Posts by The REACH Institute

Melissa Holland, DO, a pediatrician in Baton Rouge, LA, works in a largely diverse community. Dr. Holland wants to use her REACH training to enhance her screening practices for depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, as well as learn more about behavior disorders.

Joseph Mason Kent, PA-C, is a pediatric hematology and oncology physician’s assistant in Baton Rouge, LA. In addition to looking after his patients’ medical needs, Joseph would like to use his REACH training to manage some of the mental health needs of his underserved patients, given the lack of resources in the community. He hopes to…

Omar Syed, MD, a first-year resident in Boise, ID, has a strong passion for integrating mental health care into the primary care setting. Dr. Syed’s goal for his REACH training is to expand coverage for his patients, who can wait months to be seen by a mental health professional.