Mitchell Berger

Jan 16, 2025 | kevinmd.com | Mitchell Berger |Aaron Morgenstein |Amy Bissada |Jen Barna

At the beginning of 2024, the nation continued to experience the impact of three declared public health emergencies with significant behavioral health implications: COVID-19, Mpox, and the opioid crisis. At the same time, three major national associations continued to highlight what they first described in 2021 as a “youth mental health crisis.” As we enter 2025, emergency declarations for two of these — Mpox and COVID-19 — have expired.

Nov 18, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Debbie Moore-Black |Martin Lustick |Mitchell Berger |Timothy Hoff

It was that bewitching hour. 0300. Behavioral health unit/behavioral health intensive care unit. She was a small young woman. Her eyes appeared black as coal, as if her soul had been sucked out repeatedly. There were bruises around her eyes, black and blue punch marks up and down her arms. Several superficial cuts on her forearm—self-destruction. She was quiet, almost invisible. She wanted to sit in the corner of her bed, curled up in a fetal position. He was so charming.

Nov 14, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Shane Tenny |Steven Siegel |Martin Lustick |Mitchell Berger

Dr. Peter Onorato, an accomplished anesthesiologist, found himself at a crossroads. With a lucrative career and a substantial income, he was eager to grow his wealth. Like many high-income earners, Peter believed he could outsmart the market. Despite his wife’s concerns, he decided to invest over $300,000 in a tech startup after several days of online “research” and hearing from several colleagues in the doctor’s lounge about the expected 25-30 percent returns.

Sep 11, 2024 | hstoday.us | Mitchell Berger

By Mitchell Berger, MPH. Mr Berger brings extensive experience in public health, with a focus on emergency preparedness, mental health and substance use disorder integration, and addressing health disparities, including work on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) for federal public health agencies. Prior to joining the federal government, Mr. Berger served as a Public Health Planner for local health departments.

Sep 11, 2024 | hstoday.us | Mitchell Berger

Mr Berger brings extensive experience in public health, with a focus on emergency preparedness, mental health and substance use disorder integration, and addressing health disparities, including work on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) for federal public health agencies. Prior to joining the federal government, Mr. Berger served as a Public Health Planner for local health departments.