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REACH seeks to transform children’s health services by helping care providers use proven methods Expanding the “reach” of today’s knowledge is what we do.
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According to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Science, it takes 18 years on average for medical innovations to reach patients. Shortening the wait for science to reach its intended beneficiaries greatly benefits families, communities and society as a whole. REACH and its scientific partners believe that this time lag can be reduced to less than 3 years, giving more than 3 milli

on young people a real chance for happier, healthier and more productive lives. The discovery of even more effective treatments is what we hope for. Please join us in making certain that children and adolescents are not left waiting too long. REACH uses a four-step process to accelerate the time that it takes for state-of-art science to reach local communities:

* Identify and validate the highest-quality scientific findings
* Adapt these new interventions to make them family- and child-friendly
* Quickly disseminate and implement these proven interventions, and
* Empower local communities to sustain this change process through ongoing access to REACH’s latest programs, training materials and technical assistance

06/18/2024

REACH led an impactful CBT for Anxiety in Pediatric Primary Care training this past Friday 🌟 In addition to learning the core components of youth anxiety and how to effectively screen for it, participants learned essential Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques they can immediately implement within the primary care setting. Thank you to all the providers who attended for taking this incredible step for your patients!

Youth anxiety is on the rise: Our next CBT for Anxiety training takes place on October 18 and you can register today to secure your spot: https://ow.ly/FVC850Slf4l

Join the waitlist to be notified of future trainings: https://ow.ly/EF4i50Slf4m

06/17/2024

We are thrilled to congratulate one of REACH’s licensees in Canada, CanREACH-SK, on receiving a national award for excellence in collaborative mental health care. This recognition highlights the outstanding dedication of the CanREACH-SK team. Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement!

06/14/2024

📅 Register by July 5th! REACH’s next Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) program is offered on July 26-28, 2024. This intensive, 3-day virtual program will equip you with the tools needed to confidently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health concerns in children, all within the primary care setting: https://ow.ly/3Ic650SjcjP

Can’t make it in July? We're also offering this training on October 4-6 (at the same link above), or you can join the waitlist to be notified about future trainings: https://ow.ly/eE0H50SjcjO

06/13/2024

🌈 The REACH Institute is dedicated to ensuring that ALL children have access to effective, evidence-based mental health care - especially those who need it most. While we continue this vital work, we encourage you to share these crisis resources, geared towards members of the LGBTQIA+ community, with your network. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, ally, or someone seeking support, access to these resources can make a real difference in someone’s life.

06/12/2024

Stay informed on pediatric mental health! Subscribe to The REACH Institute's newsletter to get the latest updates, resources, and training opportunities delivered right to your inbox. The REACH Report is your gateway to the latest in children’s mental health care - subscribe today!

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06/11/2024

👏 We had a great time leading the Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) program for this weekend’s dedicated participants at Children's Nebraska. Your commitment to improving pediatric mental health care inspires us! We look forward to seeing you these next four months in the follow-up learning calls.

06/10/2024

The mental health of the LGBTQIA+ community is disproportionately impacted by prejudice, discrimination, and barriers to access in the medical and mental health care settings, and these impacts are compounded for children and adolescents.

The Trevor Project's 2022 National Survey of over 33,000 LGBTQ individuals ages 13-24 found that:
🚨 45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered su***de within the past year, and 14% of LGBTQ youth attempted su***de in the past year, with individuals aged 13-17 at particular risk
🚨 73% of LGBTQ youth reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety
🚨 58% of LGBTQ youth reported experiencing symptoms of depression

The data is clear: LGBTQIA+ children and adolescents are at higher risk of mental health concerns and su***de, but this discrepancy is mendable. The Trevor Project also found that “LGBTQ youth who experienced anti-LGBTQ victimization reported more than twice the rate of attempting su***de in the past year compared to those who did not have any of these anti-LGBTQ experiences.”

The REACH Institute is committed to ensuring EVERY child has access to the mental health care that they need. Stay tuned for more info and ways you can take action.

