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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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The REACH Institute’s PPP Program Approved as Pathway to PMHS Certification

March 7, 2025

The REACH Institute’s PPP Program Approved as Pathway to PMHS Certification

REACH’s PPP Program Approved as Pathway to Satisfy Eligibility for the Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS) Certification Exam

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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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August 20, 2026

REACH has never been about sitting through a lecture and calling it professional development. At our inaugural Alumni Conference on September 26, you’ll go beyond the basics with practical, evidence-based strategies designed for immediate and sustainable…

August 19, 2026

Your patients spend most of their time at school. Learn to work with the systems and people they encounter there. REACH’s Collaborating with Schools in Pediatric Care program is for pediatric primary care clinicians, clinical psychologists,…

August 12, 2026

🎉 Please join us in congratulating REACH’s 2026 Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) scholarship recipients! This year, REACH awarded full PPP scholarships to 45 clinicians serving high-need communities across the country, equipping them…

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…

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