Galen Hope

Galen Hope Comprehensive treatment for primary mental health conditions, primary eating disorders, and/or complex dual diagnoses for adults and adolescents.

The Galen Hope experience is unique in that the treatment milieu is comprised of other clients, the staff, and the community at large. It is the synergy of these three components that creates the backdrop for the sound clinical services and strong behavioral supports and expectations that lead to an unlocking of the mental illness and the unfolding of the healing process. Our treatment integrates the best concepts of residential programs, partial hospitalization programs, and community psychology in order to provide an experience that not only feels uniquely meaningful to the client, but also breaks the cycle of repeated hospitalizations, over-institutionalization, and isolation from community and family.

Eating disorders and addictions are not the same, but they can share important similarities.Both may involve:• Strong ur...
03/26/2026

Eating disorders and addictions are not the same, but they can share important similarities.

Both may involve:
• Strong urges or cravings
• A sense of losing control
• Using substances or food-related behaviors to cope with emotions
• Preoccupation and repeated attempts to stop harmful behaviors
• Denial and secrecy
• Painful emotional and psychological consequences

These patterns are not about lack of willpower. They are signs of distress that deserve compassionate, specialized care.

At Galen Hope, we provide physician-led treatment for eating disorders and mental health conditions, helping adolescents and adults move toward healing with individualized support.

If you or someone you love is struggling, support is available.

🔗 galenHOPE.com

When movement begins to feel driven by compulsion instead of choice, it may be time to take a closer look.Some experts d...
03/25/2026

When movement begins to feel driven by compulsion instead of choice, it may be time to take a closer look.

Some experts describe exercise addiction through six components: salience, mood modification, tolerance, withdrawal, conflict, and relapse. In simple terms, this can look like exercise becoming the most important part of a person’s life, being used to manage difficult emotions, needing more of it to feel the same effect, feeling distressed when unable to exercise, experiencing negative consequences, and returning to the behavior at greater intensity after trying to stop.

The concern is not just frequency. It is the role exercise is playing in someone’s life and whether it is beginning to interfere with physical health, emotional wellbeing, relationships, or daily functioning.

These patterns can occur with or without an eating disorder.

At Galen Hope, we provide physician-led, individualized treatment for eating disorders and mental health conditions for adolescents and adults. If you or someone you love is struggling, reach out to learn more about our programs and how we may be able to help.

galenHOPE.com | 866.304.1123

Grief does not follow a straight line, and there is no “right” way to grieve.Normal grief can look like moving in and ou...
03/24/2026

Grief does not follow a straight line, and there is no “right” way to grieve.

Normal grief can look like moving in and out of denial, bargaining, anger, and depression. It can mean feeling okay one moment and falling apart the next. It can look like wanting to be alone, losing interest in things you once enjoyed, avoiding reminders of your loss, or feeling like no one truly understands the depth of what you are carrying.

Grief is deeply personal, and healing does not happen on a set timeline. Not “getting over it” quickly does not mean something is wrong.

If grief is affecting your ability to function or feels too heavy to carry alone, support can help.

At Galen Hope, we provide individualized treatment for mental health conditions and compassionate support for those navigating life’s most difficult experiences.

Learn more at galenHOPE.com or call 866.304.1123.

When exercise becomes harmful, it is not always obvious.Excessive exercise can show up in different ways, including exer...
03/23/2026

When exercise becomes harmful, it is not always obvious.

Excessive exercise can show up in different ways, including exercise addiction, compulsive overexercise, pathological exercise, and other rigid or harmful patterns. These behaviors can occur with or without an eating disorder.

Exercise addiction is a broad term used to describe a loss of control around exercise, including continuing to exercise when sick or injured or when it begins to interfere with daily life and relationships.

Compulsive overexercise often involves using exercise to cope with anxiety or other difficult emotions and may also be tied to compensating for eating.

At Galen Hope, we provide physician-led, individualized treatment for eating disorders and mental health conditions for adolescents and adults. If you or someone you love is struggling, reach out to learn more.

galenHOPE.com | 866.304.1123

You can look “fine” on the outside and still be carrying a lot on the inside.Being high-functioning can hide anxiety, de...
03/21/2026

You can look “fine” on the outside and still be carrying a lot on the inside.

Being high-functioning can hide anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, or disordered eating because you’re still getting things done. But struggling quietly is still struggling, and you deserve support that meets you where you are, not where you “should” be.

At Galen Hope, we provide physician-led, individualized treatment for eating disorders and mental health conditions for adolescents and adults. Learn more at galenHOPE.com.

Therapy is more than “talking.” It’s a space to learn tools you can use in real life, one step at a time.Things you can ...
03/20/2026

Therapy is more than “talking.” It’s a space to learn tools you can use in real life, one step at a time.

Things you can learn from going to therapy:

🔹 Self-awareness: Therapy can help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, leading to deeper self-awareness.
🔹 Coping strategies: Therapists teach practical techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and other challenging emotions, helping you build healthier coping mechanisms.
🔹 Setting boundaries: Therapy can support you in establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries in different areas of life.
🔹 Gaining perspective: Therapy offers an outside perspective on challenges, helping you see situations from different angles.
🔹 Emotional regulation: You can learn to manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive reactions.
🔹 Identifying patterns: Therapy can help you recognize unhelpful patterns in thoughts or behaviors so you can make meaningful change.
🔹 Acceptance: Therapy encourages self-acceptance and helps you navigate life’s uncertainties, which can reduce stress and anxiety.
🔹 Problem solving: Therapy builds skills to approach challenges and conflicts more constructively.
🔹 Understanding triggers: Therapy can help you identify triggers for difficult emotions or behaviors and navigate them more effectively.

