The REACH Institute

03/27/2026

Last month, we hosted a powerful REACH Roundtable discussion focused on The Many Faces of School Avoidance.

This alumni-exclusive conversation, led by expert REACH faculty, sparked rich dialogue and practical problem-solving among alums navigating complex school-related mental health challenges.

PPP program alumni can now access the full recording in the Community Hub Resource Center.

03/25/2026

Many pediatric primary care clinicians encounter depression in their patients but don’t always feel equipped to address it in the moment. This course is designed to change that.

Join The REACH Institute on April 17, 2026, for our CBT for Depression in Pediatric Primary Care training. This one-day virtual course equips providers with practical cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies they can implement immediately to confidently support patients with depression, even when specialty care isn’t accessible.

Registration closes April 3—just over one week away!

03/20/2026

We had a great time at the NAPNAP National Conference this past week ✨

It was a pleasure reconnecting with nurse practitioner alums and meeting so many others who are passionate about advancing pediatric mental health care in primary care settings.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with us — we look forward to seeing you in a training soon!

03/16/2026

This past weekend, REACH led two trainings for a total of 52 clinicians:

🧠 Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) program with the Michigan Child Collaborative Care (MC3) telepsychiatry line
*and*
🏫 Collaborating with Schools in Pediatric Primary Care for a group of PPP alumni

We’re grateful to partner with dedicated practitioners and systems working to expand access to effective, evidence-based mental health care ✨

03/12/2026

Ensure you’re providing trauma-informed health care by learning how to recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma in children—and what to do when you see them in primary care.

Our Addressing Trauma in Pediatric Primary Care training on May 8, 2026 helps pediatric primary care clinicians detect and respond to trauma with greater confidence and clarity. Led by expert REACH faculty, this one-day live virtual course provides practical tools that can be applied immediately in clinical practice.

Following the course, participants join four bimonthly group learning calls to support implementation and case-based learning. Register by April 24.

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!