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15Nov2022

Social Media Use and Well-being: What We Do and Don’t Know

November 15, 2022 (New Carrollton, MD) Nearly 60 percent of the world’s population, and 81% of the US population, are active social media users. As social media use becomes more pervasive, there is a growing interest in the role social media plays in wellness and mental health. Does social media help or hinder mental health? The answer is not that simple. Social media can be an easy, accessible way for people to establish social connections and networks. These can be important contributors to well-being and mental health. Yet some studies indicate social media use also may have a negative effect on mental health and well-being, although these effects vary by age, race, and other demographics. Recent research suggests that how social media is used can have a greater impact on mental health than how often or how long social media is used.

The November 2022 Behavioral Health Spotlight focuses on social media use and well-being. “Social Media Use and Well-being: What We Do and Don’t Know” was written by Nancy Bateman, MSW, a Senior Public Health Advisor for Behavioral Health Services at Bizzell. It discusses current findings on social media use and well-being, meaningful uses of social media data in the mental health/well-being space, and recommendations for future research. The BHARC Behavioral Health Spotlight, published by the Behavioral Health Advancement Resource Center (BHARC) and funded by Bizzell, is a thought leadership series highlighting various behavioral health topics that impact communities across the United States and abroad.

Read the report: Social Media Use and Well-being: What We Do and Don’t Know

About BHARC

The Behavioral Health Advancement Resource Center (BHARC) is an ever-growing and trusted source for current behavioral health program development and research findings, examples of evidence-informed and promising practices, and emerging behavioral health policy and interventions. The BHARC Advisory Council consists of experts in substance use, mental health, clinical trials, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare standards and quality. For more information, visit: BHARC.org

About Bizzell US

Bizzell US (Bizzell) is a strategy, consulting, and technology firm that designs innovative solutions to help build healthy, secure, and sustainable communities in our nation and around the world. Bizzell leverages the combined experience of our diverse subject matter experts to develop data-driven, research-informed answers to the world’s most complex challenges—ensuring our clients achieve their vision and goals. For more information, visit: BizzellUS.com

27Oct2022

Bizzell US to Operate Tulsa Job Corps Center

Bizzell US (Bizzell) was awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) to operate the Tulsa Job Corps Center (Tulsa, Oklahoma). Beginning November 1, 2022, Bizzell will assume oversight of the 13-acre Job Corps Center located at 1133 North Lewis Ave, Tulsa Oklahoma, for the next five-years.

Bizzell will provide career education and training to 235 youth and young adults between the ages of 16 and 24, and provide jobs for 118 staff, who are residents of the Tulsa community. Bizzell will build upon the Center’s current success by delivering cutting-edge training, resources, and programs that will equip Job Corps students with the skills and education to propel them on career paths for the future.

“Career readiness and training programs like Job Corps are vitally important to continue moving our economy in the right direction while changing student lives—which is why I’m honored that DOL selected Bizzell to lead the Tulsa Job Corps Center,” says Anton C. Bizzell, MD, Chairman and CEO. “With record youth unemployment across the nation, our passionate and dedicated Center staff are eager to support each student and continue the great work in the Tulsa community.”

About Bizzell US

Established in 2010, Bizzell US is U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) HUBZone certified strategy, consulting, and technology firm with a mission to improve lives and accelerate change. Bizzell US develops innovative solutions to some of the most critical issues of our time such as health care services equity, global health, workforce innovation and other urgent needs facing the world. Under the leadership and vision of founder, Anton C. Bizzell, MD, the company has grown into a thriving firm headquartered in New Carrollton, Maryland with staff and offices in various regions around the country including California, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Georgia, and globally in Africa, Asia, and Central America. Learn more about how we develop data-driven, research-informed, innovative solutions to complex-real-world challenges. Learn more at www.BizzellUS.com.

About Job Corps

Job Corps, the nation’s largest job training program, prepares young people ages 16-24 with education and hands-on career training for entry-level positions that lead to careers in today’s job market. For more information, visit https://www.jobcorps.gov.

Bizzell Global Ventures Contact
Carlos Gomez, Market Impact Specialist
Cgomez@bizzellglobal.com | 301-459-0100 x286

21Oct2022

Bizzell US Makes Third Appearance on the 2022 Washington Business Journal List

Bizzell US Makes Third Appearance on the 2022 Washington Business Journal List of 50 Fastest Growing Greater Washington Companies

Bizzell US, a Maryland based strategy, consulting, technology firm has been named to the 2022 Washington Business Journal’s (WBJ’s) list of the 50 fastest-growing companies in the greater Washington, DC area. This year’s inclusion on the 2022 WBJ Fast 50 list marks the third occasion that Bizzell US has been recognized for their phenomenal growth.

