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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...
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...
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.”...
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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.