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Silver Hill Linings Magazine 2026 – 10th Edition
Silver Linings is a publication for Silver Hill Hospital’s supporters and friends. It is produced periodically with important news and updates regarding our continued efforts to expand and enhance our services and facilities.
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Mental Health as a Computational Science
Dr. Katie Aafjes-van Doorn presents a program of research that approaches mental health as a computational science through the application of AI-based measurement systems integrating video, audio, physiological, linguistic, and behavioral signals. In the program being discussed, machine learning models were trained to predict clinically relevant outcomes such as symptom severity, therapeutic alliance, and therapist skills — with increasing accuracy.
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Ryan Flanagan, MD, Resilience Program Director, Appointed Committee Chair at GAP
Ryan Flanagan, MD, Director of the Resilience Program at Silver Hill, was recently appointed as Chair of the College Student Committee at the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry (GAP). As chair, he’ll continue to work collaboratively with GAP colleagues researching and writing regarding current influences on the mental health of the college-age population.
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Silver Hill Expands Outpatient Offerings through The Practice at Silver Hill, PC
Silver Hill recently launched two new specialty outpatient programs: Young Minds and Steward Outpatient. Developed in response to emerging needs and patient feedback, both programs operate under The Practice at Silver Hill, PC, a collection of comprehensive, private pay programs serving distinct groups.
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The Power of Lavender Met the Power of Nurses During a Recent Pilot Study Conducted at Silver Hill
In the latest show of innovation at Silver Hill, nurses identified a critical need, researched potential solutions, and put the most plausible one to the test. The results proved the effectiveness of lavender aromatherapy and helped reduce anxiousness in the majority of patients who participated in the study.
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The ‘Hollow Theory’: Addressing Bullying in Healthcare Environments
This Grand Rounds presented by Cheryl Green, PhD, DNP explores the significant emotional, psychological, and physical toll of workplace bullying and incivility through the construct of Dr. Green's 'Hollow Theory,' discussing origins, environments, root symptoms, impacts, risks to patients and opportunities for empowerment and change.
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What Happens When You Take a Break from Social Media?
In the Real Simple article “What Happens to Your Brain When You Quit Social Media for 30 Days”, Alexis Briggie, PhD, Director of Psychology at Silver Hill, shares her expertise.
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Exciting Updates at The Lodge Program for Psychotic Disorders
The Lodge, Silver Hill’s residential program for the treatment of psychotic disorders, is being refreshed with new modalities and enhanced strategies following the arrival of new program director, Laura Gardner, MD.
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Resistance as a Psychosocial Event: Psychosocial Resources and the ‘Fear of Hope’
Join Ross Ellenhorn, PhD, as he explores how connection, purpose, self-efficacy, and self-worth shape a person’s readiness for treatment, and how these resources intersect with 'Fear of Hope,' a distinct psychological state in which past disappointments make the prospect of hoping again feel too risky.
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Silver Hill Radio Conscious Mind Interview with Dr. Gardner
In this informative interview with Silver Hill Radio, Laura Gardner, MD, Director of Psychotic Disorders Program, discusses new developments at The Lodge Program, psychosis, the future of mental health, and her personal interest in treating those with complex mental illness. Molly Norton, LPC, MBA, Silver Hill’s Executive Director of Operations, hosts the show.
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The Youth Mental Health Imperative: Early Access, Early Action, Early Intervention
Fifty percent of all mental health disorders begin by age 14; 75% by age 24 — making early access and early action an imperative. Join Steven Adelsheim, MD, Director of the Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing to explore effective ways to strengthen and expand early intervention mental health systems.
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Is Weed Really Safe for Teens? What Parents Need to Know
With cannabis legalization spreading and social norms shifting, many parents wonder whether marijuana is truly safe for teens, or if it’s simply another version of alcohol. The latest episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast tackles that question head-on, featuring Amy Swift, MD.
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Silver Hill Psychiatrist on Historic Ruling Against Meta and YouTube
In the Inc. article, “Social Media Is Addictive, Says Jury in YouTube and Meta Trial. Here’s What You Can Do About It”, Elizabeth Ortiz-Schwartz, MD, DFAPA, commented on the March 25th landmark verdict in which a Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube negligent, ruling that they designed addictive platforms that harmed the mental health of a young user.
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Finding Balance in the Sandwich Generation: Expert Tips from Emily Longo, LMFT
In this blog post for Moms Who Think, Emily Longo, LMFT, Silver Hill’s Director of Family Therapy, shares insights and practical guidance for those navigating life in the “Sandwich Generation.”
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What Every Psychiatric Clinician Should Know About Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Once a niche research intervention, TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) has rapidly evolved into a widely used, evidence-based treatment for depression, OCD, and other neuropsychiatric conditions. Explore the science, evidence, and clinical impact of TMS with Carlene MacMillan, MD, FCTMSS, DFAACAP, and Owen Scott Muir, MD.
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Dr. Gerber addresses Silver Hill supporters at Sailfish Club of Florida
The Silver Hill Advancement Department recently organized a reception at the Sailfish Club of Florida in Palm Beach. Approximately 30 supporters attended and heard remarks from Silver Hill President and Medical Director Andrew J. Gerber, MD, PhD.
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Sleep Medicine
Fiona Barwick, PhD, DBSM provides you with a clear understanding of what sleep health looks like, the factors that can improve or impair it, and its relationship with common psychiatric disorders.
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Creating Identity Beyond Neuropsychiatric Brain Disease: The Individual Road to Transformation
In a recent collaborative CE Event between Silver Hill Hospital and The Dorm, Dr. Rocco Marotta, Dr. Lisa Mann, and Dr. Katharine Cutts Dougherty of The Center for the Treatment and Study of Neuropsychiatric Disorders drew from their clinical experiences and their book, "Lives Reimagined: Changing the Course of Psychotic Illness," to share a different approach to the treatment of persistent psychotic illness.
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When Healing Harms: The Doctor Who Put a Hospital on Trial—And the Case that Shook Psychiatry
Join Eric Caplan, author and historian, for an in-depth discussion on the legal case that changed psychiatry and forced a reckoning within the profession.
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From Stuck to Self-Aware: How Silver Hill’s Young Minds Group Supports Young Adults on Their Journey
Dr. Amanda Calhoun and Jonathan Coico, LCSW, recently shared why they created Young Minds Group, what participants can expect, and how the program supports young adults at a critical stage of development.
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