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From the Founder: Why Measurement-Based Care May Be Our Most Important Skill
July 8, 2026
One of the questions I am often asked is, “What is the single most important clinical skill taught in REACH training?” Many people expect
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Bridging the Autism Care Gap: What to Expect from REACH’s New Autism Essentials Course
June 26, 2026
Current CDC data shows that roughly one in 31 children has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Yet, there are fewer than 700 Developmental-Behavioral Pediatricians (DBPs)
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20 Years of REACH: Closing the Gap, Expanding Care
May 14, 2026
From the start, our name was intentional. We chose “Children’s Health,” not “mental health,” to reduce stigma and because it was already clear…
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Managing SSRI Discontinuation in Children and Adolescents
April 30, 2026
The decision to wean a child or adolescent off selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) often comes with feelings of both hope and trepidation—not just
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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
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Making Time for Mental Health Care: Advice for Pediatric Primary Care Clinicians
February 26, 2026
Insights from Gene Hershorin, MD, based on a newly released episode of REACHing Solutions, a podcast from The REACH Institute. Time — it’s one
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Pharmacogenomic Testing in Mental Health Care: Practical Guidance for Pediatric PCPs
January 29, 2026
With genetic testing becoming more popular and accessible, many primary care providers wonder whether pharmacogenomic testing (analyzing DNA to understand medication response) is worthwhile
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Social Media & Pediatric Mental Health
December 17, 2025
Insights from Dr. Jasmine Reese based on an episode of REACHing Solutions, a new podcast series from The REACH Institute Social media is woven
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Bullying and Pediatric Mental Health: What Primary Care Clinicians Should Know
November 25, 2025
“Kids seldom come into your office and say, ‘I want to talk about bullying,’” explains REACH faculty member Ron Marino, DO/MPH. “Often, as clinicians,
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Ready to join the 9,500+ clinicians who've completed REACH training? The Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) program equips pediatric primary care clinicians with practical, evidence-based skills to assess, diagnose, manage, and treat common…
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