Lunch & Learn Series

Broaden your knowledge of pediatric mental health and earn CME credits—on your lunch break!

We are excited to invite clinicians to our online Lunch & Learn Series. In each presentation, a mental health care professional will:

  • Describe diagnosis and treatment considerations (pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic) in the care of children and adolescents with mental health concerns.
  • Provide practical tips for evaluating and treating pediatric mental health concerns within primary care and family medicine settings.
  • Share information about disparities in treatment, access to care, and outcomes for youth in different communities.

Providers can earn .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for each session they attend. There's no fee for these lectures, so register today for your invitation!

Upcoming Lunch & Learn Dates

We're adding Lunch & Learn opportunities all the time: Sign up for our monthly newsletter to be the first to hear about new dates!

 

October 19, 2026, 12:10–1:00 p.m.
Dr. DiLullo demonstrates effective safety planning in primary care settings and discusses how to support patients with non-acute positive screens.
October 26, 2026, 12:10–1:00 p.m.
Dr. DiLullo shares strategies for de-escalation, crisis resources, and therapy and medication considerations to support patients and families.
November 9, 2026, 12:10–1:00 p.m.
Dr. Stransky helps PCPs understand when to reassure, when to treat, and when to refer for tics and look-alike behaviors.
November 23, 2026, 12:10–1:00 p.m.
Dr. Salter and Dr. Norwalk discuss the evaluation process used to diagnose common intellectual and developmental disabilities and share practical steps PCPs can take to address symptoms while families await evaluation.
December 7, 2026, 12:10–1:00 p.m.
Dr. Salter and Dr. Howard discuss medical and behavioral approaches to addressing feeding and toileting challenges in children with autism and I/DD, including medication options, adaptations to toilet training, and resources for caregivers.
December 14, 2026, 12:10–1:00 p.m.
Dr. Christian discusses the evaluation and treatment of irritability and externalizing behaviors in the context of autism and I/DD.
January 11, 2027, 12:10–1:00 p.m.
Dr. Christian examines the prevalence of sleep challenges in children with ASD/IDD and discusses how PCPs can evaluate and treat concerns.
January 25, 2027, 12:10–1:00 p.m.
Dr. Salter discusses behavioral, developmental, and social-cognitive therapies for autistic youth, with a focus on national trends and current policies in North Carolina.

 

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, the Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the health care team.

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REACH PPP Training

Ready to take the next step in behavioral health care training for clinicians? REACH PPP is a nationally recognized training program offered at no cost to North Carolina providers!

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