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20 Years of REACH: Closing the Gap, Expanding Care
May 14, 2026
A Letter from REACH’s Founder, Dr. Peter Jensen On May 6, 2006, we founded what is now known as REACH—The REsource for Advancing Children’s
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Managing SSRI Discontinuation in Children and Adolescents
April 30, 2026
The decision to wean a child or adolescent off selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) often comes with feelings of both hope and trepidation—not just
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Rethinking Burnout in Pediatric Primary Care: Small Shifts to Help You Sustain the Work
March 30, 2026
Insights from Amy Kryder, MD, based on a recent episode of REACHing Solutions, a new podcast from The REACH Institute. Burnout in pediatric primary
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Making Time for Mental Health Care: Advice for Pediatric Primary Care Clinicians
February 26, 2026
Insights from Gene Hershorin, MD, based on a newly released episode of REACHing Solutions, a podcast from The REACH Institute. Time — it’s one
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Pharmacogenomic Testing in Mental Health Care: Practical Guidance for Pediatric PCPs
January 29, 2026
With genetic testing becoming more popular and accessible, many primary care providers wonder whether pharmacogenomic testing (analyzing DNA to understand medication response) is worthwhile
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Social Media & Pediatric Mental Health
December 17, 2025
Insights from Dr. Jasmine Reese based on an episode of REACHing Solutions, a new podcast series from The REACH Institute Social media is woven
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Bullying and Pediatric Mental Health: What Primary Care Clinicians Should Know
November 25, 2025
“Kids seldom come into your office and say, ‘I want to talk about bullying,’” explains REACH faculty member Ron Marino, DO/MPH. “Often, as clinicians,
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Adult ADHD: A Family Affair
October 23, 2025
“Most primary care providers aren’t new to seeing adults with ADHD,” explains Kathleen McCoy, DNSc, who specializes in family psychiatric mental health and integrative
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PCPs Are on the Front Lines of Suicide Prevention: Tools to Feel More Confident Having the Hard Conversations
September 12, 2025
“The first time you ask a kid about suicide, it’s scary,” explains Eugene Hershorin, MD, a developmental pediatrician and REACH faculty member. “But navigating
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