Silver Hill Hospital

Yesterday, Dr. Ortiz-Schwartz had the opportunity to speak with News 12 reporter Mark Sudol about the growing concern about student anxiety and burnout. Dr. Ortiz-Schwartz identified signs and symptoms that parents and friends should be looking for including exhaustion, anxiety, illness, and discomfort. As the Team Lead of the Adolescent Inpatient Program, Dr. Ortiz-Schwartz and her team specialize in treating young patients experiencing mental health challenges. Our Adolescent Program offers comprehensive care for youths ages 13-17, addressing psychiatric and substance use disorders. ?? For more information, please contact our admissions team at (866) 542 4455.

Join Silver Hill’s Jeff Katzman, MD, for the second session of the Violence Prevention ECHO, "Connecting with the Person Behind the Traumatic Event.” The Violence Prevention ECHO is a 4-week virtual program for health professionals, first responders, public health experts, legal personnel, and educators. It aims to build a community of practice, enhancing knowledge and skills related to violence prevention, with a focus on gun safety. The Violence Prevention ECHO is sponsored by the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gQNAFNKJ

With 96% of teens online daily, social media’s impact on mental health cannot be ignored. Excessive use can be a sign of deeper struggles like depression, anxiety, and body image issues. As we explore the feedback loop between social media and mental health, our latest article offers guidance on identifying when it’s time to intervene. If you're a parent, caregiver, or healthcare professional, it’s essential to understand these signs and support adolescents in regaining their mental wellness >> https://lnkd.in/ePKASr4e

In the Treasure of Ordinary Psychotherapy: Play Capacity, by Jeff Katzman, MD, learners will learn how to demonstrate the importance of play in the therapeutic relationship. Register here >> https://lnkd.in/e-yrawnj

Join the Silver Hill Academy for Research and Education and Project ECHO for an educational opportunity. Join the CLIMATE CHANGE AND HUMAN HEALTH ECHO Program CME/CEU event. Register now to participate in the March 5th program. https://bit.ly/3XodCJ4

In our most recent episode of Conscious Mind, Silver Hill Radio’s Molly Norton is joined by Dr. Peter Fonagy for a thoroughly engaging conversation on Dr. Fonagy’s path to today. Well known as the co-founder of Mentalization-Based Therapy and CEO of the Anna Freud Centre in London, Dr. Fonagy, a Silver Hill Board Member, discusses his introduction to therapy, the endlessly intriguing complexities of human beings, the criticality of human connection, and the values of kindness and gratitude. Listen in to learn if Dr. Fonagy really was a chess prodigy (as ChatGPT claims!) and what career path he might otherwise have considered. Interesting and fun >> https://lnkd.in/enZQ2jrR

60 MINUTES WELL SPENT! This Monday, February 24, Join Silver Hill’s Jeff Katzman, MD, for the first of nine monthly sessions at the Resilience and Connection ECHO. A national program for behavioral health professionals, each session offers best practices and meaningful discussion on caring for patients and supporting one another in our health professions. With the overarching theme of how connecting fosters resilience in one’s life, the program features a range of experts and fascinating perspectives. CE Credits offered through the ECHO Program. No cost. Register here > https://bit.ly/4hMzZQm

The Treasure of Ordinary Psychotherapy: The Therapist’s Life by Jon Allen, PhD, will emphasize the importance of a therapist’s unique personality and self, with a question of how to embrace this and bring these characteristics to the healing environment. Register here >> https://lnkd.in/eYCsgTPx

Our Deputy CMO, Dr. Amy Swift, discusses the risks of cannabis use among children and adolescents. She also offers some very important advice on how to keep kids safe.

?Silver Hill Hospital, in conjunction with the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, is proud to announce the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Nursing Scholarship. The Silver Hill Nursing Department is now accepting Scholarship applications from nursing school students entering their final academic year of nursing school.?The deadline to apply is March 7th. Either click the link below or scan the QR code. https://lnkd.in/egQYvv7v