Upstate Mental Health REACH Initiative

04/21/2026

Join Dr. Nevena Radonjić for our ECHO tomorrow:
Integrating Psychiatric Rating Scales into Primary Care Practice.

This session will offer practical, meaningful tools to better support patients.

📅 Wednesday at 12 PM
💻 Virtual session

We hope you’ll join us!



Join here: https://echo.zoom.us/j/735931981?pwd=Tk5VYmNyMndOZmM2V1NIQkpSdFMxZz09

04/14/2026

We’re so excited for tomorrow’s ECHO session at NOON! 🩵

Prescribing and Monitoring Psychiatric Medications: A Guide for Primary Care with Cecilia Zemanek, MD, assistant prof at SUNY Upstate Medical University.

If you’re in primary care (or just interested in learning more!), this is going to be such a helpful and informative session. Don’t miss it!

CLICK to join: https://echo.zoom.us/j/735931981?pwd=Tk5VYmNyMndOZmM2V1NIQkpSdFMxZz09

04/13/2026

There’s still time to register for our upcoming REACH Intensive Educational Workshop on May 3!

With support from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, we’re committed to laying the groundwork for a healthier, more resilient New York. In times of need, it’s an honor to partner with Mother Cabrini to bolster the health and well-being of vulnerable communities.

We will see you in less than 3 short weeks!

Click below to register:
https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/4gU7TvCZQf6uHokwuGKkTg #/registration

04/09/2026

📣 REACH Workshop is coming up on May 3rd—just 24 days away!

We are looking forward to joining via Zoom in this accessible tele-education session with fellow NYS primary care providers. REACH continues to bring high-quality psychiatric training directly to providers, removing geographic barriers and supporting real-time learning and case discussion across New York State. This important work is made possible by the generous support of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. Don’t miss it, register now and be part of the movement! 🧠✨ Upstate Medical University

Register: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/4gU7TvCZQf6uHokwuGKkTg #/registration

04/06/2026

We are so excited to share that our next REACH workshop is coming up on May 3rd 🩵 It will be a full-day experience focused on learning, growth, and meaningful connection. Registration is open now, but please make sure to sign up by April 15th if you’d like to join us.

Register here: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/4gU7TvCZQf6uHokwuGKkTg #/registration

Hope to see you there!

03/31/2026

Get ready for our first ECHO, happening TOMORROW! ✨

Join us virtually tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1 at 12pm as Dr. Thomas Schwartz, Distinguished Teaching Professor here at Upstate Medical University leads an insightful discussion on treatment-resistant depression.

One of the greatest strengths of this program is its tele-education model, which brings high-quality psychiatric training directly to providers wherever they are. By removing geographic barriers, REACH makes it possible to connect, learn from experts, and discuss real cases in real time across New York State!

Tune in tomorrow at 12 PM:
https://echo.zoom.us/j/735931981?pwd=Tk5VYmNyMndOZmM2V1NIQkpSdFMxZz09

03/26/2026

We’re excited to announce the Upstate Medical University Mental Health REACH Initiative Spring Workshop is almost here! 🧠✨

Join us virtually on Sunday, May 3, 2026 for a full day of practical learning, case discussions, and expert insights from the SUNY Upstate Medical University Department of Psychiatry, supported by the Mother Cabrini Foundation.

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Over 600 providers across New York have already participated—at no cost!
💬 Connect with peers, discuss real cases, and strengthen mental health care statewide.

🚨 Spots are limited—register soon to secure your place!
REGISTER below:
https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/4gU7TvCZQf6uHokwuGKkTg #/registration

Learn more about REACH here:
https://www.upstate.edu/psychiatry/education/continuous-education/reach.php

03/24/2026

ECHO kicks off April 1—and it’s just 8 days away!

Join fellow NYS providers on Wednesday, April 1 at 12 PM ET for our first session, where Dr. Schwartz, Distinguished Teaching Professor and gifted psychopharmacologist, will share practical strategies for treating depression and anxiety when SSRIs aren’t enough.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and collaborate with colleagues across the state!

Click below to join us next Wednesday at 12 PM 👇
https://echo.zoom.us/j/735931981?pwd=Tk5VYmNyMndOZmM2V1NIQkpSdFMxZz09&fbclid=IwY2xjawQvuKZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtWVJGcHdnN0d1ODhRQ3N4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqZO1t1q0Lbx9eegR6S2c11emHoPmpwblyKmmw_KFU3ZVnvfKzXO0pp5U5xn_aem_9teZb8SaD9xQZJzwJrSV7w

03/19/2026

🌟 We’re excited to share that the Upstate Mental Health REACH Initiative Spring Workshop is coming up quickly! Our Workshop will be held virtually on Sunday, May 3, 2026. 🌟

The REACH Initiative, started by the Department of Psychiatry in 2022 and supported by the Mother Cabrini Foundation, is designed to help primary care providers improve their skills in diagnosing and treating common mental health conditions we see every day. 🧠

Over the past two years, more than 600 healthcare providers from 51 counties across New York have participated, and it’s all at no cost. We’ll be tuning in to hear from a fantastic lineup of medical professionals sharing insights on relevant topics. It’s a great chance for NYS healthcare providers to connect, discuss cases from your practice with our faculty, and strengthen mental health care across the state. 🩺

Learn more about the program and register (It's free!) here: https://www.upstate.edu/psychiatry/education/continuous-education/reach.php

Registration link: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/4gU7TvCZQf6uHokwuGKkTg #/registration

03/16/2026

Welcome Back! Just two short weeks to go until the Upstate REACH Spring ECHO series begins! Join fellow NYS providers on Wednesday, April 1 at 12 PM ET as we kick off our first ECHO session with Dr. Schwartz, Distinguished Teaching Professor, on practical approaches to treatment-resistant depression and anxiety when SSRIs aren’t enough.

Click the link below to join on April 1 at 12pm!
https://echo.zoom.us/j/735931981?pwd=Tk5VYmNyMndOZmM2V1NIQkpSdFMxZz09

03/09/2026

Just one month to go until the Upstate REACH Spring ECHO series begins! Join fellow NYS providers on Wednesday, April 1 at 12 PM ET for a session with Dr. Schwartz on practical approaches to treatment-resistant depression and anxiety when SSRIs aren’t enough.
Upstate Medical University


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02/02/2026

Great news! 🌱
The Upstate Mental Health REACH Spring Cycle is starting soon, and we can't wait to have you join us!🧠
Keep an eye out for more details coming your way shortly. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

Learn more about the program here:

Upstate Mental Health REACH Initiative is an educational activity founded by the Department of Psychiatry in 2022 and funded by the Patrick Lee Foundation and the Mother Cabrini Foundation. REACH Initiative aims to increase the competencies of primary care providers in diagnosing and treating menta....