Galen Hope

12/09/2025

We’re hiring! 💻✨

Galen Hope is seeking a skilled, mission-driven IT Manager to oversee all technology systems across our behavioral health organization.

If you or someone you know may be a fit, please apply here:

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12/05/2025

Eating disorders are not “just a girl thing.”

Boys, men, and people of all genders experience eating disorders, but they’re often missed or misdiagnosed because so much of our research, screening, and treatment has historically focused on girls and women.

That can look like:
🔹 Symptoms being dismissed or overlooked
🔹 Tools that don’t reflect how eating disorders show up in male and gender-diverse bodies
🔹 Fewer treatment spaces that feel welcoming or inclusive

At Galen Hope, we provide eating disorder and mental health treatment for teens and adults of all genders, with a focus on seeing the whole person, not stereotypes.

If you’re concerned about yourself or someone you care about, you’re not overreacting. Help is available. 💙

👉 Reach out for a complimentary consultation:
visit galenHOPE.com or call 866.304.2955

12/04/2025

Eating disorders don’t just affect girls and women, yet most research, assessment tools, and treatment settings are still built around that assumption.

On January 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST in Boynton Beach, FL, our Co-Founder Dr. Amy Boyers will present: “Hiding in Plain Sight: Treatment Considerations for Males with Eating Disorders”

Hosted by Mental Health Counselors Association of Palm Beach
📍 at Children's Services Council | Boynton Beach, FL

Dr. Boyers will explore:
✔️ How eating disorders can present differently in males
✔️ High-risk subgroups (including athletes and LGBTQ+ males)
✔️ Ways current treatment models remain biased toward “SWAG” (skinny, white, affluent girls)
✔️ Practical strategies to make care more effective and inclusive for male clients

🔗 Registration: https://mhcapbc.org/event-6193997/Registration

Proudly sponsored by Galen Hope

12/03/2025

Day Treatment vs. Residential Treatment for Eating Disorders. Which one is right?

Both levels of care support recovery, but they offer different types of structure and support:

🏡 Residential Treatment
• Live on-site with 24/7 support
• Best for medical or emotional instability
• High structure + supervision

🌇 Day Treatment (PHP/IOP)
• Several hours of care most days
• Live at home or in supportive housing
• Practice recovery skills in daily life

The right level of care depends on medical stability, safety, and support needs, and is best decided with a treatment team.

Not sure which level of care is right?
Contact Galen Hope for a free consultation: 866.304.2955 | galenHOPE.com

Galen Hope offers eating disorder and mental health treatment for teens and adults, with various levels of care to meet each person’s needs.

12/02/2025

⚠️ Teen athletes & anorexia nervosa.

In sports, “pushing through” can be praised, but sometimes what looks like dedication is actually a warning sign of an eating disorder.

The warning signs of anorexia nervosa in teen athletes, including:
• Skipping meals or restrictive eating
• Overtraining, even when injured or exhausted
• Preoccupation with weight, food, or body image
• Fatigue, dizziness, or feeling cold all the time
• Mood changes or pulling away from friends

High expectations, performance pressure, and body ideals can blur the line between “healthy habits” and harmful behaviors. If you’re worried about a teen athlete, trust that concern. Early support can change the trajectory.

▶️ If you or a loved one is experiencing these warning signs, please reach out for a free consultation. Early support can change the trajectory.

Galen Hope provides specialized eating disorder treatment for teens and college students.

Learn more at galenHOPE.com.

11/28/2025

Having a sibling with an eating disorder is hard. You want to help, but it’s not always clear how.

Here are a few gentle ways to support them:
1️⃣ Be there.
Sometimes just sitting with them, checking in, or sending a “thinking of you” text is enough. Your presence matters.

2️⃣ Skip body + food talk.
Comments about weight, appearance, or what they’re eating (even “positive” ones) can be triggering. Focus on who they are, not how they look.

3️⃣ Learn about eating disorders.
The more you understand, the more you can meet them with compassion instead of confusion or fear.

4️⃣ Respect their boundaries.
Let them know, “I’m here if you want to talk,” and don’t push for details. Offer support, not quick fixes.

5️⃣ Take care of yourself, too.
Loving someone through an eating disorder is heavy. Your feelings matter. It’s okay to seek your own support.

