Anton C. Bizzell M.D.

About

Anton C. Bizzell, M.D., President and CEO of The Bizzell Group, has more than 25 years of combined clinical, research, health services, policy and management experience with various private and public organizations and agencies within Health and Human Services (HHS), including Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH). He has focused his career on public health issues related to access, quality, and evidence-based medical and behavioral health services.

Dr. Bizzell has led efforts in the area of prescription drug use and substance use disorders for SAMHSA, which included collaborating with other federal agencies such as NIH, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, and other federal, national, state and professional organizations. In addition, he provided medical and clinical advice for the 1600 methadone treatment programs in the U.S. and oversaw national regulatory and educational efforts on buprenorphine, a medication-assisted treatment for individuals dependent on prescription drugs containing opioids.

Recent Posts

Helping Underserved Communities in the Fight Against COVID-19

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.

Remember Healthcare Providers During Brain Awareness Week

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

Celebrating the Leaders Who Have Advanced Mental Healthcare

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

Children and Youth Need Trauma-Informed Care More Than Ever

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.

Easing the Mental Toll of HIV-AIDS

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.

Do Not Wait for a Holiday to Express Gratitude

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

Every Day Should Be Mental Health Day

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 Prevention Awareness

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

Why Overdose Awareness Matters More Than Ever

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.

Protecting Minority Mental Health in the U.S.

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.