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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...
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...
Pride Month: Affirming care for the LGBTQ+ Community
June is Pride Month for the LGBTQI community. Pride Month is a great time to celebrate the wins for equality and acceptance. But since Pride Month started as a protest movement, it’s also an appropriate time to talk about the potential risks that LGBTQI folks face...
5 Things You May Not Know About Mental Health
May is National Mental Health Month, which (of course) is a topic that we feel very strongly about. As we have in some of our recent blog posts, we wanted to share some information that you may not already know about, or some things that we thought were well worth...
Happy Black History Month from Galen Hope
At Galen Hope, we recognize that the contributions of Black psychologists, psychiatrists, and other scientists in our field are all too often underrecognized and overlooked. Since February is Black History Month, we wanted to talk about some of the pioneers of...
Getting Better Versus Getting Well
Mental health care, as well as eating disorder care, is deeply concerned with helping the patient to feel better. Much of the time, especially in residential or inpatient settings, treatment centers on addressing and working through a crisis and then sending the...
Mental Health and the LGBTQ+ Community
At Galen Hope, we think that it is vital to work to understand the mental health needs within the LGBTQ+ community. A close inspection reveals some alarming trends, and some clear opportunities for intervention and increased support. Multiple studies show that...
Collective Trauma and COVID-19
Why am I so TIRED? I can’t seem to FOCUS. It’s hard to get anything done. I feel SAD and I don’t know why. Little things have been making me so MAD lately. Sound familiar? These feelings and realizations are more common than ever, and it’s time we talk about why—and...
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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.