BryLin Hospital

03/04/2026

𝗗𝗿. 𝗪𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻, Unit Chief of Psychiatry at BryLin Hospital, recently joined WIVB's Wake Up to discuss the Iran conflict and its impact on mental health.

Her message? Don’t panic — pause.

When we panic, we make quick decisions that may not be in our best interest. Instead:
🧠 Take a deep breath
📵 Limit news and social media time
🏃‍♂️ Move your body — go for a walk or hit the gym
😴 Prioritize sleep
🍷 Avoid alcohol
👥 Lean on trusted friends and family

Dr. Weinstein also shared common signs of anxiety and spiraling:
• Difficulty concentrating
• Catastrophizing (assuming the worst-case scenario)
• Irritability
• Isolating from others
• Skipping activities you once enjoyed

If you find yourself wondering, “Should I seek help?” - the answer is likely yes. Seeking support early can make all the difference.

And if you notice changes in a friend, approach them gently and with kindness. A simple, “I’ve noticed some changes - how can I help?” can open the door to healing.

At BryLin Hospital, we’re here to support our community through uncertain times. 💙
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Psychiatrist talks Iran war impact on mental health

03/03/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵
Self-injury often happens in silence. Many individuals struggle privately with overwhelming emotions and don’t know where to turn. Although self-harm is not intended to be lethal, 𝙞𝙩 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙠 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩. Therefore, awareness matters. Most importantly, early intervention saves lives.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮.

If you or someone you love needs support, call 988 or visit brylin.com. Read our latest blog to better understand self-injury and how to help:
🔗 https://brylin.short.gy/Self_Harm_Awareness_Month

Self-Harm Awareness Month highlights warning signs, risks, and support options for self-injury. Learn how to recognize and help.

02/24/2026

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹. 💙

Recently, we shared our deep gratitude for a few of our nurses whose compassion inspired a community-wide donation drive in support of those in our care at BryLin Hospital. With the help of 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 & 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿/𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗲𝘄 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿𝘀, the response from our Western New York community was nothing short of extraordinary.

Because of you, we received an outpouring of clothing, blankets, books, crafts, games, notebooks and more - each item given with kindness and the intention to comfort those we serve.

At this time, we are incredibly fortunate to share that we have reached our capacity for donated items.

To ensure the safety, appropriateness, and usability of items within our care environment, we kindly ask our community to 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄. This will help us thoughtfully manage what has already been generously provided and avoid unnecessary waste.

Your compassion continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children, adolescents, and adults in our care. We will share updates when future needs arise.

Thank you all for making a difference in the lives of those we care for 💙

02/17/2026

𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 💚

At BryLin Hospital, our patients benefit from 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 led by trained advocates who bring something truly unique... lived experience. Because they’ve walked a similar path, they connect with patients in ways that build trust, reduce stigma, and inspire hope.

Through peer-led groups for children, adolescents, and adults, these advocates provide encouragement, share coping strategies, and help patients connect to community resources that support long-term wellness.

Most importantly, they remind our patients that recovery is possible... because they are living proof.

We’re proud to partner with Mental Health Advocates of Western New York to offer this meaningful support several times each week.

Peer Support Services in mental health connect patients with trained advocates who share lived experience to strengthen recovery and hope.

02/16/2026

Did you know 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀’ 𝗗𝗮𝘆 began as a celebration of 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 and his birthday but later grew to also honor 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗻, whose birthday falls just days earlier in February? Eventually, this February holiday has come to recognize the leadership and legacy of both presidents.

Today, this holiday serves as a tribute to all who have served our great nation in the highest office. 🇺🇸

02/05/2026

🏈 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲! 🧠

This morning on 𝗪𝗜𝗩𝗕’𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗨𝗽, BryLin Hospital psychiatrist 𝗗𝗿. 𝗪𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 joined the conversation to talk about how sports - especially a big event like the Super Bowl - can bring up big feelings for fans and families. From excitement and anticipation to stress and disappointment, Dr. Weinstein shares helpful tips for recognizing and managing those emotions in a healthy way as the big game approaches.

Whether you’re cheering on your favorite team or just soaking in the atmosphere, remember: it’s okay to feel whatever comes up - and there are ways to stay grounded and present through it all. 💙

👉 Watch the full segment: https://brylin.short.gy/oVL7lS

BryLin psychiatrist discusses dealing with sports-related emotions ahead of Super Bowl

02/03/2026

🐾 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝘀
Did you know that pet therapy for mental health can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression - sometimes in just minutes? Because animals offer comfort without judgment, they can make a powerful difference in the healing process.

At BryLin Hospital, our 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 brings trained therapy animals to patients twice a week, creating moments of calm, connection, and joy. Most importantly, this approach complements evidence-based care and supports emotional well-being.

👉 Read our latest blog to learn how pet therapy supports mental health and how BryLin is using it to enhance patient care:
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Pet therapy for mental health reduces stress, eases anxiety, and improves mood by using trained therapy animals to support emotional healing.

01/29/2026

Healthcare is changing — but 𝗕𝗿𝘆𝗟𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴.

We’re investing in our people and actively hiring for 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀, offering stability, strong benefits, and a supportive team culture.

👉 Explore careers at BryLin and see why so many professionals are choosing stability:

BryLin Hospital careers offer stability, growth, and modern tools as other WNY healthcare systems face closures, layoffs, and uncertainty.

01/28/2026

🎉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗽 𝗚𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗵! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate 𝗕𝗿𝘆𝗟𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗽 𝗚𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗵, 𝗠.𝗗., who has been named a 𝗕𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - an honor based entirely on peer recognition following a rigorous, independent review process.

Dr. Ghosh is one of only 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 to receive this distinction. With more than a decade of experience, he is known for his holistic, patient-centered approach to care, his leadership in psychiatric research, and his dedication to mentoring future physicians.

This recognition reflects the deep respect Dr. Ghosh has earned among fellow physicians and his unwavering commitment to ensuring every patient feels heard, supported, and treated with compassion during life’s most vulnerable moments.

👉 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗚𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗵’𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆, 𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿:
🔗 https://brylin.short.gy/buffalo-spree-top-doctor-psychiatry-2026-biswarup-ghosh-md

👏 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙪𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙧. 𝙂𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙝 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩!

Buffalo Spree Top Doctor in Psychiatry 2026 honors BryLin Psychiatrist Biswarup Ghosh, MD for excellence, compassion and evidence-based care.

01/26/2026

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜…
🎙️ This week’s “𝘖𝘯 𝘛𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘺 𝘞𝘰𝘭𝘧𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘨”

The 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 is real -- and it’s affecting families across WNY and beyond.

Penny Wolfgang spoke with 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗯 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗻, 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 & 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝘆𝗟𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹, about the rising rates of anxiety, depression, and emotional distress among young people.

This important conversation shed light on what kids and teens are experiencing, helped break down stigma, and reminded families that help is available. Remember -- asking for help and support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗮𝗰𝘆:
https://brylin.short.gy/DrChohanOnTarget.2026.01.24

Let’s keep the conversation going. Mental health is health -- and no one has to face it alone.