Mental Health & Eating Disorders Blog
As we mentioned in our blog about eating disorder myths, not all diagnoses are clear-cut and straightforward. There are many conditions that feature similar symptoms and characteristics to other conditions, and that can make diagnosis more complicated. One such mental health condition that we are seeing frequently is called complex …
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Collectively, the team at Galen Hope has been working on crafting a response to the American Academy of Pediatrics new guidelines on childhood o***ity. And it is with a measure of chagrin that we have been slow to respond, in great part because we have struggled to find the words …
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We pay close attention to the ways that eating disorders are represented in the media, in popular entertainment, and on social media. In our field, these representations can shape public perceptions, complicate personal experiences, and impact treatment for clients with eating disorders. We see a lot of discussion about food, …
4 Myths About Eating Disorders That it’s Time to do Away With Read More »
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At this time of year, it’s important to remember that the holidays can be challenging, or even difficult and that it is perfectly normal to have a complicated relationship with the season. While there is great joy that often comes with holidays, there can also be stress, depression, trauma, and …
Mental Health and the Holidays: Wishing you a holiday season filled with peace and joy. Read More »
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Bipolar disorder has been in the headlines quite a lot recently. More than once this mental health disorder has been associated with erratic behavior from those in the public eye. But what Is bipolar disorder? How is it diagnosed? Let’s take a look at this complex mental health issue, and …
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This month, we’ve been thinking a lot about men’s health. Partially this is due to the fact that November has been designated “Movember” by an Australian-based nonprofit devoted to raising awareness of (and money for) the health issues that men face. Over the past decade, Movember has raised $1.6 billion …
Men’s Health this “Movember” Read More »
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At Galen Hope, we are very proud of our commitment to gender affirming care. As the Transgender and non-binary communities face ongoing discrimination, we wanted to take a moment and discuss some of the challenges the communities face in terms of mental health and eating disorders. With Transgender Awareness Week …
You are seen: Transgender Awareness Week Read More »
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Prestigious accreditation recognizes Galen Hope for providing the highest quality mental health and eating disorders treatment CORAL GABLES, November 1, 2022 – Galen Hope, an evidence-based treatment program for adults and adolescents with eating disorders and complex mental health conditions, is pleased to announce it has been awarded the Joint Commission’s …
Galen Hope Achieves Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval Read More »
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Guided by her decades of experience in helping women, men and teens of all genders heal from eating disorders, Dr. Amy Boyers co-founded Galen Hope to offer clients the most effective therapies for anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder and co-occurring disorders. In this interview, Dr. Boyers discusses the challenges families face …
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In the last few years, many people have grown more comfortable with openly talking about mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety. Perhaps in part due to our shared pandemic-era experiences with loneliness, worry and grief, the stigma associated with mental health disorders is starting to fall away. That’s …
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