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Dr. Petronella Bell: is an experienced double boarded medical doctor with specialization in Psychiatry and sub-specialization in Child and Adolescent psychiatry. She has extensive years of medical training and over 12 years of clinical practice. She provides compassionate, high quality, holistic, evidence-based mental healthcare to the pediatric population. Dr. Bell provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic workup, diagnosis, treatment and therapy to her patients, ensuring a holistic approach to mental wellness undertaken. She has dedicated her career to improving children’s mental health so they can meet their developmental milestones and become productive members of society in near future. She is also an advocate for children’s mental health at both state and federal levels.
Education/ training
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Carillion Virginia Tech, Roanoke, VA
- Psychiatry Residency, Carillion Virginia Tech, Roanoke, VA
- Psychiatry Internship Morehouse School of Medicine Atlanta,
- Doctor of Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica West Indies
- S. in Cell and Molecular Biology, Salisbury University, Salisbury Maryland
Publications
- Bipolar disorder, Parent’s medication Guide. 2024. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Home and Community Based Services for Youth and Families in Crisis: CHC:33.4: Addressing the Multidimensional Aspects of Trauma in Emergency Department Boarding for Neurodiverse Youth. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Clinics
- The Birth of an “Impairing Emotional Outburst” R Code Vol 53 Issue #612/2022. AACAP News publication
- Effects of having a Pediatric psychiatrist in the E.D. and creation of a Bridge clinic 12/2021 . SCIREA
- “Dear Oprah and Prince Harry” volume 52 issue # 612/2021. AACAP News publication
- ECP- Xtra article entitled "Conversations on Racism" 06/2020. AACAP ECP- Xtra
- Delay Discounting Predicts Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Readmission. JAACAP 2017
- Everyday Worries vs. Anxiety. Carilion Clinic Living Inspiring Better Health03/06/2019
Published Abstracts
- Cochair and presenter at AACAP Workshop: Equipping Early Career Psychiatrists with AACAP 10/2024. Tools for Effective Advocacy. Petronella Mbu. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Vol.63 Issue 10
- Cochair and presenter at AACAP Workshop: Equipping Early Career Psychiatrists 10/2024. Tools for Effective Advocacy. Petronella Mbu. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Vol.63 Issue 10
- Cochair and presenter at AACAP Workshop: Equipping Early Career Psychiatrists with AACAP 10/2024. Tools for Effective Advocacy. Petronella Mbu. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Vol.63 Issue 10
- Presenter at Member Service Forum: Rags to Riches: A Physician’s Primer on Personal Finance, 10/2023. Paying Off Debt, and Preparing for the Future. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Vol.62 Issue 10
- A workshop on Inclusive Leadership. 10/2022. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Vol.58 Issue 10
- Emergency Department Boarding Crisis. 10/22. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Vol.58 Issue 10
- Systems of Care and the Needs of Migrant Youth: Global and Local Responses. 10/2022. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Vol.58 Issue 10
- A Systems of Care Response to the Pediatric Mental Health Patient Surge: Creation of a Pediatric Psychiatric Consult Service to the ED and a Bridge clinic. Journal of theAmerican Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Vol.58 Issue 10. 10/2022
- Pharmacologic and Psychotherapeutic Treatments for Pediatric Bipolar DepressionJournal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Vol.58 Issue 10/10/2022
- Effects of having a dedicated C&A Psychiatrist in the E.D and creation of a Bridge clinic 10/2019 Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Vol.58 Issue 10
- Delay Discounting Predicts Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Readmission10/2017. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Vol. 56 Issue 10
Oral Presentations, Symposia
- Cochair and presenter at the ECP Mentorship Event for AACAP Annual Meeting 10/18/2024
- Cochair and presenter at AACAP Workshop: Equipping Early Career Psychiatrists with AACAP 10/19/2024 Tools for Effective Advocacy
- Presenter at AACAP Workshop: Leadership Skills Development: Enhancing Relationships with conflict Resolution and Self Advocacy 10/19/2024
- Presenter at AACAP Workshop: Leadership Communication Strategies: Feedback and Delegation 10/28/2023
- Presenter at Member Service Forum: Rags to Riches: A Physician’s Primer on Personal Finance. Paying Off Debt, and Preparing for the Future. 10/28/2023
- Presenter at an ECP Workshop on Inclusive Leadership at AACAP entitled“Creating an Inclusive Work Environment” 10/21/2022
- Presenter on an AACAP Symposium: Complex Comorbidity in Bipolar Disorder: ImplicationsFor treatment and Prognosis. My focus was “Pharmacologic and PsychotherapeuticTreatments for Pediatric Bipolar Depression 10/21/22
- Chair of a system of care Clinical Perspective at AACAP, entitled “Emergency Department Boarding Crisis” 10/20/2022
- Presenter on an AACAP Clinical Perspective: A Systems of Care Response to the Pediatric Mental Health Patient Surge: Creation of a Pediatric Psychiatric Consult Service to the Emergency Department and a Bridge clinic 10/20/2022
- Co-chair of an AACAP Institute entitled “Systems of Care and the Needs of Migrant Youth: Global and Local Responses” 10/17/2022
- Chair of a Special Interest Group at AACAP entitled "Creating Your Own Roadmap: Navigating Career. Transitions on the Path to Personal and Professional Fulfillment" 10/24/2020
Posters
- AACAP Medication Tables Summarizing and Grading Research on Pharmacotherapy10/2023. For Substance Use Disorders in Children and Adolescents. AACAP 70th Conference Poster Presentation
- Effects of having a dedicated C&A Psychiatrist in the E.D and creation of a Bridge clinic 10/2019. AACAP 66th Conference Poster Presentation
Awards
- Excellence in Professionalism Carilion Virginia Tech C&A Psychiatry training program 06/2016
- Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award 06/2014
Tranquil Haven’s Mission statement:
Tranquil Haven’s Mission is to improve the mental fitness of our clients by cultivating a non-judgmental community where mental wellness is a top priority for every individual’s overall health.
Strategy:
Our clients will receive:
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High quality psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic workup, diagnosis, an individualized treatment plan and psychotherapy.
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A holistic view on overall health by instilling resiliency building skills and preventative mental health strategies into our clients individualized treatment plan.
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Collaboration with other physicians and mental health providers to ensure our clients receive the utmost standard of care.
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An integrative approach to mental wellness: lifestyle changes, proper nutrition, and emotional, social, and physical wellness.
