Upstate Mental Health REACH Initiative

Upstate Mental Health REACH Initiative Empowering primary care providers in New York State to confidently diagnose and treat mild-to-moderate mental health disorders

The Upstate Mental Health REACH Initiative is a free educational program founded in 2022 by the SUNY Upstate Medical University Department of Psychiatry and funded by the Patrick Lee Foundation and the Mother Cabrini Foundation. REACH Initiative aims to increase the competencies of primary care providers in diagnosing and treating the mental health disorders most commonly seen in their practice. E

ach REACH cycle consists of a one-day intensive workshop followed by 10 weekly virtual Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) sessions. The program is free for all participants, and the intensive workshop is awarded 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each ECHO session is awarded 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. We are proud to have served over 300 participants from over 51 New York counties. To learn about attending our next workshop, visit us at https://www.upstate.edu/psych/education/reach.php

How do culture, identity, and lived experiences shape mental health conversations?Join us this Wednesday, June 3, for an...
06/01/2026

How do culture, identity, and lived experiences shape mental health conversations?

Join us this Wednesday, June 3, for an interactive ECHO session with Dr. Nayla Khoury from Upstate Medical University as we explore ways to make psychiatric interviewing in primary care more culturally responsive and patient-centered.

Whether you're a primary care, family, or psychiatric healthcare provider, student, you'll leave with practical insights that can help strengthen patient relationships and improve care.

We'd love to have you join us!
Click here to be part of it: https://echo.zoom.us/j/735931981?pwd=Tk5VYmNyMndOZmM2V1NIQkpSdFMxZz09&fbclid=IwY2xjawQvuKZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtWVJGcHdnN0d1ODhRQ3N4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqZO1t1q0Lbx9eegR6S2c11emHoPmpwblyKmmw_KFU3ZVnvfKzXO0pp5U5xn_aem_9teZb8SaD9xQZJzwJrSV7w

Join us tomorrow for our next ECHO!🧠 Improving Outcomes: Insomnia Management in Primary CarePresented by Thomas Schwartz...
05/26/2026

Join us tomorrow for our next ECHO!

🧠 Improving Outcomes: Insomnia Management in Primary Care

Presented by Thomas Schwartz, MD, Distinguished Teaching Professor at SUNY Upstate Medical University.

This session will focus on effective approaches to insomnia management in the primary care setting and improving patient outcomes. We look forward to another great discussion!

🩵 Reminder! Join us TODAY at NOON for our ECHO session:Genetic Myths and Misconceptions About ADHD featuring Stephen Far...
05/20/2026

🩵 Reminder! Join us TODAY at NOON for our ECHO session:
Genetic Myths and Misconceptions About ADHD featuring Stephen Faraone, PhD, one of the world’s leading ADHD researchers. ⭐

We’re only one hour away — we hope to see you there! ✨

Click here to join: https://echo.zoom.us/j/735931981?pwd=Tk5VYmNyMndOZmM2V1NIQkpSdFMxZz09&fbclid=IwY2xjawQvuKZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtWVJGcHdnN0d1ODhRQ3N4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqZO1t1q0Lbx9eegR6S2c11emHoPmpwblyKmmw_KFU3ZVnvfKzXO0pp5U5xn_aem_9teZb8SaD9xQZJzwJrSV7w

⭐🩵 Join us for an upcoming ECHO session this upcoming Wednesday, May 20 at 12pm featuring Stephen Faraone, PhD, Distingu...
05/14/2026

⭐🩵 Join us for an upcoming ECHO session this upcoming Wednesday, May 20 at 12pm featuring Stephen Faraone, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Neuroscience and Physiology at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. Faraone is recognized as one of the world’s leading ADHD researchers and has contributed extensively to advancing the understanding of ADHD genetics, diagnosis, and treatment. 🩵⭐

During this session, “Genetic Myths and Misconceptions About ADHD,” attendees will explore common misconceptions surrounding ADHD genetics while gaining evidence-based insights from one of the top experts in the field. This discussion will provide valuable perspectives for clinicians, educators, students, and anyone interested in the latest ADHD research. ⭐

📅 May 20, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM

We hope you’ll join us for this informative and engaging conversation! 🩵

So grateful for our REACH workshop today 🩵 It was such a beautiful space filled with learning, connection, and genuine c...
05/03/2026

So grateful for our REACH workshop today 🩵 It was such a beautiful space filled with learning, connection, and genuine conversation. We are always reminded how special this community is when we come together like this. Thank you to everyone who joined and made it meaningful—can’t wait for the next one!

At Kristina Zdanys, MD’s talk on Treatment of Behavioral Disturbances in Elderly Adults right now, very informative and ...
05/03/2026

At Kristina Zdanys, MD’s talk on Treatment of Behavioral Disturbances in Elderly Adults right now, very informative and practical. Let's take care of everyone in our community!

Important learning on caring for older adults 🩵

🩵 Just finished an amazing talk by Rachael Kuch-Cecconi, MD on Psychotherapy in Primary Care Practice; really practical ...
05/03/2026

🩵 Just finished an amazing talk by Rachael Kuch-Cecconi, MD on Psychotherapy in Primary Care Practice; really practical techniques, and she and SUNY Upstate Medical University Psychiatry resident Chelsea Corinaldi, MD did a super helpful roleplay too!

“Reducing burnout by setting appropriate boundaries.”
Such an important takeaway for providers.

Wrapping up an amazing talk by program director and physician-scientist Nevena Radonjić, MD, PhD on choosing the right m...
05/03/2026

Wrapping up an amazing talk by program director and physician-scientist Nevena Radonjić, MD, PhD on choosing the right medication for depression; really impactful and informative.

“A timely diagnosis only helps if it’s the right one.”

Such an important takeaway. 🩵

🩵 At Nayla Khoury, MD’s talk on Trauma-Informed Care right now; really insightful and impactful.So important to keep the...
05/03/2026

🩵 At Nayla Khoury, MD’s talk on Trauma-Informed Care right now; really insightful and impactful.

So important to keep these conversations going. 🩵

🩵 At Andrew Hao’s talk right now on Adjustment Disorder, really impactful.“It’s okay not to feel okay.”We need to hear t...
05/03/2026

🩵 At Andrew Hao’s talk right now on Adjustment Disorder, really impactful.

“It’s okay not to feel okay.”
We need to hear this more!

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