06/07/2024

📅 Mark your calendars! Join us for our 1-day Practical Behavior Management in Pediatric Primary Care course on August 23rd.

This virtual training will enable participants to effectively incorporate behavior management strategies in the pediatric primary care setting. Register by August 9th to secure your spot! Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your practice: https://ow.ly/hMm950S96eg

For more training dates, join our waitlist to be notified as new registration opportunities are released: https://ow.ly/Y6RV50S96ef

06/06/2024

📢 Providers! Learn how you can better support your LGBTQIA+ patients in the webinar “Supporting LGBTQIA+ Kids" available for free on our website: youtu.be/SVUtc_cvGZ0

As Amy Dryer, MD shares in the webinar, "It is our job to educate ourselves through our own ingenuity. It is not the responsibility of LBGTQ+ folks to teach us." 🏳️‍🌈

06/05/2024

"Many of us have had to learn this on the fly...I don't know how anyone could go through practice without it."

Meet Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) Alum Jean Braden, NP. A nurse practitioner based in Montana, Jean has been practicing since 1987, and like many other providers, she's noticed a significant rise in child and adolescent mental health cases. Read Jean's full story on our website to hear how the PPP gave her newfound confidence and the skills to tackle tough cases: thereachinstitute.org/ppp-testimonial-braden

06/03/2024

An estimated 57.8 million U.S. adults (in 2021) live with a mental illness.

Primary care providers are uniquely positioned to increase access and improve outcomes by providing effective mental health care within the primary care setting.

From June 21-23, The REACH Institute is offering a 3-day virtual training for Adult Behavioral Health to family physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants – registration closes this Friday, June 7th!

Sign up now at bit.ly/reachABH to save your seat.

06/01/2024

Happy Pride Month from all of us at The REACH Institute! Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing information about the intersection of mental health and the q***r community, mental health resources for LGBTQIA+ individuals, and support for providers serving members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Stay tuned, and have a safe and happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈

05/28/2024

🌟 Learn to address common children's mental health concerns in your practice!

REACH is offering our virtual Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) training on July 26-28 (⏰ register by July 5!) and October 4-6.

REGISTER TODAY: bit.ly/reachPPP

JOIN THE WAITLIST to be notified about future training dates: bit.ly/PPPwaitlist

05/27/2024

From everyone at The REACH Institute, we wish you a safe and peaceful Memorial Day.

29% of veterans who were deployed in Iraq & Afghanistan have experienced or currently experience PTSD, compared to 6% for the general population. For those struggling on this day of remembrance, PBS offers a list of mental health resources for veterans and their families: https://ow.ly/BlQp50RX6vy

05/23/2024

If you’re a primary care provider, you’re likely supporting the mental health of many of your patients to the very best of your ability, and there’s no doubt you’re changing lives. But this Mental Health Month, it’s important to remember that no one can pour from an empty cup.

Read this article with supportive strategies to help physicians avoid burnout while providing compassionate care: https://ow.ly/O7sB50RTfLV

For more self-care tools geared towards individuals in direct service professions, visit the Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) website: https://ow.ly/YeoL50RTfLW

05/22/2024

Registration is now open for Addressing Trauma in Pediatric Primary Care, a full-day virtual training on August 9.

Learn to differentiate between adverse childhood experiences and traumatic stress, detect and respond to trauma in older children and adolescents, use trauma informed pharmacologic principles, and more!

Eligible providers include pediatricians, nurse practitioners, family physicians, and physicians assistants. Register today: https://ow.ly/oq3j50RQeKN

Can’t attend on August 9? Sign up for the November 8 course date, or join our waitlist to be notified of future trainings: https://ow.ly/gn9W50RQeKM

05/21/2024

The REACH team had a great training weekend with Affiliated Pediatric Practices (APP). The Massachusetts-based providers attended our Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) course and will continue to strengthen their skills in group learning calls over the next 4 months. Thank you, APP, for your commitment to providing the best possible mental health care to your patients!

