Mind Your Health

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Helping Underserved Communities in the Fight Against COVID-19

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on April 11, 2022

Did you know it's National Minority Health Month? Let's reduce health inequities by helping communities of color get more COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.

Did you know it's National Minority Health Month? Let's reduce health inequities by helping communities of color get more COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.

Anxiety

Remember Healthcare Providers During Brain Awareness Week

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on March 15, 2022

To mark Brain Awareness Week, let's take time to support healthcare professionals and promote their mental wellness.

To mark Brain Awareness Week, let's take time to support healthcare professionals and promote their mental wellness.

Health

Celebrating the Leaders Who Have Advanced Mental Healthcare

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on February 22, 2022

Do you know the U.S. Presidents and Black leaders who have championed mental health? We're celebrating their commitment and progress in February.

Do you know the U.S. Presidents and Black leaders who have championed mental health? We're celebrating their commitment and progress in February.

Trauma

Children and Youth Need Trauma-Informed Care More Than Ever

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on January 26, 2022

COVID-19 is just the latest stressor affecting young people. We need to provide the right care to reduce the long-term effects of their trauma.

COVID-19 is just the latest stressor affecting young people. We need to provide the right care to reduce the long-term effects of their trauma.

Health

Easing the Mental Toll of HIV-AIDS

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on December 10, 2021

The devastation caused by HIV infection and AIDS is not only physical; those living with HIV are at a higher risk for developing mental health conditions.

The devastation caused by HIV infection and AIDS is not only physical; those living with HIV are at a higher risk for developing mental health conditions.

Gratitude

Do Not Wait for a Holiday to Express Gratitude

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on November 5, 2021

It is important to remind ourselves how gratitude can play a significantly positive role in our mental health.

It is important to remind ourselves how gratitude can play a significantly positive role in our mental health.

Career

Every Day Should Be Mental Health Day

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on October 13, 2021

Nearly 30 years ago, the World Federation for Mental Health designated October 10 as World Mental Health Day to call attention to mental health issues.

Nearly 30 years ago, the World Federation for Mental Health designated October 10 as World Mental Health Day to call attention to mental health issues.

Suicide

Suicide Prevention Awareness

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on September 21, 2021

September is National Suicide Prevention Month in the U.S.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month in the U.S.

Addiction

Why Overdose Awareness Matters More Than Ever

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on August 23, 2021

Overdose deaths have surged amid the coronavirus pandemic. This International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31), it's important to spotlight ways we might reverse the trend.

Overdose deaths have surged amid the coronavirus pandemic. This International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31), it's important to spotlight ways we might reverse the trend.

Health

Protecting Minority Mental Health in the U.S.

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on July 12, 2021

There has always been stigma associated with mental illness—especially so in minority communities in the U.S., and in some of those same communities abroad.

There has always been stigma associated with mental illness—especially so in minority communities in the U.S., and in some of those same communities abroad.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

What You Need to Know About PTSD

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on June 9, 2021

Posttraumatic stress disorder has been part of our vernacular since 1980. Now, more than 40 years later, the incidence of PTSD continues to grow.

Posttraumatic stress disorder has been part of our vernacular since 1980. Now, more than 40 years later, the incidence of PTSD continues to grow.

Health

Raise Your Mental Health Awareness

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on May 12, 2021

For Mental Health Awareness Month, learn about terminology, little-known illnesses, and mental health trends.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, learn about terminology, little-known illnesses, and mental health trends.

Alcoholism

How We Can Work Together to Fight Alcoholism

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on April 14, 2021

Here's how we can all help reduce the stigma and fight this deadly addiction.

Here's how we can all help reduce the stigma and fight this deadly addiction.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Vaccination Success

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on March 10, 2021

Vaccines can enable us to be physically closer to each other and also bring us closer to controlling diseases that have ravaged our world.

Vaccines can enable us to be physically closer to each other and also bring us closer to controlling diseases that have ravaged our world.

Bias

Black History Month

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on February 10, 2021

Just as there is no health without mental health, there is no United States history without Black history.

Just as there is no health without mental health, there is no United States history without Black history.

Health

The State of Mental Health

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on January 21, 2021

Hope for the new year: A glimpse of what to look forward to.

Hope for the new year: A glimpse of what to look forward to.

Health

The State of Mental Health

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on January 13, 2021

A recap of what we've learned in 2020 about the pandemic's impact on our mental health.

A recap of what we've learned in 2020 about the pandemic's impact on our mental health.

Stress

Coping With Holiday Blues During COVID-19

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on December 2, 2020

Holiday stress weighing you down? Create personalized coping strategies for the season.

Holiday stress weighing you down? Create personalized coping strategies for the season.

Stress

Preserving the Mental Wellness of Our Healthcare Heroes

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on November 5, 2020

As the pandemic stretches toward a second year, we need better support for healthcare workers' mental well-being.

As the pandemic stretches toward a second year, we need better support for healthcare workers' mental well-being.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Lessons for COVID-19 Recovery From the Ebola Epidemic

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on October 14, 2020

It is important to take a closer look at how we’re addressing the mental consequences of the novel coronavirus pandemic, here and around the world.

It is important to take a closer look at how we’re addressing the mental consequences of the novel coronavirus pandemic, here and around the world.