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The REACH Institute Testimonial: Hilary Bowers, MD Dir of Behavioral & Mental Health Services

Hilary Bowers, MD, Director of Behavioral Mental Health Services at Children’s Primary Care Medical Group talks about how an interaction with one of her patients, and their mother changed the course of her business. Mental health can be part of primary care, with the proper training.

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REACH is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that the most effective, scientifically proven mental health care reaches all children and families. Led by national leaders in child psychiatry, psychology and pediatrics, REACH trains thousands of individuals and institutions with the best, evidence-based therapies to improve the mental health of children and adolescents.

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