05/20/2024

In recognition of Mental Health Month, check out our list of ways that providers can integrate mental health care into their practice:

💚 Connect with a Child Psychiatry Access Program (CPAP) professional in your area to access a psychiatric consultation for your pediatric patients: https://www.nncpap.org/map
💚 View our Rating Scales page for evidence-based screening tools you can incorporate in your practice immediately to assess concerns like aggression, anxiety, depression, adhd, and more: thereachinstitute.org/training/rating-scales/
💚 Attend a REACH training to strengthen your mental health diagnosis and treatment skills: thereachinstitute.org/training/

For more provider tools, visit our website: thereachinstitute.org/mental-health-month

05/18/2024

The REACH Institute is offering a second round of *full scholarships* to attend the Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) program - applications close on June 3! If you’re a pediatric primary care provider working in a medically underserved community, visit bit.ly/pppscholarship to apply today.

05/17/2024

Pediatric primary care providers: Join us from July 26-28 for a 3-day interactive virtual training, Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP)! This training empowers pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to effectively diagnose and treat common mental health issues in children. Space is limited — register by July 5 to expand your knowledge base and level up your practice!

👉 https://ow.ly/hgaT50RJqrN

Already completed the PPP? Help us reach more providers and change more lives by sharing this post with your community 🙌

05/16/2024

Today is , and we encourage you to get involved in a way that feels right for you.

Action will look different for everyone, so we’re sharing ways you can take action for yourself, your loved ones, and your community – visit thereachinstitute.org/mental-health-month.

In addition to our website, Mental Health is Health has a great online resource with supportive actions you can take for both yourself and your loved ones: www.mentalhealthishealth.us

For more about Mental Health Action Day, visit www.mentalhealthaction.network

05/15/2024

Please join us in congratulating the 11 exceptional providers who’ve been awarded scholarships for our Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) training program!

These outstanding clinicians are providing critical care to children and adolescents across the US, from South Carolina to California to residential detention programs in Massachusetts. Their REACH training will equip them with foundational tools for diagnosing and treating mental health disorders in students.

Learn more about each scholarship recipient on our website: https://ow.ly/lOQt50RHvzw

REACH is offering a second round of scholarships to providers working in under-served communities - apply by June 3: https://ow.ly/XHm350RHvzv

05/15/2024

If you serve adults in your primary care practice, this program is vital: Register for Adult Behavioral Health in Primary Care today!

The comprehensive 3-day training on June 21-23 equips clinicians with the tools, skills, and confidence to provide evidence-based mental health care for adult patients.

Learn more about CME credits and register here before time runs out: https://ow.ly/JJ6e50RGtBp

05/14/2024

One way you can take action this Mental Health Month is by accessing and sharing critical resources, like Text/Telephone Hotlines.

These hotlines connect people who are in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency with emotional support, guidance, and resources. There are hotlines for different concerns (like substance abuse, su***de, and sexual assault) and hotlines centered around specific communities (such as the LGBTQIA+ community and youth.)

To access support for yourself or someone you know, swipe to view a list of available hotlines. To aid in the effort to spread awareness and increase access to these resources, share this post with your community.

05/13/2024

On May 1st, 9th, and 10th, REACH delivered our flagship training, the Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) program, to pediatric residents and faculty at Columbia University, as well as faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine.

The course enabled a new group of providers in New York to enter the workforce ready to deliver the most up-to-date, evidence-based mental health care to their patients. This is a huge step toward ensuring all children have access to the quality mental health care they deserve - check out these photos from the training!

05/10/2024

Today, The REACH Institute is partnering with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University for the final day of a 3-day Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) training. This training will equip pediatric faculty and residents with the tools to incorporate assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common mental health concerns into their primary care practice, increasing access and improving mental health outcomes.

Stay tuned for more information about this exciting partnership!

05/09/2024

REACH Board Member Spotlight: Paula Davis

As a mom, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for children's mental health, board member Paula Davis brings her full heart to our mission at The REACH Institute.

A University of Michigan alum, Paula found her calling in purposeful PR and communications work – her impressive resume boasts over 30 years of communications work with companies like Colgate-Palmolive, Pepsi, and Sears.

