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Coping With Holiday Grief

On BYU Radio’s The Lisa Show, Dr. Anton C. Bizzell offers his advice on coping with the holiday blues. The holidays can be one of the happiest seasons—but they can also be a difficult time for many, especially this year. While in years past we might have spent this time with family and friends and in religious observances, COVID-19 may keep us home, celebrating with only immediate family or alone. All of this can contribute to feelings of loneliness and sadness. The key, Dr. Bizzell says, is to identify your stressors and develop a toolbox of healthy coping strategies—everything from taking a walk to practicing meditation. It’s also appropriate to seek professional help.

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Categories News Tags Behavioral Health, CEO News, Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Workforce Development

Dr. Bizzell Discusses Addictions on Landmark Recovery Radio

On a recent episode of Recovery Radio, Dr. Bizzell discusses his experiences working with state and local chambers of commerce and individual businesses on the opioid epidemic and offers his advice for those struggling with drugs and alcohol. He notes that prevention works, treatment is effective, and recovery is possible. Substance addiction is a community problem, and all key stakeholders must be at the table, including employers, teachers, healthcare workers, first responders, and clergy, among others, Dr. Bizzell says. Innovative solutions begin at the top.

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Categories News Tags Behavioral Health, CEO News, COVID-19, Health, Mental Health, News

ADDRESSING RISE IN OUD RATES AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC

ADDRESSING RISE IN OUD RATES AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC

In his recent article in Behavioral Healthcare Executive, “Stopping the ‘Other’ Surge: Addressing Rise in OUD Rates Amid Pandemic,” Dr. Anton C. Bizzell discusses how patients and their healthcare partners are finding ways to manage their chronic diseases during the pandemic. It is important to remember that addiction is one of these chronic diseases, and it can be managed, even into recovery.
People who use opioids at high doses may be more susceptible to COVID-19 and the illness may be more severe. “We must remain determined to confront the complications that the novel coronavirus has added to our opioid crisis, to provide hope and treatment to this highly vulnerable population,” Dr. Bizzell writes.
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Categories News Tags Behavioral Health, CEO News, COVID-19, Health, Mental Health, Workforce Development

Addressing the Signs of Mental Health Decline in the Workplace

In a recent U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF) blog post, “How Forward-Looking Companies Can Address the Signs of Mental Health Decline in the Workplace,” Dr. Anton C. Bizzell discusses how business leaders can learn the signs of mental health disorders in the workplace and shares strategies employers can implement to boost company morale. As a small business owner and advisory board member for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Dr. Bizzell has witnessed first-hand how negative repercussions due to an unfavorable environment could impact employees’ mental health.
The initial step for any business owner looking to address mental health in their workplace is to learn the signs of decline in mental health before it has a much larger domino effect. If an employee’s mental health is altered due to discouragement at work, there are strategies employers can implement to help manage mental health decline and boost company morale, Dr. Bizzell writes.

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