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REACH’s work has been covered by leading national outlets — from Good Morning America and POLITICO to Psychiatric Times, ADDitude Magazine, and Contemporary Pediatrics. Read the latest.

AARP Purpose Prize Winner: Dr. Peter S. Jensen

April 21, 2025

AARP Purpose Prize Winner: Dr. Peter S. Jensen

AARP Purpose Prize Winner: Dr. Peter S. Jensen

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Mental Health Weekly – Interview with REACH CEO: Dr. Lisa Hunter Romanelli

January 17, 2024

Mental Health Weekly – Interview with REACH CEO: Dr. Lisa Hunter Romanelli

Interview with REACH CEO: Dr. Lisa Hunter Romanelli

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Psychiatric Times – Video Interview with REACH Faculty Member: Dr. Rachel Petersen-Nguyen

January 6, 2024

Psychiatric Times – Video Interview with REACH Faculty Member: Dr. Rachel Petersen-Nguyen

Video Interview with REACH Faculty Member: Dr. Rachel Petersen-Nguyen

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Yahoo News: Older entrepreneurs ‘making a tangible difference in the world

January 6, 2024

Yahoo News: Older entrepreneurs ‘making a tangible difference in the world

Older entrepreneurs ‘making a tangible difference in the world’

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ADDitude Magazine: Cardiovascular Disease Risk May Increase with Long-Term ADHD Medication Use w/Dr. Peter Jensen

December 6, 2023

ADDitude Magazine: Cardiovascular Disease Risk May Increase with Long-Term ADHD Medication Use w/Dr. Peter Jensen

Cardiovascular Disease Risk May Increase with Long-Term ADHD Medication Use w/Dr. Peter Jensen

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The RIVETER: AARP Purpose Prize winner: Dr. Peter Jensen

October 24, 2023

The RIVETER: AARP Purpose Prize winner: Dr. Peter Jensen

Today, we’ll share the story of another amazing AARP Purpose Prize winner: Dr. Peter Jensen, the founder of the REACH Institute. Every parent out there will want to read about his incredible work.

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ADDitude Magazine: ADHD Pioneers Trace Their Greatest Inspirations

October 23, 2023

ADDitude Magazine: ADHD Pioneers Trace Their Greatest Inspirations

ADDitude Mag: ADHD Pioneers Trace Their Greatest Inspirations Dr. Russell Barkley, ADHD Doctors Name Their Influences (additudemag.com)

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FOX 9

October 20, 2023

FOX 9

Could Pediatricians Learn to Diagnose Mental Health Issues to help with Provider Shortage?

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Contemporary Pediatrics: Dr. Peter Jensen Wins AARP Award

October 19, 2023

Contemporary Pediatrics: Dr. Peter Jensen Wins AARP Award

Dr. Peter Jensen Wins AARP Award

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Yahoo News: Could Pediatricians Learn to Diagnose Mental Health?

October 19, 2023

Yahoo News: Could Pediatricians Learn to Diagnose Mental Health?

Could Pediatricians Learn to Diagnose Mental Health?

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Contemporary Pediatrics: School Avoidance – Part 1

September 27, 2023

Contemporary Pediatrics: School Avoidance – Part 1

Part 1 – School Avoidance: Trends & Negative Effects

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Contemporary Pediatrics: School Avoidance – Part 2

September 27, 2023

Contemporary Pediatrics: School Avoidance – Part 2

Part 2- School Avoidance: How Pediatricians Play a Role

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July 16, 2026

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…

July 13, 2026

We're proud to share that REACH CEO Lisa Hunter Romanelli, Ph.D., recently joined the We Are For Good podcast as part of their Stories That Fill the Hope Gap series. In the episode titled "Lead With…

July 9, 2026

Two leading mental health researchers recently highlighted REACH's work in an editorial published in Psychiatric Services (American Psychiatric Association), underscoring the growing recognition of our approach to expanding access to pediatric mental health care. Reflecting on…

July 7, 2026

July is BIPOC Mental Health Month, an opportunity to recognize the unique mental health challenges that many Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities face. BIPOC youth and adults have a right to culturally responsive, evidence-based…

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