Just last year, Paula founded In Real Life Ventures, a startup focused on encouraging young people to have more in-person experiences with one another. “We want to help kids understand that they are healthier in mind and body when they are connected to people IN REAL LIFE.”

"Whether it's technology, the COVID pandemic, loneliness...we are facing a crisis of children's mental health," Paula says. Having experienced the impact of unmet mental health needs in her own life, she was drawn to REACH’s mission of improving children’s access to this vital care. "De-stigmatization and awareness are important, but so are solutions – REACH provides a solution.”

This Mother's Day, we celebrate Paula and all the moms playing vital roles in supporting children's mental health needs. In her free time, you’ll find Paula leading a Girl Scout Troop, watching a documentary, or spending time with her family, who she calls her “whole world”.

We are grateful to Paula for sharing her expertise, advocacy, and heart with REACH!

05/09/2024

With the current shortage of psychiatric care providers in the healthcare space right now, PAs are great candidates to fill these gaps and provide quality mental health care. Help fill the gaps and register for The REACH Institute's Patient-Centered Mental Health Clinic with the link below! Learn to diagnose and treat mental health conditions as they appear in everyday practice. This program will teach you how to manage the most common issues, saving referrals to mental health specialists for complex cases!

Today is the last day to register. Visit the link below to grab your seat ASAP!
https://bit.ly/4bu9CeH

05/08/2024

REACH is offering a second round of FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to attend our Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) training — to be eligible, you must be a pediatrician, family physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant currently serving an under-resourced community.

👉 thereachinstitute.org/training/scholarships

Apply by June 3 for a fully-funded seat in this 3-day, interactive virtual program, or help us transform more lives by sharing this post with a fellow provider!

05/07/2024

This weekend, REACH led a fully-funded training, Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP), for Georgia-based primary care providers. Thanks to a generous donor, participants attended at no cost and were left with increased skills and confidence in assessing, diagnosing, and treating the mental health of their patients.

142 of Georgia’s 159 counties are designated health professional shortage areas (HPSAs), meaning that access to mental health care is even more difficult for many Georgia residents. Thank you to this weekend’s training participants for your commitment to increasing families’ access to evidence-based mental health care!

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One in eight children experience an anxiety disorder, and primary care providers can help! Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques can be incredibly effective for treating anxiety, and with the right training and resources, PCP’s can support their patients, drastically improving outcomes. There’s still space in our June training, CBT for Anxiety in Pediatric Primary Care – register today to secure your spot: https://ow.ly/cXKA50Rjui9 The video features an edited snippet of REACH staff and faculty role-playing a common patient scenario. At the full training, participants will observe the provider implementing a detailed, evidence-based CBT technique to support the child in taking the first steps to overcome their fears and make it to the sleepover 🥳 #REACH4kids #childrensmentalhealthmatters #pediatricCME

Happy Holidays from The REACH Institute! 🎄 Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season. #REACH4Kids #ChildrensMentalHealth #HappyHolidays

Check out this inspiring video of REACH Founder and AARP Purpose Prize winner, Dr. Peter S. Jensen MD, as he underscores the need for early intervention and prevention of children’s mental health issues within primary care. Watch, as Dr. Jensen takes you inside an evidence-based REACH training course for PCPs, hear testimonials from several REACH-trained PCPs and learn more about what REACH has to offer. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of the families we serve! #REACH4Kids #childrensmentalhealth #AARP

Today is Mental Health Action Day! As a proud partner, The REACH Institute is shifting the conversation from awareness to ACTION! REACH's Action Signs Toolkit is a valuable, free resource for educators, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to identify children at behavioral and emotional risk. The toolkit includes quick reference guides, definitions, fact sheets for each action item and more. https://thereachinstitute.org/training/free-resources/ #REACH4kids #childrensmentalhealth #mentalhealthaction #mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealthactionday #mentalhealth

REACH PPP in San Leandro, CA

Speaker 1: Elena Man, MD and Board Chair, introducing REACH to supporters in New York. Speaker 2: Judy Warner, REACH board member, speaking about our work and hers in children’s mental health.