Mark Silvert
The Blue Tree Clinic
Mark Silvert is the founder of The Blue Tree Clinic, an organisation dedicated to breaking down the stigma and misconceptions surrounding mental illness, particularly for founders and entrepreneurs. He champions the belief that mental health should be afforded the same recognition and importance as physical health, advocating for early intervention as a transformative tool.
His journey from UK medical school to training at Harvard significantly influenced his approach to building The Blue Tree Clinic from a start-up into a thriving business. He has navigated the unique challenges of growth within mental healthcare, always prioritising ethics and patient-centred care over profit.
Mark regularly shares his insights on leading a multidisciplinary team and making strategic decisions in a regulated environment. He is also a keen advocate for embedding social responsibility into private healthcare, leveraging business success to fund access for underserved patients and demonstrating how clinicians can contribute to a more compassionate society.