If you or your sibling needs help, you don’t have to do this alone.
📞 866-304-2955
🌐 galenHOPE.com
📧 belonging@galenHOPE.com

11/26/2025

Thanksgiving can be meaningful, messy, or a mix of both.
For many individuals, especially those navigating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, or family stress, Thanksgiving is not just about gratitude and togetherness. It can also bring:

🌀 Changes in routine
🌀 Food and body focused comments
🌀 Old family dynamics or memories
🌀 Pressure to “be okay” or “feel thankful”

If this holiday feels hard, you are not failing. Your experience is real and valid.

A few gentle reminders for this week:
🍁 You are allowed to set boundaries.
🍁 You are allowed to take breaks, step outside, or text a friend.
🍁 You don’t have to earn your place at the table, or your worth.
🍁 Gratitude can be quiet and small: a song, a pet, a moment of breath.

If you or someone you care for is struggling this season, support is available. You don’t have to navigate it alone.

📞 866-304-2955
📧 belonging@galenHOPE.com
🌐 galenHOPE.com

11/21/2025

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 5 adolescents (ages 12–17) in the U.S. has experienced a major depressive episode. (NIMH, 2023)

If you’re a teen feeling overwhelmed, or a parent/caregiver who’s worried, please know you’re not alone, and help is available. Support can make a real difference, and you don’t have to navigate this by yourself.

At Galen Hope, we provide specialized treatment for teens struggling with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and other mental health concerns. Our adolescent programs offer compassionate, evidence-based care that meets each teen where they are, and helps them move toward lasting recovery.

Reach out for a complimentary consultation.
Phone: 866.304.1123
Email: info@galenHOPE.com
Website: galenHOPE.com

11/14/2025

Adolescent eating disorders: When is residential treatment needed?

Signs:
🩺 Medical
• Rapid weight change / stalled growth
• Abnormal vitals/labs, dehydration
• Severe restriction, binge/purge
• Compulsive exercise despite advice

🛟 Safety
• Self-harm or suicidal thoughts
• Severe anxiety/depression impacting daily life
• Misuse of laxatives/diuretics
• School refusal tied to the ED

👥 Supervision
• Meals require constant support
• Secretive night eating/exercise
• Unable to follow a meal plan at home

🏠 Environment
• Limited support or high-conflict meals
• Triggers at home/school (incl. bullying)
• Little progress at lower care (PHP/IOP)
• Need for 24/7 structure

Why trust us? Co-founded by psychiatrist Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt and clinical psychologist Dr. Amy Boyers, Galen Hope delivers physician-led adolescent eating-disorder care (PHP, IOP), with our Residential program opening soon, supported by a multidisciplinary team and strong family involvement.

Complimentary consultation and insurance verification (if applicable):
866-304-2955 | info@galenHOPE.com | galenHOPE.com

Locations in South Florida; serving families nationwide.

11/12/2025

“Is ‘clean eating’ controlling you?” 🚩🚩🚩

Healthy choices are great, until they start running your life and your family’s, too. If these red flags feel familiar, support helps. Galen Hope offers compassionate, individualized treatment for teens and adults.

To schedule a complimentary consultation:
📱 866.304.1123 | 📩 info@galenhope.com

11/11/2025

Join us for the OCD and... Eating Disorders & Substance Use Disorders Conference.

Our Co-Founder & CEO, Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, will deliver the keynote Saturday, December 6: Beyond Control: The Soul of OCD+ — From Fear to Connection

🗓️ December 5–7, 2025 • 📍Vero Beach, FL

International OCD Foundation

11/10/2025

Adolescent Residential Program for Mental Health & Eating Disorders: Opening Soon

Accepting referrals and inquiries. Complimentary consultations available for families and providers.

We treat: Primary Mental Health (OCD, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, psychosis, autism/ADHD/learning disorders) or Primary Eating Disorders (anorexia, ARFID, binge eating, OSFED, rumination, UFED).

At Galen Hope, we offer:
🔹 Warm, supportive environment designed for teens (13+) who need more than a one-size-fits-all model.
🔹 Multidisciplinary team (psychiatry, medicine, nursing, therapy, Care Partners, nutrition).
🔹 Comprehensive, individualized care for both primary eating disorders and primary mental health conditions.
🔹 Robust family program (weekly therapy, coaching, Family Days, education).

🌱 Healing is possible. Hope is here.

Contact us to set up a free consultation:
📱 866.304.1123. | 📩 info@galenHOPE.com
🌐 galenhope.com/residential-treatment