Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP)
Build the skills and confidence to help your patients thrive.
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Pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants
The Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) program trains you to diagnose and treat anxiety, depression, and ADHD – the mental health conditions you see most in practice. You’ll handle the common cases yourself and refer only the complex ones to specialists.
You’ll leave with tools you can use immediately:
- Validated assessments to get data from patients and families
- Clinical guidelines for differential diagnosis
- Quick-reference medication guides
- Sample forms for referring patients to psychotherapy
Our faculty — pediatricians, developmental-behavioral pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and child and adolescent psychiatrists — will help you transform your practice, improve patient outcomes, and feel better about the work you do every day.
PPP has two components:
- A 3-day, 16.25-hour interactive workshop focused on building skills and confidence in diagnosing and treating pediatric behavioral health problems.
- A 4-month case-based follow-up program — eight bimonthly, one-hour group calls with national primary care and child psychiatry experts to reinforce and deepen your learning.
Participants can earn AMA Category 1 and ANCC credits for both components.
COURSE GOALS
After PPP, you’ll confidently:
Identify and differentiate common pediatric behavioral health conditions — including depression, ADHD, anxiety disorders (including PTSD), oppositional and conduct disorders.
Manage psychopharmacology — select medications, adjust dosages, monitor progress, and minimize side effects.
Build and activate a treatment plan using the resources already available to you: family members, school staff, and community clinicians.
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Accreditation & Designation
CME Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and The REACH Institute are jointly accredited by the ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
AMA Credit Designation
AMA Credit Designation
This live activity is designated for a maximum of 24.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with their participation.
ANCC Credit Designation
This live activity is designated for a maximum of 24.25 ANCC contact hours, awarded based on documented attendance and completed evaluations.
AAPA Credit Designation
Authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), this activity is designated for 24.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should claim credit commensurate with their participation.
Hear from participants
“There are so many things that are easily fixed, very quickly, after this training. I don’t know how anyone could go through practice without it. Our patients need our help and this program fills the knowledge gap.”
— Jean Braden, NP
Montana
“This course was far and away the most effective CME I have participated in. I walked away with knowledge — but also feeling like I could do something.”
— Barbara Miller, MD
Missouri
“Over the years, the number of patients I see that have mental health concerns has gone up significantly. I had heard good things about the PPP program…I just could not believe how good it was. The way it’s taught is just perfection. So well done.”
– Sarah Lester, MD
New London, NH
YOUR Questions Answered
PPP is built for pediatric primary care clinicians — pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants — who see mental health challenges in their patients every day and want to feel more confident addressing them.
You’ll leave with the skills to diagnose and treat the most common pediatric mental health conditions yourself — including anxiety, depression, and ADHD – managing straightforward cases in your practice and reserving specialist referrals for complex ones.
PPP has two components: a 3-day, 16.25-hour interactive workshop, followed by a 4-month case-based follow-up program with eight bimonthly one-hour group calls led by national primary care and child psychiatry experts.
Yes. Most PPP sessions are offered virtually, with some in-person options available. Check current course dates for format and time zone details — virtual sessions are scheduled across ET, CT, and PT schedules.
Participants can earn up to 24.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 24.25 ANCC contact hours, or 24.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits by completing both the workshop and the follow-up program.
You’ll receive validated assessment instruments, clinical guidelines for differential diagnosis, and quick-reference medication guides — practical tools you can use in your practice immediately after the workshop.
Yes. REACH offers private PPP courses for groups of 15 or more. Visit our Group Training page to explore options or submit an inquiry. Customized scheduling is available for healthcare systems and institutions.
Yes. REACH awards scholarships each year to primary care clinicians in underserved or resource-limited communities. Visit our Scholarships page to learn more about eligibility and how to apply.
Cancellations made 20 or more days before the course receive a 90% refund. Refunds decrease on a sliding scale closer to the course date. Transfers to another session are available within 12 months of registration.
Still Have Questions?
Our team is happy to help you determine if the
PPP is the right fit for you or your institution.
Schedule a Group Training
REACH offers customized training for groups of 15 or more.
Visit our Group Training page to learn more.
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