Texas Child Psychiatry Access Network - CPAN

06/08/2026

🔔 Free CME alert: Join us for an upcoming PeriPAN webinar in recognition of .

Details:
🗓️ June 16th | 12–1 p.m. CT
📌 Understanding Trauma and PTSD in the Perinatal Population
➡️ Register here: https://tcmhcc.utsystem.edu/events/

PeriPAN webinars provide free, virtual training on key maternal mental health topics, practical guidance Texas clinicians can apply immediately, and information on collaborating with PeriPAN to support patient care.

American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists - ACOG ACOG District XI

06/05/2026

Transitioning from the school year to summer break can temporarily disrupt children’s usual habits and emotional regulation. Some symptoms may warrant a closer look.

When should you be concerned about emotional disturbances or noticeable changes in sleeping and eating routines? CPAN has free resources about detecting possible signs, designed for members of The Texas Pediatric Society, Texas Chapter of the AAP and any other clinicians treating children and youth: https://tcmhcc.utsystem.edu/resources/depression/

You can also call us at 888-901-CPAN (or 2726) to receive resources tailored to your patient’s needs.

06/04/2026

High-risk pregnancies can increase the risk of perinatal mental health conditions, making early screening and support especially important.

PeriPAN’s Perinatal Mental Health Toolkit can help any clinician involved in mom’s care to screen and intervene early:
https://tcmhcc.utsystem.edu/peripan-toolkit

Clinicians can also call Texas PeriPAN at 888-901-2726 for rapid, no-cost assistance with treatment and diagnosis.

Join in recognizing taking place June 1–8.

The week is dedicated to raising awareness and championing expert care for every complex pregnancy while highlighting the important role an plays in managing complex pregnancies.

Throughout the week, we will share educational and clinical resources, advocacy programming focused on access to specialized maternal care, and patient-focused materials clinicians can download and share with patients and families.

The week-long observance will also call attention to the need for federal and state policies that fund maternal health programs, expand access to MFM services, and support federally funded research.

Visit smfm.org/high-risk-pregnancy-awareness-week to learn more and get involved.

06/03/2026

🔔 Free CME alert: Join us for an upcoming CPAN webinar in recognition of .

Details:
🗓️ June 9th | 12–1 p.m. CT
📌 Normal Grief and Loss vs. PTSD
➡️ Register here: https://tcmhcc.utsystem.edu/events/

CPAN webinars provide free, virtual training on key pediatric mental health topics, practical guidance Texas clinicians can apply immediately, and information on collaborating with CPAN to support patient care.

Texas Academy of Family Physicians, The Texas Pediatric Society, Texas Chapter of the AAP

05/29/2026

What a month of focusing on the great mental health work going on in Texas! Between Mental Health Awareness Month, Maternal Health Month, and CPAN’s 6th anniversary, one thing is clear: Together, we can truly make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and mothers in our state.

Amidst the dire shortage of mental health professionals nationwide, a wide variety of clinicians may be called on to support patient mental health, but you don’t have to do it alone. You can count on CPAN and PeriPAN’s rapid, peer-to-peer consults and other no-cost resources every step of the way.

Learn more about our pediatric and perinatal mental health expertise and support:
888-901-2726
www.TXCPAN.org
www.TXPeriPAN.org

05/28/2026

How has the Texas Child Mental Health Consortium grown over the past 6 years?

Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium presiding officer Dr. David Lakey explains just what it takes to sustain 6 years of growing participation in mental health access programs in a state as large and diverse as Texas – robust support from the State Legislature and dedicated partners in every region.

No call is too small. Add your voice to a network of clinicians working together to strengthen pediatric and perinatal mental health care across our state:
888-901-2726
www.TXCPAN.org
www.TXPeriPAN.org

05/22/2026

On May 27 at 1 p.m. CT, CAMS-care is offering a free webinar on “Taking the Time to ASQ: Detecting and Managing Youth at Risk for Su***de in the Healthcare Setting”: https://cams-care.com/resources/events/taking-the-time-to-asq-detecting-and-managing-youth-at-risk-for-su***de-in-the-healthcare-setting/

Additional evidence-based interventions to address su***de risk include SAFETY-A trainings offered by our team. Texas clinicians can continue building their skills — and earn CME credit — with 3 levels of SAFETY-A training, from overview to full mastery.

Learn more about upcoming SAFETY-A trainings and how CPAN can help clinicians strengthen su***de risk screening, assessment, and next-step planning in pediatric care settings: https://tcmhcc.utsystem.edu/safety-a/

05/21/2026

How have partners helped CPAN and PeriPAN grow?

Thank you to Texas clinicians for helping us—and most importantly, your patients—thrive over the past 6 years of peer-to-peer collaboration! CPAN and PeriPAN Medical Directors, Dr. Laurel L. Williams and Dr. Sarah M. Wakefield, explain how we couldn’t have done it without you.

A special shoutout to the organizations who help us make connections across the state, including Texas Academy of Family Physicians, ACOG District XI, The Texas Pediatric Society, Texas Chapter of the AAP, Texas Medical Association, Texas Nurse Practitioners, Texas Academy of Physician Assistants - TAPA, and more.

05/19/2026

It’s Texas CPAN’s 6th anniversary! We launched our program 6 years ago to give pediatric clinicians a go-to, no-cost resource for expert mental health consults.

In that time, you’ve helped shape the resources we offer today and proven we can build capacity together. With the addition of PeriPAN, both children and women across the state are benefiting from greater access to care.

Your voice matters. Peers trust your recommendations. Share our access programs with a colleague today:
888-901-2726
www.TXCPAN.org
www.TXPeriPAN.org

05/15/2026

Every Texas CPAN or PeriPAN call represents a moment when a clinician needed support—and a colleague was there.

Lean on our experts when you’re balancing a wide range of patient needs in a single visit. We provide no-cost assistance with pediatric and perinatal mental health questions and resources for a variety of clinicians, including:
1️⃣ Pediatricians
2️⃣ Family medicine physicians
3️⃣ OB/GYNs
4️⃣ Nurse Practitioners
5️⃣ Psychiatrists
6️⃣ Hospital social workers

Dr. Karen V. Smith, a Texas Academy of Family Physicians Heart of Texas chapter board member, described it perfectly – you don’t have to make these decisions alone. Let’s work together to find the right path forward for your patient:
888-901-2726
www.TXCPAN.org
www.TXPeriPAN.org