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When Adolescent Patients Transition to College: The Provider’s Role
When Adolescent Patients Transition to College: The Provider’s Role

September 26, 2024

“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

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Helping patients manage the transition to college
Helping patients manage the transition to college

July 24, 2019

“Going to college is exciting, but students need to know that this experience, though positive, may also be stressful,” said REACH faculty member Elena Man, MD. Dr. Man recommends resources and strategies that pediatric primary care clinicians can use to prepare patients for this significant transition to a new environment for learning, living, and friendships.

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September 16, 2026

What happens when primary care clinicians are given more tools to address children’s mental health? This article from Cook Children’s Health Care System shares how REACH training helped equip pediatricians with practical tools to more confidently…

September 10, 2026

Pediatric residency faculty: There is still space available in REACH’s upcoming Resident Education in Assessing Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidality (READS) training. This live, virtual two-day program is designed to equip residency educators with the skills and…

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…

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