The REACH Institute

03/06/2026

Episode 3 of the REACHing Solutions podcast is now available.

In this conversation, developmental-behavioral pediatrician and longtime REACH faculty member Gene Hershorin, MD shares practical strategies for one of the most common challenges in pediatric practice: time. When visits are often limited to 15 minutes, addressing behavioral health concerns can feel overwhelming. Dr. Hershorin offers realistic guidance to help clinicians integrate mental health care into busy schedules without compromising quality.

03/04/2026

We spent the past two days leading our Treatment for Disruptive Behavior Disorders training for mental health clinicians from Brunswick County Schools in North Carolina.

This week, school-based clinicians have built a strong foundation in practical, evidence-based strategies to address behavioral challenges in children and adolescents. We’re grateful for the engagement and commitment of this group and look forward to expanding the training to providers in Pender County, NC next week!

02/27/2026

New on the REACH Mental Health Blog: “Making Time for Mental Health Care — Advice for Pediatric Primary Care Clinicians.” This article offers practical strategies to help pediatric clinicians integrate mental health care into everyday practice, even when time is limited.

02/26/2026

🚨 Very limited space remains for REACH's PPP program on March 27-29. available at no cost for NJ-based pediatric primary care clinicians! Applications are open until all spots are filled.

New Jersey pediatric primary care providers: REACH is offering full scholarships to attend our Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) program on March 27-29 (live & virtual), and spots are filling up.

If you're a NJ-based pediatrician, family physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant, register today to enhance the mental health care you offer your young patients. The three-day training is followed by four months of case-based calls to solidify learning, and the full program is offered at no cost.

02/24/2026

Thank you to all 44 clinicians who joined us this weekend for another impactful PPP training! Although we know you've already begun putting your skills to practice this week, we look forward to seeing you in the bimonthly group learning calls to continue building on your new skills ✨

02/20/2026

On Tuesday, REACH led a Treatment for Disruptive Behavior Disorders training for school-based mental health clinicians in Pender County, North Carolina, equipping them with practical, evidence-based strategies to address behavioral challenges in children and adolescents (check out the screenshot from the group discussion!)

Thank you to all the clinicians from Pender County Schools who joined us this week ✨

02/18/2026

In January alone, REACH led six trainings, two of which were in-person — one in St. Petersburg, Florida, with the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County (check out the photos from that weekend!), and one at Columbia University with pediatric residents and faculty.

So far in 2026, REACH has equipped over 128 clinicians with practical, evidence-based mental health skills. Over the course of their careers, these health professionals will impact thousands of children and families ✨ We look forward to building on this impact throughout the rest of our 20th anniversary year!

02/13/2026

We know you work hard to support your pediatric patients. Could a better understanding of school systems strengthen your impact?

On March 13, participants of our Collaborating with Schools course will learn the differences between 504 plans and IEPS (and how to help families navigate them), gain expert insights on addressing school refusal, absenteeism, and disciplinary practices, and understand coding and billing practices for school-related work. This course date is for alumni of REACH’s Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) program.

In the words of two recent participants:

📢 “This gave me ‘permission’ to encourage parents to allow collaboration with schools. I can now better understand all aspects of their day-to-day struggles and best help them thrive!”

📢 “[This is] very important info for all practitioners caring for children and really useful info on the school angle of caring for our patients.”

Register by February 27 to level up your practice.

02/10/2026

This Black History Month, we honor the Black pioneers in mental health who've paved the way for greater awareness and care. Mental Health America has created a powerful tribute to these trailblazers on their website: https://mhanational.org/black-pioneers-mental-health

We're also shouting out organizations like the Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM). BEAM is helping expand access to culturally responsive mental health support through training, community resources, and national networks of care. The Black Virtual Wellness Directory on the BEAM website is a resource listing practitioners by state for those who might prefer care from a Black clinician – check it out here: https://wellness.beam.community/

02/05/2026

Our newest article is live on the REACH Mental Health Blog, featuring insights from clinical psychopharmacologist/psychiatric pharmacist Lynn Crismon, PharmD, on key considerations around pharmacogenomic testing.

This piece explores what providers should know when evaluating whether—and when—pharmacogenomic tools may be helpful in clinical decision-making.

Read the full article: https://ow.ly/6erq50Y9zmi

01/30/2026

This week, REACH delivered our flagship training, the Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) program to a dedicated group of pediatric residents and faculty at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University, as well as residents and faculty from Weill Cornell Medicine.

We are thrilled to be supporting a new group of New York providers as they build the skills and confidence to deliver evidence-based mental health care in their practices and increase access to life-saving care for thousands of children and families. Thank you to all of this week’s participants!

01/30/2026

On Friday, The REACH Institute had the pleasure of leading a Practical Behavior Management in Pediatric Primary Care training for a fantastic group of clinicians.

This course equips pediatric primary care providers with practical, evidence-based strategies to support children and families with common behavioral challenges—right in the primary care setting.

Our next opportunity to take this course is August 21, and registration is open ✨