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Silver Hill’s DBT-S Program Puts Mental Health Front and Center
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Use (DBT-S) Program at Scavetta House is a critical step in Silver Hill’s continuum of care model for those living with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Comprehensive treatment from inpatient detoxification and stabilization to residential treatment at Scavetta House and detailed aftercare planning is a hallmark of the program.
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Silver Hill Doctor: From Psych Tech to Psychiatrist
From psychiatric technician to program director, Ryan Flanagan, MD, embodies the power of career growth at Silver Hill. Inspired by the mentors around him when he was a psych tech, he received his medical degree and then returned to Silver Hill to lead our River House Resilience Program.
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Lived Experience: The value of Peer Recovery Support Specialists
Silver Hill recently added two Peer Recovery Support Specialists to the multidisciplinar treatment team of the DBT-S residential program for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders at Scavetta House. In addition to training and certifications, they bring with them lived experience.
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Personal Experience Leads Dr. Gardner to Psychotic Disorders Program
A deeply personal experience with schizophrenia led Laura Gardner, MD, to the psychiatry field. Now, she is the Director of the Psychotic Disorders Program (The Lodge) at Silver Hill and putting her own mark on the long-running program.
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Silver Hill’s Whole-Person Approach Featured in Becker’s Behavioral Health
President and Medical Director Andrew J. Gerber, MD, PhD, was recently featured in Becker's Behavioral Health, where he discussed the importance of whole-person care in behavioral health.
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Silver Hill Expert Comments on New Alzheimer’s and Alcohol Research
New research from Texas A&M University suggests that alcohol may affect the Alzheimer's brain differently depending on the type of underlying disease pathology. The study featured commentary from Amy Swift, MD, Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Silver Hill, who emphasized the importance of applying these emerging findings to clinical care
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Beyond Neurotransmitters: How Metabolism is Foundational for Mental Health
Matthew Bernstein, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Ellenhorn, reviews the rationale as well as the scientific and clinical evidence for mental health clinicians working to understand and focus on the metabolic health of their patients with serious mental illnesses.
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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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