Training presented by The REACH Institute

Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP)

Web-based virtual training | There is no fee to attend this activity | CMEs available

MC3 and the Michigan Public Health Institute are once again partnering with The REACH Institute to offer this special training opportunity to primary care providers (PCPs) in Michigan. This opportunity is generously supported by funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. It is free to PCPs — a value of $1,900 per participant!

The REACH Institute’s Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) program, led by renowned psychiatrists and PCPs, enables providers to deliver effective, evidence-based mental health care to child and adolescent patients.

In this training and case calls, PCPs will learn to:

Use evidence-based screening tools and clinical guidelines to correctly identify and differentiate among common child and adolescent mental health concerns.
Effectively manage psychopharmacology: select medications, initiate and taper dosages, monitor improvements, and identify and minimize medication side effects.
Create and implement a treatment plan by mobilizing existing resources like family members, school personnel, and other professional caregivers.
Integrate mental health care into primary care diagnostic and treatment systems.

After completing the program, participants can confidently assess, manage, and treat the most common mental health conditions among patients, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and more.

Training includes:

3-day online training

Friday, January 29, 2027, 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. ET
Saturday, January 30, 2027, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. ET
Sunday, January 31, 2027, 8:30 a.m.– 1:15 p.m. ET

In these interactive sessions, PCPs will develop skills and confidence in using evidence-based screening tools, treatments, and strategies to integrate mental health into the primary care setting.

Twice-monthly case calls

To be held in Winter & Spring 2027

Calls will be held every other week for one hour from February through May (8 total calls over four months). During the calls, participants will present real patient cases, share their approaches, and receive feedback from peers and coaching from REACH’s faculty.

Visit The REACH Institute’s website for continuing education information.

Important: To be eligible to register for this training, PCPs must be signed up for MC3’s prescriber consultations. Learn more about signing up: Sign up for MC3 consultation.

Target audience for this series:

PCPs practicing in Michigan, including M.D.s, D.O.s, N.P.s, and P.A.s. (To be eligible to register for this training, PCPs must be signed up for MC3’s prescriber consultations. Learn more about signing up: Sign up for MC3 consultation.)

Testimonials from past participants:

“I feel much more comfortable and competent managing complex mental health needs in my patients. I have also highly encouraged my colleagues to take this course as well!”

“I used screening tools more often and became better at talking to my teenage patients. The QI project focus on diagnosis, management and treatment of common mental health conditions like depression, anxiety and ADHD were very helpful for me as a pediatrician.”

“This will give me the confidence to do more treatment, and this will open up access to care for our patients.”

“After attending this program, I plan to incorporate more structured mental health screening and evidence-based approaches into my practice. I also plan to feel more confident initiating treatment for common pediatric mental health conditions and collaborating with families, schools, and behavioral health providers. As a school-based provider, this training will help me identify concerns earlier and improve access to mental health care for students.”

CME Accreditation:

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the REACH Institute. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 24.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPA Credit Designation Statement:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 24.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

ANCC Credit Designation:

This live activity is designated for a maximum of 24.25 ANCC contact hours, awarded based on documented attendance and completed evaluations.

American Board of Pediatrics:

American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Board Certified Pediatricians can earn 25 Maintenance of Certification Part 4 (MOC4) points for participation in this program. To receive MOC4 points, you must complete the 2.5-day training, eight (8) case calls, and the four (4)- month post-session evaluation, identifying the change in practice you implemented.

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This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number 4 U4CMC32321‐07‐09, Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program, with 20% financed by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.