Marina Hansen, MD, is a family physician at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Stevensville, Montana, where many of their patients lack stable housing and other resources. They are passionate about serving the members of their community regardless of their socioeconomic status, and with their PPP training, they aim to become a resource for other providers and improve access to pediatric mental health care across the state.
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…
