Children's Mental Health Learning Series: Providers Partnering for Pediatric Care
The University of Montana partners with the Montana Access to Pediatric Psychiatry Network to bring a virtual learning series to primary care and behavioral health providers treating children and adolescents with mental health care needs in Montana. Other members of the interprofessional team involved in the spectrum of care are welcome to attend and will benefit from this learning opportunity.
The sessions feature subject matter experts and case presentations to provide multidisciplinary professionals with resources, knowledge and clinical expertise in their treatment and care for children and adolescents with behavioral health conditions.
There is no cost associated with participation.
Sessions are on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 2-3 p.m. MST via Zoom.
About MAPP-Net
The MAPP-Net program integrates behavioral health into pediatric primary care by supporting providers through teleconsultation and education to diagnose, treat and refer children with behavioral heath conditions in Montana. The program aims to achieve health equity and increased outcomes related to disparities in access to care. Visit MT DPHHS MAPP-Net for more information.
Upcoming Series Topics
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2026 (4-5:30) Special Session | Trauma-Informed Approaches to Supporting Youth at Risk of Suicide | Kelly Holmes, Ph.D. |
| 05/28/2026 (4-5:30) Special Session | Prevention and Assessment of Suicide in Pediatric Populations | Kara Belfer, PsyD and Lauren Stone PsyD |
| 06/3/2026 | Building Mental Health Literacy in Montana Schools: Universal, Evidence-Based Approaches | Kelley Edwards, EdD |
Recorded Sessions
Past learning sessions. Visit our Showcase for the Children's Mental Health Learning Series 2025 past recordings.
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2026 |
Social Media Impacts on Mood and Anxiety Across Childhood Development |
Ashley Kreeger, LPC and Marisa Taylor , LPC |
| 04/1/2026 |
Caring for Children with Medical Complexity Beyond their Medical Needs |
Patricia Notario, MD, FAAP and Shawna Sprandel, LCSW |
| 03/18/2026 |
Mind the Overlap! ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and Trauma and the Symptoms they Share |
Swathi Krishna, MD |
| 03/4/2026 |
Ten Things Everyone Should Know About Mental Health, Suicide, and Happiness |
John Sommers-Flanagan, Ph.D. |
| 02/19/2026 (4-5:30) Special Session |
Weight Inclusive Health Care and the Role of Weight Stigma in Eating Disorders |
Sarah Horvath, Ph.D. and Caitlin Martin-Wagar, Ph.D. |
| 2/5/2026 (4-5:30) Special Session | Recognizing Eating Disorders: What Parents and Professionals Need to Know (Recording unavailable, access to PPT slides instead) | Megan Dunlap, MA, LCPC and Lindsey Meyers, RDN, LN |
| 1/28/2026 | Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care | Alison D. Peak LCSW, IMH-E |
Project Team Members
Cat LeMay
Project Manager
Leslie Clachrie
IT Support Staff