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Rethinking Burnout in Pediatric Primary Care: Small Shifts to Help You Sustain the Work
Rethinking Burnout in Pediatric Primary Care: Small Shifts to Help You Sustain the Work

March 30, 2026

Insights from Amy Kryder, MD, based on a recent episode of REACHing Solutions, a new podcast from The REACH Institute. Burnout in pediatric primary care is often framed as an individual problem – something clinicians need to “manage” or “fix” on their own. But in reality, burnout is often the natural response to common challenges

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Burnout, Mental Health, and Practical Tools for Pediatric Providers
Burnout, Mental Health, and Practical Tools for Pediatric Providers

May 22, 2024

“As clinicians, our training has not encouraged us to look inward and care for ourselves,” explains Rachel Petersen-Nguyen, MD, a primary care pediatrician and Medical Director at Children’s Minnesota in St. Paul. “But we are humans who have real human needs – to rest and rejuvenate and care for ourselves. You can’t just keep pushing

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September 1, 2026

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24/7. Individuals can call, text, or chat 988 to connect with trained crisis counselors. This month, we’ll be sharing resources…

August 31, 2026

Last week to register! Join REACH on September 18 for Collaborating with Schools in Pediatric Care, a one-day training designed to help clinicians more confidently address school-related behavioral health concerns. Participants will learn practical strategies for…

August 27, 2026

Nearly half of pediatric outpatient visits involve a behavioral health concern, yet many pediatricians report feeling unprepared to diagnose and treat mental health conditions. While new residency requirements represent an important step forward, there remains a…

August 25, 2026

Time is running out for primary care clinicians to join a CBT training in 2026 ⏰ The REACH Institute is offering two trainings for clinicians to learn practical, evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques they can…

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