Behavioral Health Primary Care ECHO
The Behavioral Health Primary Care ECHO series supports primary care providers in the assessment and management of behavioral health concerns for their patients. Sessions include short presentations on commonly seen conditions in primary care such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma and eating disorders, followed by behavioral health and pharmacological guidance.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers a Behavioral Health Primary Care Foundations Plus series and Behavioral Health Advanced series.
Series Participants:
- Will receive up to 11 hours of professional training
- Can earn CME/CE through these interactive, case-based learning series’
What to Expect
- Attend and participate in a 60-minute weekly session using a virtual platform
- Submit a case to present to the group and engage in interactive discussions, share knowledge, experience and resources
- Collaborate with an expert team in providing recommendations
- Interact with other participants of the series in a collaborative environment
Who Can Participate
- MD
- DO
- PhD
- NP/APRN
- PA
- MSW/LISW
Participant Requirements
- Front facing camera/smart phone and functioning microphone/speaker
- Commitment to the 11-week series and each 1-hour learning session
- Complete online pre- and post-survey
Behavioral Health Foundations Plus
Topics: Behavioral Health Foundations with added Trauma focus
When: Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., from January 10 to March 21, 2023
Session |
Session Date |
Topic |
1 |
January 10 |
ECHO Overview of Behavioral Health |
2 |
January 17 |
Depression and Mood Disorders |
3 |
January 24 |
Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
4 |
January 31 |
Irritability and Aggression |
5 |
February 7 |
Gender Dysphoria and Sexuality |
6 |
February 14 |
Eating Disorders |
7 |
February 21 |
ADHD |
8 |
February 28 |
Trauma and PTSD Across the Age Continuum |
9 |
March 7 |
Nonpharmacologic Interventions for Trauma |
10 |
March 14 |
Trauma Related Psychopharmacology |
11 |
March 21 |
Working with Trauma-Focused Systems |
Questions? Email BHPrimaryCareECHO@NationwideChildrens.org
Topics: Behavioral Health Foundations with added Substance Use focus
When: Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., from June 27 to September 12, 2023
Sessions |
Session Date |
Topic |
1 |
June 27 |
ECHO Overview of Behavioral Health |
2 |
July 11 |
Depression and Mood Disorders |
3 |
July 18 |
Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder |
4 |
July 25 |
Irritability and Aggression |
5 |
August 1 |
Gender Dysphoria and Sexuality |
6 |
August 8 |
Eating Disorders |
7 |
August 15 |
Trauma/PTSD |
8 |
August 22 |
ADHD |
9 |
August 29 |
Substance Use – PCP Role in SUD |
10 |
September 5 |
Substance Use – Tobacco Cessation |
11 |
September 12 |
Substance Use – Duel Diagnoses |
Questions? Email BHPrimaryCareECHO@NationwideChildrens.org
Behavioral Health Advanced Series
Topics: Eating Disorders and ADHD
When: Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., from April 4 to June 13, 2023
Session |
Session Date |
Topic |
1 |
April 4 |
ECHO Overview of Behavioral Health |
2 |
April 11 |
Eating Disorders Diagnosis |
3 |
April 18 |
Medical Complications of Eating Disorders |
4 |
April 25 |
Treatment of Eating Disorders |
5 |
May 2 |
Eating Disorders – Further Considerations |
6 |
May 9 |
Marginalized Communities |
7 |
May 16 |
Marginalized Communities |
8 |
May 23 |
Improving ADHD Screening and Diagnosis |
9 |
May 30 |
Deep Dive on Psychopharmalogical Topics Related to ADHD |
10 |
June 6 |
ADHD in Medical and Psychiatric Conditions |
11 |
June 13 |
ADHD Management in School and Home |
Questions? Email BHPrimaryCareECHO@NationwideChildrens.org
Topics: Partnering with Schools, Mood and Anxiety
When: Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., from September 26 to December 12, 2023
Sessions |
Session Date |
Topic |
1 |
September 26 |
ECHO Overview of Behavioral Health |
2 |
October 3 |
Depth and Breadth of School Health Services: How Pediatricians Can Get Involved |
3 |
October 10 |
Responding to Early Childhood Mental Health in Primary Care |
4 |
October 17 |
School Alphabet Soup: IEP, 504, PBIS, MTSS, RTI and more |
5 |
October 24 |
Suicide and High-Risk Kids |
6 |
October 31 |
Assessment of Depression in Primary Care |
7 |
November 7 |
Management of Depression and SSRIs |
8 |
November 14 |
Suicide, Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Non-Pharmacological Approaches |
9 |
November 28 |
Depression - Advanced Psychopharmacology |
10 |
December 5 |
Bipolar Disorder and Mood Stabilizers |
11 |
December 12 |
Irritability, Aggression and Antipsychotics |
Questions? Email BHPrimaryCareECHO@NationwideChildrens.org