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

July 14, 2025, 12:10–1:00 p.m.
Dr. Brennan discusses diagnosis and treatment of OCD and tic disorders in children and adolescents.
July 28, 2025, 12:10–1:00 p.m.
Dr. Anand discusses anxiety diagnoses, psychopharmacology, and the different types of psychotherapy that help treat anxiety.
August 11, 2025, 12:10–1:00 p.m.
An in-depth discussion of grief in pediatric patients and how primary care providers can support families dealing with loss.
October 6, 2025, 12:10–1:00 p.m.
Dr. French discusses the assessment and treatment of oppositionality in children, and how primary care providers can support caregivers.
October 27, 2025, 12:10–1:00 p.m.
Dr. Kimberg and Dr. Davis discuss the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in young children.
November 3, 2025, 12:10–1:00 p.m.
Dr. Valdez and Dr. Salter discuss early childhood anxiety, school avoidance, demand avoidance, and treatment options/resources.
November 17, 2025, 12:10–1:00 p.m.
Dr. Sanders discusses screening for, assessing, and treating PMADs within primary care settings.
December 8, 2025, 12:10–1:00 p.m.
Dr. Erickson and Dr. Vermeer discuss social-emotional development in young children, addressing common behavioral concerns, evidence-based caregiver strategies, and resources to strengthen the parent-child relationship.
December 15, 2025, 12:10–1:00 p.m.
Dr. Best and Dr. Davis discuss evidence-based treatments for infant and early childhood mental health concerns.

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

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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