Posts by The REACH Institute
ADHD and Racial Disparities: What Clinicians Can Do
“When a parent of color raises concerns about their child’s behavior, clinicians should always stop to assess for underlying disorders,” explains child and adolescent psychiatrist Brittainy Erby, MD. “I see many children and adolescents of color who have been diagnosed with a behavior disorder, but they actually have untreated ADHD.” The research reinforces what Dr.…
Read MoreWhen Adolescent Patients Transition to College: The Provider’s Role
“Any transition is a time that our patients can trip and fall,” explains Tina Nicholson, MD, a family doctor specializing in children and youth mental health. The transition to college, especially if it involves moving away from home, is no exception. To understand how providers can help adolescents navigate this transition, we spoke with REACH…
Read MoreIs it autism, or something else?
With Autism Spectrum Disorder, early screening and intervention are essential—with diagnosis ideally made in early childhood. But as shared in our recent article about how autism may present at different ages, less severe cases may not be detected until children are school-aged or adolescents, especially among girls. We asked REACH faculty member Ron Marino, DO/MPH,…
Read MorePPP Training Program – virtual CT schedule: Nov 2025
The Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) Mini-Fellowship increases clinicians’ comfort with assessing, diagnosing, and treating pediatric mental health concerns. Participants can earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by completing the mini-fellowship components: (a) A dynamic three-day course, followed by (b) eight case-based, group learning calls. Read more about the course here…
Read MorePPP Training Program – virtual ET schedule: Sept 2025
The Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) Mini-Fellowship increases clinicians’ comfort with assessing, diagnosing, and treating pediatric mental health concerns. Participants can earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by completing the mini-fellowship components: (a) A dynamic three-day course, followed by (b) eight case-based, group learning calls. Read more about the course here…
Read MorePPP Training Program – virtual ET schedule: July 2025
The Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) Mini-Fellowship increases clinicians’ comfort with assessing, diagnosing, and treating pediatric mental health concerns. Participants can earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by completing the mini-fellowship components: (a) A dynamic three-day course, followed by (b) eight case-based, group learning calls. Read more about the course here…
Read MoreMarina Hansen, MD
Omobola Olaniyan, MD is a dedicated pediatrician in Fresno, California, with a passion for improving children’s mental health care. She plans to collaborate with local schools to identify children with mental health issues and facilitate timely access to mental health clinicians. Dr. Olaniyan’s practice is committed to inclusivity, offering video and audio interpreter services to…
Read MoreAndrea Parker, NP
Omobola Olaniyan, MD is a dedicated pediatrician in Fresno, California, with a passion for improving children’s mental health care. She plans to collaborate with local schools to identify children with mental health issues and facilitate timely access to mental health clinicians. Dr. Olaniyan’s practice is committed to inclusivity, offering video and audio interpreter services to…
Read MoreOlubukola Adeyeye, MD
Omobola Olaniyan, MD is a dedicated pediatrician in Fresno, California, with a passion for improving children’s mental health care. She plans to collaborate with local schools to identify children with mental health issues and facilitate timely access to mental health clinicians. Dr. Olaniyan’s practice is committed to inclusivity, offering video and audio interpreter services to…
Read MoreNatalie Robiou, MD
Omobola Olaniyan, MD is a dedicated pediatrician in Fresno, California, with a passion for improving children’s mental health care. She plans to collaborate with local schools to identify children with mental health issues and facilitate timely access to mental health clinicians. Dr. Olaniyan’s practice is committed to inclusivity, offering video and audio interpreter services to…
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