The REACH Institute

10/09/2025

When you register for the Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) program, you’ll leave with more than just increased knowledge and comfort.
In addition to the 3-day course and 8 case-based follow-up calls, participants receive:

✔ Validated assessments
✔ Clinical guidelines
✔ Quick-reference medication guides
✔ Sample referral forms
✔ Access to the REACH Alumni Community Hub

Join our final course of 2025 on November 14–16 (virtual ET schedule) – Register by October 31: https://ow.ly/o6bv50X8SCM

10/08/2025

Today, REACH led a CBT for Depression in Pediatric Primary Care course at no cost for a dedicated group of providers working in high-need communities across the country.

In today's training, participants gained the knowledge, skills, and confidence to implement cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to support children and teens suffering from depression.

10/03/2025

October is National ADHD Awareness Month 🧡 According to the CDC, approximately 7.1 million U.S. children ages 3-17 have an ADHD diagnosis.

At REACH, we equip primary care providers with the tools to assess, diagnose, and treat ADHD confidently—helping children, teens, and adults get the care they need, when they need it.

10/02/2025

Last chance! Registration closes TOMORROW for our new one-day course, Collaborating with Schools in Pediatric Primary Care. Join us October 17 to learn evidence-based strategies to assess school-related behavioral health concerns and partner effectively with educators.

📣 New program for PPP Alumni! Collaborating with Schools in Pediatric Primary Care on October 17

This one-day, live virtual course gives pediatric primary care providers practical strategies to assess and address school-related behavioral health concerns, guide parents through accommodations, and partner effectively with educators.

🚨 Registration closes October 3rd.

09/30/2025

REACH Alumni Leadership Council members Catherine Kent, MD and Maryellen Flaherty-Hewitt, MD attended the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference in Denver and spread the word about REACH training programs 💛💙

09/29/2025

On Friday, REACH led a Treatment for Disruptive Behavior Disorders (DBDs) training for a great group of providers! These one-day courses give mental health clinicians—including therapists, social workers, and counselors—practical tools to address behavioral disorders in children and adolescents.

Thank you to all of Friday's participants 💛 We look forward to seeing you in the follow-up group calls.

09/26/2025

⏳Last chance in 2025: Looking for practical tools to support children and teens with anxiety in your primary care practice? Register by October 11 to join our CBT for Anxiety in Pediatric Primary Care program on October 24.

Now is the perfect time to level up the care you provide to children and teens with anxiety. In this one-day, interactive training, you’ll gain tools and strategies you can implement immediately in your practice, just in time to support your patients through the challenges of the holiday season.

Save your seat: https://ow.ly/iSQb50X2ZMU

09/25/2025

“The first time you ask a kid about su***de, it’s scary,” explains Eugene Hershorin, MD, a developmental pediatrician and REACH faculty member. “But navigating that fear and asking the question can save a child’s life.” New on the REACH Mental Health Blog: PCPs Are on the Front Lines of Su***de Prevention: Tools to Feel More Confident Having the Hard Conversations

Read more: https://ow.ly/oIzr50WXL8V

09/23/2025

Most young people who die by su***de in the US do not have a previous mental health diagnosis, according to a recent study. This reinforces the importance of early identification and intervention in primary care.

Read more: https://ow.ly/Q8MJ50WXO8I

09/22/2025

Want to be the first to know when REACH has new training dates?

Join our training waitlist to customize notifications for the programs that matter most to you, like our Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) trainings, our new Collaborating with Schools program, or our flagship PPP.

🔗 https://ow.ly/Mhrl50WXNXy

09/19/2025

📣 New program: CBT for Anxiety in Adult Primary Care on November 7

This one-day, live virtual course equips providers to assess and diagnose adult anxiety and implement cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies within the primary care setting.

Register by October 24: https://ow.ly/MEYe50WXNKj

09/17/2025

This Su***de Prevention & Awareness Month, we are reminded that timely support can save lives. Providers, families, and communities all play a role in making sure that everyone facing mental health challenges has access to the care they need.

For those in crisis, immediate access to an affirming and trained crisis counselor can make all the difference. Please join us in sharing these hotlines widely.