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Not-for-profit psychiatric hospital specializing in complex cases, incorporating DBT(S)

02/18/2026

Heavy use of today’s high‑potency cannabis can have serious mental health consequences for some vulnerable young adults, including the development of severe and persistent psychotic disorders.

In a recent article, Laura Gardner, MD, Director of the Psychotic Disorders Program at Silver Hill, shares what she is seeing on the front lines and calls for better education and prevention.

Read more: https://bit.ly/46bCkAH

02/17/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Try making a “ta-da list,” a simple way to celebrate what you’ve already accomplished.

In this recent article, Alexis Briggie, PhD, Director of Psychology at Silver Hill Hospital, shares how tracking small wins can boost motivation and self-confidence.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4cyBqlG

02/10/2026

Humans have always formed bonds to survive, and now those instincts are showing up in our relationships with AI.

Fortune features insights from our President and Medical Director, Andrew J. Ge**er, MD, PhD, on why letting go of tools like GPT-4o can feel surprisingly emotional.

👉 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4r9qqzE

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02/03/2026

This February, we’re hosting a variety of educational events focused on mental health for professionals and for our community. 💙

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or someone wanting to better understand mental health challenges, our events are designed to offer learning, support, and practical tools. From community talks to educational sessions, there’s something for everyone.

👉 Take a look at our February event calendar and join us for one (or more!) sessions: https://silverhillhospital.org/community/events/

01/22/2026

What does effective psychotherapy really look like? This special five-session virtual learning series invites mental health professionals to rediscover the foundational elements that shape successful therapeutic work.

Presented by experienced psychotherapists, the series offers a unique blend of didactic learning and personal reflection. Each clinician will share from both sides of the therapeutic experience, highlighting the relational and emotional factors that truly influence growth and healing.

🗓 Wednesdays – Feb 4 & 18, Mar 4 & 18, Apr 1
🕛 12:00pm–1:00pm ET via Zoom
✔ 1 CE credit per session | $50 for the entire series

Register here: https://bit.ly/4a97KtJ

01/16/2026

Under the leadership of Alexis Briggie, PhD, Silver Hill Hospital’s reestablished Psychology Department is bringing empathy and science together to guide patients toward long-term healing.

Read more about our new Psychology Department on our blog: https://bit.ly/3LjpedD

01/07/2026

Save the date!

Join us for a community conversation led by Lisa Mann, PhD, Katharine Cutts Dougherty, PhD, and Rocco Marotta, MD, PhD, Silver Hill colleagues and authors of Lives Reimagined: Changing the Course of Psychotic Illness.

📅 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 7:00pm

📍Ridgefield Library, Ridgefield CT

👉 More information and registration: https://silverhillhospital.org/community/event/just-a-phase-or-something-more-recognizing-and-treating-serious-mental-illness/

01/06/2026

This month’s programs address complex psychiatric care, trauma and dissociation, family involvement in treatment, resilience planning, and late-life mental health.

Join us, virtually or in person, to engage and connect with colleagues dedicated to advancing psychiatric practice.

👉 Details and registration: https://silverhillhospital.org/community/events/

01/02/2026

Save the Date! 🗓️

Join us Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 PM ET for our next Program Spotlight featuring the Triumph Program for the treatment of complex trauma and dissociative disorders, live via Zoom.

The Triumph Program is intended for patients who have a primary trauma or dissociative disorder, including PTSD, Complex PTSD, Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder, Other Specified Dissociative Disorder, or Dissociative Identity Disorder.

This session will be presented by:
Emily E. Haas, MD – Director of the Triumph Program
Micaela Scully, LCSW – Senior Clinical Social Worker and Assistant Team Lead

👉 Register now: https://silverhill.zoom.us/meeting/register/w6LzrC9rRoC00Ro1tdMu9Q

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12/30/2025

Join us as we launch the 2026 Grand Rounds season with experts from Silver Hill New York and the MindWork Group presenting on the impact of intensive community-based care on complex psychiatric problems.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 11:30am – 1:00pm

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4skwkz2
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12/29/2025

High-achieving young adults can still feel stuck, overwhelmed, or off course. Beginning January 2026, Silver Hill Hospital’s Young Minds Group offers a six-week outpatient program that provides a structured space to explore core conflicts with expert support and peer connection.

Led by Amanda Calhoun, MD, MPH, and co-led by Jonathan M. Coico, LCSW, sessions focus on self-awareness, resilience, and high-level mind exercises in both in-person and virtual formats.

📅 Duration: 6 weeks / 12 sessions (rolling admissions available)
🕥 Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30 am
👥 Census: 4-12 participants

Know a high-achieving young adult who feels stuck? Learn more or refer a patient: https://silverhillhospital.org/young-minds.

12/25/2025

Our warm wishes for a special holiday season and bright new year! 💙

Address

208 Valley Road
New Canaan, CT
06840

Telephone

+18665424455

Website

http://www.silverhillhospital.org/, https://linktr.ee/silverhillhospitalofi

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