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Dr. Petronella Bell M.D DFAACAP, SFAAP: 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 14 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. 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
- "B.S." in Cell and Molecular Biology, Salisbury University, Salisbury Maryland
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Carillion Virginia Tech, Roanoke, VA 09/2015 - 08/2017
- General Psychiatry, Morehouse School of Medicine Atlanta, GA 06/2012 - 08/2015
- Doctor of Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica West Indies 01/2008 - 12/2011
- B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology, Salisbury University, Salisbury Maryland 09/2002 - 12/2006
Publications
- Mentorship Matters American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 04/2025. AACAP News publication
- 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 Health 03/06/2019
Published Abstracts
- Co-author: AACAP: Reclaiming Hope: Strengthening Families through Systems of Care Approaches 10/2025 Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Vol.64 Issue 10
- Coauthor: AACAP Workshop: Equipping Early Career Psychiatrists with AACAP 10/2024. Tools for Effective Advocacy Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Vol.63 Issue 10
- Co-author: AACAP Workshop: Leadership Skills Development: Enhancing Relationships conflict Resolution and Self Advocacy 10/2024. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Vol.63 Issue 10
- Co-author: AACAP Workshop: Leadership Communication Strategies: Feedback and Delegation.10/2023. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Vol.62 Issue 10 -- Fourth Authur: 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
- 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
International/National Meetings
- Cochair and presenter of the AACAP Institute entitled- “Reclaiming Hope: Strengthening Families through Systems of Care Approaches” 10/20/2025
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
Honors & Awards
- Excellence with Caring Award presented at the FAMU senior pinning ceremony 04/2026
- Specialty Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics 04/2026
- Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 10/2025
- 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.
Professional Service
National
- Selection Committee Member for the AACAP Rieger Service Program Award of Excellence 05/2026- 06/2026
- Review and Selection Committee Member for AACAP Emerging Leaders Fellow 12/2025-02/2026
- Selection Committee Member for the NTTAC SAMHSA AACAP Fellowship 09/2025
- Selection Committee Member for the AACAP Rieger Service Program Award of Excellence 04/2025- 06/2025
- Active Member of the Systems of Care Committee at AACAP 12/2022 - present
- Active participant in the Systems of Care Committee at AACAP 12/2021- 12/2022
- Active participant in the Diversity and Culture Committee 10/2019- present
- Panelist for the AACAP DEI Fellowship Selection Committee 12/2022 - 01/2023
- Panelist for the AACAP DEI Fellowship Selection Committee 12/2021- 01/2022
- Early Career Psychiatrist Representative at AACAP Assembly of Regional Organizations 10/2021- 10/2023
- Panelist at AACAP's Virtual Residency Application Panel 08/25/2021
- Mentor at AACAP's Medical Student & Resident Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program at AACAP 03/2021- present
- Active Member of the Early Career Psychiatrists Committee at AACAP 10/2017- 10/2023
- Active Member of the Black Caucus at AACAP 10/2019 - present
- Active Participant in the Emergency Psychiatry Committee 10/2018 - 12/2021
- Monitor at the AACAP 61st annual meeting in San Diego California 10/2014
- Attendant at "The Neuropsychiatric Dimensions of HIV" training in Arlington Virginia from 08/2011
- American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training 03/2017
- Attended the Brain & AADPRT Conference at San Francisco, CA
Regional/Local
- Advocacy with AAP at Florida state Capital on Children’s Day 02/24/2025
- President of North Central Florida Counsel of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists 01/2026 – present
- Advocacy Laison for North Central Florida Counsel of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists 01/2024 – present
- Secretary for North Central Florida Counsel of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists 09/2024 – 12/2025
- Delegate for North Central Florida Counsel of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists 09/2024 – present
- Member of North Central Florida Counsel of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists 09/2024 – present
- Member of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists of Virginia 10/2022 – 10/2023
- Member of child and adolescent Psychiatrists of Central Ohio 10/2019 - 10/2022
- Member of the Psychiatric Association of Virginia 08/2015 - 08/2019
- National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine - Lead a discussion entitled "Life as a Resident" 07/08/14
Institutional
- Associate Professor at FSU Pediatric Behavioral Health Hub- FL BH IMPACT 04/2025-10/2025
- Member of Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion at CHKD 12/2022- 06/2023
- Member of the Faculty Development Committee The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Psychiatry Department 07/2020 - 09/2021
- Member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee Education Work Group at Nationwide Children’s Hospital 6/2020 - 08/2021
- Collaborative Group Leader for Women in Medicine (WIMS) Nationwide Children's Hospital 05/2021- 08/2021
- Collaborative Group Co-Leader for Women in Medicine (WIMS) Nationwide Children's Hospital 12/2019- 05/2021
- Faculty Member of the Emergency Psychiatry Provision of Care Committee Carilion Virginia Tech 10/2017 - 07/2019
- Faculty Member of the Quality & Inter-professionalism Committee (QUIP) Carilion Virginia Tech 10/2017 - 07/2019
- Faculty Member of the Child and Adolescent Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) Carilion Virginia Tech 10/2017 - 07/2019
- Faculty Member of the Child and Adolescent Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) Carilion Virginia Tech 10/2017 - 07/2019
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow representative to the Graduate Medical Education (GME) Carilion Virginia Tech - 07/2016 - 06/2017
- Fellow representative to the Child & Adolescent Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) Carilion Virginia Tech 07/2016 - 06/2017
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow representative at Quality Improvement Program (QUIP) Carilion Virginia Tech 07/2016 - 06/2017
- Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) Psychiatry Resident Association representative 06/2013 - 06/2015
- Participated in an MSM workshop entitled "HE SAID -- SHE SAID -- WHAT WAS SAID?” 08/2015 (A complete guide for Communication with your patients & colleagues)
- Member of Morehouse Resident Association 06/2012 - 08/2015
Professional Memberships
- American College of Lifestyle Medicine 07/2026- present
- American Academy of Pediatrics 04/2026- present
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) member 08/2012 – present
- American Medical Association (AMA) 08/2008 - present
Educational Activities
Teaching
- Didactic for Premed submit at FAMU: Men’s Mental Health and Early Warning Signs 03/07/2026
- Didactic for Primary Care Providers: Early Detection of Pediatric Suicidal Ideation 06/12/2025 in Primary Care Settings.