Bizzell US ranked #42 on the WBJ Fast 50 list with a three-year revenue growth of 53.76 percent. Bizzell US is among the seven (7) Maryland-based companies and one of 13 government contractors named to the 2022 list. This recognition signifies consistent growth since the company’s inception in 2010.

Each year, the WBJ recognizes the 50 fastest growing companies in the Washington, DC area, based on average three-year revenue-growth percentage. Additionally, companies must be headquartered in the DC area and must have had 2019 revenue exceeding $2 million and 2021 revenue of more than $10 million to qualify for this award.

The full rankings were officially announced at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner, Virginia on October 20, 2022, and the full list appears in the October 21, 2022 edition of the WBJ.

View the full list: Greater Washington’s 50 fastest-growing companies in 2022, ranked

“We are honored to be recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the DC area’s fastest-growing companies for the third year,” said Dr. Anton C. Bizzell, Chairman and CEO of Bizzell US and Bizzell Global Ventures. “This list contains an elite group of firms, and we are elated to be part of this exclusive group. Bizzell’s growth and success is a testament to not only the staff talent at Bizzell, but also to the commitment of our clients as we act on their behalf to accelerate their missions.”

About Bizzell US

Bizzell Global Ventures Contact
Carlos Gomez, Market Impact Specialist
Cgomez@bizzellglobal.com | 301-459-0100 x286

11Oct2022

Engaging Patients through Trauma-Informed Care in the Age of COVID-19

Most individuals will experience a traumatic event in their lifetime. According to the CDC, nearly 60 percent of adults have experienced at least one traumatic event. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports that by 16 years old, nearly two-thirds of children have experienced a traumatic event. Traumatic events can include physical or sexual abuse, assaults, wars, serious accidents, illnesses, sudden loss or violent loss of loved one, and natural disasters. They can lead to significant health problems or other adverse consequences. Trauma-informed care (TIC) provides a strengths-based framework for treatment that actively engages the client, so they experience a sense of control, involvement, empowerment, and safety through collaboration and choices.

With the COVID-19 pandemic, a renewed emphasis surfaced on the role and benefits of TIC. Many people experienced significant stressors and traumas associated with the pandemic. As Dr. Anton C. Bizzell, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of Bizzell US, noted in a recent Psychology Today article, the pandemic has particularly impacted the mental health and well-being of our youth and children and could lead to adverse long-term affects without appropriate care and services. Adoption of TIC at the clinical and organizational level can offer a path to healing and recovery for individuals who might otherwise suffer unnecessarily.

The BHARC Behavioral Health Spotlight, published by the Behavioral Health Advancement Resource Center (BHARC) and funded by Bizzell, is a thought leadership series highlighting various behavioral health topics that impact communities across the United States and abroad. The October 2022 Behavioral Health Spotlight focuses on trauma-informed care. “Engaging Patients through Trauma-Informed Care in the Age of COVID-19” was written by Nancy Bateman, MSW, a Senior Public Health Advisor for Behavioral Health Services at Bizzell US. It discusses trauma-informed care principles, the prevalence of trauma, and varied expert perspectives on the relationship between trauma and COVID-19.

Read the report: Engaging Patients through Trauma-Informed Care in the Age of COVID-19

About BHARC

The Behavioral Health Advancement Resource Center (BHARC) is an authoritative source for behavioral health information, insights, technical assistance, training, and innovative tools. BHARC is a mechanism to share evidence-based behavioral health interventions and best practices. The BHARC Advisory Council consists of experts in substance use, mental health, clinical trials, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare standards and quality. Learn more about the Behavioral Health Advancement Resource Center at BHARC.org.

About Bizzell US

Established in 2010, Bizzell US (Bizzell) is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) HUBZone certified strategy, consulting, and technology firm with a mission to improve lives and accelerate change. Bizzell US develops innovative solutions to some of the most critical issues of our time such as health care services equity, global health, workforce innovation and other urgent needs facing the world. Under the leadership and vision of founder, Anton C. Bizzell, MD, the company has grown into a thriving firm headquartered in New Carrollton, Maryland with staff and offices in various regions around the country including California, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Georgia, and globally in Africa, Asia, and Central America. Learn more about how we develop data-driven, research-informed, innovative solutions to complex-real-world challenges: BizzellUS.com.

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