At Galen Hope, we provide physician-led, individualized treatment for eating disorders and mental health conditions for adolescents and adults.

Reach out for a free consultation.
🔗 galenHOPE.com.

Supporting a sibling with an eating disorder can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to not have the perfect words. Here ar...
03/19/2026

Supporting a sibling with an eating disorder can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to not have the perfect words. Here are 5 ways to show up with care:

🔹 Be there. Sometimes a check-in or simply sitting with them is enough. Your presence matters.

🔹 Avoid body or food talk. Even well-meaning comments can land hard. Focus on who they are, not what they eat or look like.

🔹 Learn about eating disorders. Understanding what they’re experiencing helps you support them with compassion and clarity.

🔹 Respect their boundaries. Let them know you care without pressuring them to talk. Offer support, not solutions.

🔹 Take care of yourself, too. Loving someone through this is heavy. Your feelings matter, and it’s okay to seek support.

At Galen Hope, we provide physician-led, individualized treatment for eating disorders and mental health conditions, along with robust family support. That includes family therapy, guidance, and resources not only for parents and care partners, but also for siblings, who are often impacted and want to help.

Learn more at galenHOPE.com.
Reach out to schedule a free consultation.

Ongoing conflict and war coverage can impact mental health in real ways, including sleep, focus, mood, and a sense of sa...
03/18/2026

Ongoing conflict and war coverage can impact mental health in real ways, including sleep, focus, mood, and a sense of safety. For many people, especially those with lived experience of trauma, repeated headlines and images can feel triggering or overwhelming.

Helpful supports can include:
• Setting boundaries with media exposure (take breaks, limit scrolling)
• Leaning on routine (meals, movement, rest, structure)
• Connecting with trusted people (do not hold it alone)
• Seeking professional care if symptoms persist or intensify

At Galen Hope, we provide physician-led mental health treatment for adults and adolescents. Learn more at galenHOPE.com.

Join us this Friday for an educational webinar in collaboration with the National Alliance for Eating Disorders:Too Much...
03/17/2026

Join us this Friday for an educational webinar in collaboration with the National Alliance for Eating Disorders:

Too Much of a Good Thing: Understanding Exercise Addiction & Compulsive Exercise
Presented by Amy Boyers, Ph.D., Galen Hope Co-Founder & President

🗓 March 20, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM ET (8:00 AM PT)

In this seminar, participants will learn how exercise addiction and compulsive exercise can present across populations, and how fitness culture can contribute to delayed recognition and diagnosis. We’ll also cover:

🔷 medical complications that may arise
🔷 when exercise addiction can exist as a standalone disorder
🔷 stages of treatment, common interventions, and mindful movement
🔷 reintegrating movement during/after recovery
🔷 common presentations in athletes and related clinical dilemmas

We hope you’ll join us!

🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4aZ1XHM

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood, and those misconceptions can delay people from getting the s...
03/16/2026

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood, and those misconceptions can delay people from getting the support they deserve. Here are a few myths we want to clear up:

❌ “It’s obvious when someone has OCD.”
✔️ OCD can be invisible. Many people experience distressing thoughts and rituals internally or in private.

❌ “OCD is the same as being perfectionistic.”
✔️ Perfectionism can be a personality trait. OCD involves intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) done to reduce anxiety.

❌ “OCD is always about cleanliness.”
✔️ Contamination fears are only one type. OCD can involve harm fears, scrupulosity, relationship OCD, checking, symmetry, intrusive taboo thoughts, and more.

❌ “OCD is rare.”
✔️ OCD is more common than many people think, and it affects people across ages and backgrounds.

❌ “OCD can be cured quickly with medication.”
✔️ Medication can help some people, but evidence-based therapy (like ERP) is often a key part of treatment.

❌ “OCD only affects adults.”
✔️ OCD can begin in childhood or adolescence, and early support can make a big difference.

At Galen Hope, we provide physician-led, individualized treatment for mental health conditions and eating disorders for adolescents and adults. If you’re struggling, help is available.

Reach out for an free consultation:
🔗 galenhope.com

Spring Break can be a trigger. If food and body thoughts are getting louder, reach out. Support helps.Changes in routine...
03/16/2026

Spring Break can be a trigger. If food and body thoughts are getting louder, reach out. Support helps.

Changes in routine, travel, social plans, and extra focus on appearance can make it harder to stay grounded in recovery (or to manage Eating Disorder thoughts). You don’t have to handle it by yourself.

A few small supports that can help during spring break:
• Keep some structure with regular meals/snacks when you can
• Take breaks from triggering content or “before/after” posts
• Stay connected to a safe person (friend, parent, therapist)
• Ask for help early—before it escalates

If you’re struggling, we’re here. Galen Hope provides physician-led, individualized eating disorder and mental health treatment for adolescents and adults.

🔗 galenhope.com | 📞 866.304.1123

Most people who die by su***de have a diagnosable mental health condition. This is a reminder that mental health support...
03/13/2026

Most people who die by su***de have a diagnosable mental health condition. This is a reminder that mental health support matters, and that treatment can be life-saving.

At Galen Hope, we provide physician-led, individualized mental health treatment for adolescents and adults. If you or someone you love is struggling, you don’t have to carry it alone, help is available.

🔗 galenhope.com | 📞 866.304.1123

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