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Rolling Stone: People With Eating Disorders Need Special Care. Insurers Are Denying It
Andrew J. Gerber, MD, PhD, Silver Hill President and Medical Director, joins the dialogue in this Rolling Stone piece on the issue of insurers consistently denying claims of eating disorder patients, jeopardizing their treatment and their lives.
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Reducing Alcohol Problems in Young Drinkers: A Focus on Genetic Predisposition
This Grand Rounds reviews data from a 45-year prospective study that identified the relevance of a low response to alcohol to future alcohol use disorder and presents the results of a program that successfully decreased heavy drinking and alcohol problems in individuals demonstrating low alcohol response in their late teens.
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Setting Soft Goals: Alexis Briggie, PhD Weighs In
Alexis Briggie, PhD, Director of Psychology at Silver Hill, a self-proclaimed lover of SMART Goals, weighs in with Real Simple on the merits of SOFT Goals and the value of both approaches.
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Mental Health, Stigma and the Courage to Seek Help
A two-part series in the New Canaan Sentinel discussing the state of behavioral health in the Town of New Canaan. The article features comprehensive data and input from the Town's significant network of non-profits and providers collaborating to address identified issues and keep the conversation going.
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Can an Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug also Ease Alcohol Withdrawal Damage?
Amy Swift, MD, Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Silver Hill, shared her expertise recently for a Fox News Digital article on an experimental Alzheimer’s drug being researched for alcohol withdrawal use.
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Silver 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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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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Ryan Flanagan, MD, Resilience Program Director, Appointed Committee Chair at GAP
Ryan Flanagan, MD, Director of the Resilience Program at Silver Hill (far left), 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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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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