- FSU Behavioral Health Collaborative/ FSU & Whole Child Leon Pediatric Behavioral Health Hub
- Didactic for Primary Care Providers: When Bipolar Disorder is on the differential: 03/06/2025 How to get your teens the help they need. FSU Behavioral Health Collaborative/ FSU & Whole Child Leon Pediatric Behavioral Health Hub
- Didactics for Psychiatry Residents: Suicide Prevention 07/20/2024 FSU/ GME- Psychiatry Residency
- Didactic: Mental Health Assessment Training Children Hospital of the Kings Daughters (CHKD)/ EVMS 04/19/2023
- Portfolio Coach for Medical students at OSU 07/2020 - 09/2021
- Provided Didactics for emergency psychiatry residents participating in the Pandemic Elective NCH/OSU 09/2020 - 12/2020
- Didactics on the Biopsychosocial and Cultural formulations for fellows NCH/OSU 01/2020 - 08/2021
- Clinical education of medical students, psychiatry residents, and fellows at NCH 10/2019 - 08/2021
- Teaching and grading medical student OSCE's at The Ohio University School of Medicine 08/2019 - 09/2021
- Clinical education on how to conduct an interview on the psychological impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on patients/ families and how to build a resiliency plan. 09/2020 - 12/2020
- Lecture on the psychosocial impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on patients and their families 09/2020 - 12/2020
- Biopsychosocial Formulation for CAP Fellows at NCH/ OSU 01/2020 - 08/2021
- Provided lectures/didactics to medical students, residents, and fellows OSU 10/2017 - 08/2019
- Clinical education of fellows, residents, and students at NCH 10/2017 - 08/2019
- Provided Board Review Course for the CAP fellows at VTC every Friday 12/2017 - 07/2019
- Provided Neurology Curriculum and lecture series for the CAP fellowship program at VTC 01/2019 - 07/2019
- Provided VTC School of Medicine Courses. Childhood-Onset Anxiety Disorders 05/2019
- Clinical Supervision of VTC CAP Fellows Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Clerkship 10/2017- 08/2019
- Provided didactics "Depression in Children & Adolescents" to The Pediatric Residents at VTC 11/2015
- Provided Psychiatry lecture Series to 2nd and 3rd year MSM medical students 09/2013 - 08/2015
Keynote Speech
- Keynote Speaker for the FAMU College of Science and Technology 4th Annual Pinning Ceremony. Message entitled “Forging the Future from Knowledge to Impact”. 04/29/26
Learner Assessment
- Participated in the Quality Tools School Project at Nationwide Children's Hospital 01/2020 - 03/2020
- Participant in the VTC TEACH program lead by Shari Whiter 10/2017- 07/2019
- Participant in VTC Simulation Faculty Development Series lead by Dr. Fortuna 01/2019 - 06/2019
Curriculum Development
- Emergency Psychiatry Curriculum entitled “Psychiatric Crisis Department Manual” for psychiatry residents and fellows of NCH/ The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 06/2020
- Curriculum development of the Behavioral health component of the Pandemic elective NCH/ The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 07/2020
- Developed the Neurology Curriculum for Child Psychiatry Fellows at Carilion Virginia Tech 01/2019
Educational Leadership and Administration
- Q.A. project, evaluating the effectiveness of the child & adolescent psychiatry Emergency consult service & the Stable Bridge of Care clinic on the E.D. workflow. 03/2018 - 6/2019
- Determining developmental periods of risk for child & adolescent psychiatric hospitalization 08/2016 - 08/2017
Grants and Contract Awards
- Suicide Prevention AACAP Advocacy and Collaboration Grant 05/2023 Role: Principal Investigator for this grant initiative
- Cherish Childhood AACAP Advocacy and Collaboration grant 05/2022 Role: Principal Investigator for this grant initiative