on its face, it is, of...
School and Mental Health Treatment
It may be summer, but we all know school is right around the corner. That makes this the perfect time to reflect on school and what it can mean for mental health and eating disorder treatment. In our work with adolescents, we often see school attendance used as an...
More than Movement: Working Through Transference
In many ways, my role as a movement specialist makes me out to be something of a boogie man. When some clients are faced with doing movement, the facilitator often becomes the object of their transference. For example, if you have a client who struggles with doing...
Belonging: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by Design
June is Pride Month, and a time for us to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. It's also a time for us to ensure that we are doing enough to make our spaces as inclusive and affirming as possible. Galen Hope Co-Founder Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt explains that inclusivity is a...
The Benefits of Expressive Arts and Experiential Therapy
The 19th-century composer Felix Mendelssohn once said, “The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety.” Of course, this concept goes well beyond the world of classical music. Though it might not be the first place one might imagine, this concept is critical in the...
Why Your Transitional Recovery Program Makes All the Difference
At Galen Hope, we believe very strongly in a transitional recovery plan for our clients. It is important to understand the benefits of this type of treatment model. Transitional recovery may begin with a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and may move into a tiered...
Looking at World Schizophrenia Day
Like many mental health conditions, schizophrenia is not well understood. For many the diagnosis is rather frightening. Schizophrenia is a highly stigmatized condition, and many people with the disorder face discrimination and prejudice in various aspects of their...
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