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REACH seeks to transform children’s health services by helping care providers use proven methods Expanding the “reach” of today’s knowledge is what we do.

According to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Science, it takes 18 years on average for medical innovations to reach patients. Shortening the wait for science to reach its intended beneficiaries greatly benefits families, communities and society as a whole. REACH and its scientific partners believe that this time lag can be reduced to less than 3 years, giving more than 3 milli

on young people a real chance for happier, healthier and more productive lives. The discovery of even more effective treatments is what we hope for. Please join us in making certain that children and adolescents are not left waiting too long. REACH uses a four-step process to accelerate the time that it takes for state-of-art science to reach local communities:

* Identify and validate the highest-quality scientific findings
* Adapt these new interventions to make them family- and child-friendly
* Quickly disseminate and implement these proven interventions, and
* Empower local communities to sustain this change process through ongoing access to REACH’s latest programs, training materials and technical assistance

06/19/2026

Juneteenth is a time to reflect on our history, celebrate Black freedom and resilience, and recognize that everyone deserves access to compassionate, culturally responsive mental health care.

If you or someone you know is looking for compassionate mental health support, BlackLine is a valuable resource. Centered on the experiences of Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other communities of color, BlackLine offers confidential peer support and crisis counseling through an affirming, community-based approach.

Learn more or connect with BlackLine at callblackline.com

06/17/2026

Eating disorders affect young people of all backgrounds, genders, and body types, and they're more common than many clinicians realize, making early recognition and intervention especially important. LGBTQIA+ youth are at particularly high risk.

This Pride Month, we're highlighting a resource from the REACH mental health blog that reviews the signs of eating disorders in adolescents, screening and assessment strategies, and practical next steps for pediatric primary care clinicians.

06/12/2026

Registration closes August 7 for REACH’s Practical Behavior Management in Pediatric Primary Care (PBM) course taking place August 21.

This evidence-based training is designed to help pediatric primary care clinicians effectively incorporate behavior management strategies into everyday practice.

Participants will learn to:
• Understand best practices for the assessment of disruptive behavior disorders
• Implement behavior management strategies in a busy clinical setting
• Use standardized assessment measures for disruptive behavior disorders
• Identify when and where to refer families
• Support both children/adolescents and their caregivers in managing disruptive behaviors

The course includes a full-day interactive workshop grounded in adult learning principles, followed by four case-based group learning calls to support real-world application.

Registration closes August 7, so save your seat today.

06/11/2026

It was an honor to work with Children's Nebraska this past weekend!

Clinicians from across the state joined us for three days of dynamic mental health care training. Our Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) program also includes 4 months of case-based group learning calls to support clinicians as they encounter real-world challenges and solidify their new knowledge, so we look forward to seeing with these dedicated professionals over the next few months.

06/09/2026

📣 Introducing a brand-new training from The REACH Institute: Autism Essentials: Identify, Evaluate, Support.

Developed in partnership with the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - SDBP, this new course equips pediatric primary care clinicians with practical tools, clinical frameworks, and national standards of care to provide comprehensive, neuro-affirming ongoing care to autistic youth.

Participants will learn how to:
• Recognize varied presentations of autism across developmental levels
• Develop individualized management plans
• Address common daily living challenges
• Support families through diagnosis, care, and advocacy
• Implement autism-friendly clinical workflows

The program includes a full-day interactive workshop followed by four case-based group learning calls to help participants put new skills into practice.

06/03/2026

This Pride Month, we're recognizing the importance of affirming, accessible mental health care for LGBTQIA+ youth.

These statistics from The Trevor Project reflect a reality that too many young people continue to face: significant mental health needs and barriers to accessing care.

At The REACH Institute, we believe every child and adolescent deserves timely, effective mental health support. Throughout June, we'll be sharing resources, insights, and conversations focused on supporting the mental health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ youth and the clinicians, families, and communities who care for them.

05/28/2026

Schools are often the first to notice when a child is struggling, yet many pediatric clinicians feel unsure about how to collaborate with educators and school staff effectively. In the latest episode of the REACHing Solutions podcast, child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Jim Wallace shares practical strategies for building stronger school partnerships to support children’s mental health, including guidance on communication, evaluations, IEPs, and working confidently with school systems.

05/26/2026

We had a great training weekend with the Louisiana Department of Health. Over three days, PCPs from across the state increased their knowledge and confidence in assessing and addressing mental health concerns in their practice ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us! As you begin to apply your new skills, we look forward to seeing you over the next few months for your follow-up group learning calls.

05/22/2026

New on the REACH Mental Health Blog: Stopping an SSRI can feel overwhelming for families and clinicians alike, but thoughtful planning and support can make a major difference.

In our newest article, REACH faculty member Dr. Aradhana Bela Sood shares practical guidance for helping children and adolescents safely transition off medication, including how to assess readiness, time a taper appropriately, monitor for withdrawal symptoms, and support families throughout the process.

Read it here: https://ow.ly/osxN50Z1MI0

05/21/2026

Effective mental health support can change the trajectory of a child’s life.

Every child and adolescent deserves the chance to thrive.

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