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Should pediatric providers incorporate mental health evaluations into the standard pediatric concussion assessment & management? A new literature review from Murdoch Children's Research Institute discovers a correlation between the two. Concussion may both precipitate and exacerbate mental health difficulties, impacting delayed recovery and psychosocial outcomes," https://www.sciencedaily.com/releas/2021//210429142621.htm #REACH4kids #childrensmentalhealth #teen #concussions

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LAST CALL: The REACH Institute’s 2nd round of scholarship applications are due this Thursday, July 1st. Twenty PCPs serving diverse and low-income communities will be selected. Qualifying PCPs from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. It’s not too late! Please SHARE within your network! To apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/e2rR2SA #REACH4kids #childrensmentalhealth #scholarship #pediatrician #PCP

Have you checked out REACH’s Upcoming Events Page recently? To learn more about our current online courses, including Treating Disruptive Behavior Disorders and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/REACH4events #REACH4kids #childrensmentalhealth

REACH June Newsletter: Andersen Guske & Amy Dryer, M.D., two experts from REACH’s May webinar provide 7 suggestions on how to best support LGBTQIA+ youth in your practice. Dr. Dryer, for example, wears a rainbow flag and her pronouns on her staff ID. "Just that much shows kids who might be questioning that I am open to their experiences." https://bit.ly/REACHJune2021 #REACH4kids #childrensmentalhealth #LGBTQ

Did you know that 1 in 5 children have a diagnosable mental health condition? Most of them don't receive the care they need, and when they do, they often don’t get the best treatment. With your help, we can train more therapists to use the most effective interventions to address youth mental health concerns. These cognitive-behavioral interventions emphasize coping strategies, problem solving, parenting skills, family communication, cognitive restructuring, and more. The cost of training 1 therapist is $2,000. This is why we need your support to help children Get Back on Track. Please donate TODAY, https://www.thereachinstitute.org/get-involved/donate and share out with your community! #Reach4kids #Childrensmentalhealth #GetBackonTrack

Children’s mental health matters! Here are some important reminders on how we can help support them! #REACH4kids #childrensmentalhealth #parents #pediatricians Credit: @blessingmanifesting on Instagram

A cross-sectional study on mental health care access and availability of suicide prevention services in small towns further underscores the critical need for Pediatricians and Family Providers to be trained to better diagnose, treat and manage children’s mental health issues, along with interventions to increase awareness and end the stigma. https://jamanetwork.com//jamanetworkop/fullarticle/2772018 #REACH4kids #childrensmentalhealth #depression #anxiety #suicide #endthestigma #pediatricians #pcp #smalltown

The REACH Institute expresses our deepest gratitude to all who have served, continue to serve, and their families, for sacrificing so much to keep our country safe and strong. #REACH4kids #childrensmentalhealth #Veterans #VeteransDay #thankyou #thankyouforyourservice

Tuesday Trivia: What is Psychotherapy? The @American Psychiatric Association shares valuable information on therapy sessions, types of treatment, medication, effectiveness, and more. Could it be right for your patients and their families? https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/psychotherapy #REACH4kids #childrensmentalhealth #kids #families #Psychotherapy

Thank you to our PPP participants at St. Luke's Health System for choosing to spend the weekend with us (virtually) - learning about the most-advanced, evidence-based therapies to treat children’s mental health issues. Together, we are making a difference. To learn more about our Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) course or any other courses offered by REACH, please visit: https://www.thereachinstitute.org/services #REACH4kids #childrensmentalhealth #education

A child’s preparedness for kindergarten may have lasting impacts on their education, physical and mental health through high school. Two thousand kids were assessed at age 5 for classroom engagement, math & vocabulary knowledge, then again at 17. See the interesting association between academic performance, anxiety sensitivity, substance abuse, BMI and more. https://pediatrics.aappublications.org///29/peds.2020-0978 #REACH4kids #childrensmentalhealth #school #kindergarten #students #highschool #teens #anxiety