The REACH Institute

08/22/2025

“Mental health disorders and substance use are a very common comorbidity, including among youth cannabis users,” shares child and adolescent psychiatrist Blair Ritchie, MD FRCPC. With 40% of youth reporting prior cannabis use, pediatric primary care providers are increasingly likely to see patients in this population who also have mental health needs.

For the latest article on the REACH Mental Health Blog, we asked Dr. Ritchie to walk us through what clinicians should know when diagnosing and treating mental health disorders among youth cannabis users.

08/21/2025

Take the leap and be the change for thousands of children and families over your career.

Join our Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) on September 12-14 and leave with confidence and skills to immediately deliver effective mental health care in your practice. You’ll learn to assess, diagnose, and treat common conditions, and understand how and when to refer complex cases.

🕰️ Now’s the time – save your seat by August 27: https://thereachinstitute.org/training/mental-health-pediatric-primary-care/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post

08/19/2025

🚨 New course date!

REACH is offering our Adult Behavioral Health in Primary Care program on December 5-7, and space is very limited. This comprehensive training will equip primary care providers to address a range of mental health conditions, including adult ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance use, and bipolar disorder.

Register today: bit.ly/reachabh

08/18/2025

Thank you to the dedicated providers who joined us on Friday for a CBT for Anxiety in Pediatric Primary Care training. Your commitment to leveling up the mental health care you provide and learning new tools to support pediatric anxiety inspires all of us at REACH.

08/15/2025

A recent study of over 5,000 pediatricians found that those who felt they provided suboptimal mental health care were significantly more likely to experience moral distress – especially those working in under-resourced settings.

At The REACH Institute, we train pediatric primary care providers to deliver effective, evidence-based mental health care with confidence. REACH-trained providers are empowered with skills, resources, and a community of like-minded professionals to support them in doing this vital work.

08/14/2025

REACH’s brand-new Resident Education in Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidality (READS) course supports pediatric residency programs to provide high-quality mental health training by equipping pediatric residency faculty and educators with skills and tools to teach residents how to assess and treat youth mental health conditions.

📅 November 19–20, 2025
🕧 12:30–5:30pm ET (both days, virtual)

In addition to training, participants receive a full teaching toolkit and access to follow-up support sessions so that they can confidently prepare the next generation of pediatricians.
Spots are limited — learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/5RMR50WGgMH

08/12/2025

We just wrapped up another impactful Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) training this weekend ⭐ Thank you to the 37 dedicated providers who joined us from Michigan Clinical Consultation & Care (MC3).

We look forward to continuing to work with participants in the case-based follow-up calls!

08/08/2025

A new report from the University of California paints a sobering picture: U.S. children's health has significantly declined over the past decade. With increased rates of anxiety, depression, and earlier-onset puberty, the need for accessible, effective mental health care is more urgent than ever.

That’s why REACH trains primary care providers, mental health clinicians, and other health professionals to deliver evidence-based care where families need it most. Read the full report: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/new-research-reveals-alarming-decline-us-childrens-health

08/07/2025

Spots are filling up fast, but we're still accepting applications (on a rolling basis) for FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to attend CBT for Depression and Practical Behavior Management in Primary Care. Share this post with providers you know who are working in high-need communities 💛

REACH is offering full scholarships for primary care providers to attend two specialized one-day trainings, and we have limited space remaining:

📅 CBT for Depression – October 8
📅 Practical Behavior Management – November 7

Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis for providers in high-need communities. Application is posted in the comments.

08/05/2025

Want to be the first to know when new course dates are announced or registration deadlines approach? Join the REACH Training Waitlist and customize your preferences to hear only about the trainings that matter to you.

Sign up today: https://ow.ly/wZTf50WAgnf

08/04/2025

We had a fantastic Treatment for Disruptive Behavior Disorders (DBDs) training this weekend with the Vermont Consultation & Psychiatry Access Program (VTCPAP). Check out the photo to see REACH CEO Dr. Lisa Hunter Romanelli leading this impactful learning experience.

This program equips mental health clinicians – including social workers, therapists, counselors, and psychologists – with structured, evidence-based approaches to identifying, diagnosing, and treating DBDs in children and adolescents. We’re grateful for the opportunity to partner with outstanding organizations like VTCPAP and to equip clinicians with the skills to better serve their communities.

08/01/2025

Today is your last chance to register for REACH's CBT for Anxiety in Pediatric Primary Care course on August 15th.

This one-day live, virtual training is packed with practical tools to help providers implement cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques with confidence. Don't miss the opportunity to strengthen your ability to support pediatric patients with anxiety.

Register today (link in comments) ✨