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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,...
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
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...
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...
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.