Marvin Behavioral Health: Blog

The Marvin Blog

Resources, perspectives, and updates from the Marvin team. We write for the healthcare workers, clinicians, and leaders navigating the real human side of this work: burnout, mental health, resilience, and what it actually takes to build a sustainable career in medicine.

Why provider fit matters in mental health care

For LGBTQ+ healthcare workers, people of color, first-generation professionals, international clinicians, and others whose identities may shape how they move through the workplace, fit can carry even more weight. It may matter whether a counselor understands identity, culture, family dynamics, discrimination, faith, language, or the subtle exhaustion of having to explain yourself before you can even begin.

Jacinta Harman, MSW, LCSW

Suicide Awareness Month

Marina del Rey, CA, Sept 5, 2023 — As Suicide Awareness Month takes center stage, Marvin Behavioral Health stands united in raising awareness about the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. The organization is steadfast in its commitment to providing vital resources, support, and de-stigmatization of mental health challenges while promoting a culture of understanding and empathy.

Jacinta Harman, MSW, LCSW

Five Steps to Manage Stress as a Healthcare Worker

Feeling overwhelmed with the demands of your healthcare profession? You're not alone. Stress is an inevitable part of the healthcare world, but there are proactive steps you can take to manage it effectively. Dr. Aparna Atluru, Marvin's Chief Medical Officer, shares her insightful advice on developing a stress management plan tailored specifically for healthcare workers.

Providence Mission Hospital partners with Marvin Behavioral Health to support mental wellness

Marina Del Rey, California - Providence Mission Hospital, a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional care, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Marvin Behavioral Health, a trailblazing telehealth platform specializing in mental health services for healthcare professionals.