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Supporting mental health needs in rural areas
Supporting mental health needs in rural areas

April 20, 2023

Rural healthcare providers can be overwhelmed—and understaffed with specialists. Discover how REACH inspired Elizabeth Wallis, M.D., to build a community to support her patients.

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Eating Disorders in Adolescents: A Guide to Screening, Assessment, & Treatment for PCPs
Eating Disorders in Adolescents: A Guide to Screening, Assessment, & Treatment for PCPs

April 14, 2022

Eating disorders are life-threatening mental health conditions—and they are not limited to affluent white girls! Eating disorders affect people of lower socioeconomic status, members of non-white ethnic groups, preteen children, and boys. LGBTQIA young people are at particular risk. DSM-5 defines four main categories of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, along with several atypical disorders.

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August 7, 2026

Helping children with mental health concerns can be complex, but you don't have to navigate it alone. REACHing Solutions is The REACH Institute's podcast for pediatric clinicians, featuring practical conversations, expert insights, and real-world strategies to…

August 3, 2026

A look inside recent REACH trainings, where clinicians and health care systems are learning together, building practical skills, and strengthening their ability to support children and families.

July 29, 2026

Join thousands of clinicians who have strengthened their confidence and expanded their skills through REACH's evidence-based mental health trainings.

July 28, 2026

What’s one of the most important clinical skills for improving child mental health care? According to REACH founder Peter S. Jensen, MD, it’s measurement-based care. By combining standardized rating scales with clinical judgment and meaningful conversations…

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