Free Virtual UCSF Training Opportunity – Introduction to Diagnosing and Treating Depression in Children and Youth on Friday, 11/13/26 from 12-1PM (PST)
| Date: | October 29, 2026 |
| From: | Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) |
| To: | All Health Plan Providers, Practitioners and Behavioral Health Providers |
| Type: | Educational |
| Subject: | Free Virtual UCSF Training Opportunity – Introduction to Diagnosing and Treating Depression in Children and Youth on Friday, 11/13/26 from 12-1PM (PST) |
| Business: | Medi-Cal Managed Care |
Key Update
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is offering a free session within the Cal-MAP Pediatric Mental Health Essentials for Primary Care ECHO series. This training supports primary care providers in improving early identification, assessment, and treatment of pediatric mental health conditions through expert instruction, case-based learning, and practical tools for clinic workflows.
Training Session:
Introduction to Diagnosing and Treating Depression in Children and Youth
Date: November 13, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm–1:00 pm PDT
Presenter: Michelle Riederer, MD
Learning Objectives:
- Integrate routine screening for depression, differentiate depression from normal sadness, and diagnose depression.
- Develop a treatment plan for pediatric depression, including when to consider medications, referral to psychotherapy, and consultation.
- Describe first-line evidence-based medications and psychotherapeutic interventions for depression.
Program Information and Registration:
Cal-MAP Pediatric Mental Health Essentials for Primary Care ECHO (UCSF)
https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM17533884984071SR3SC00A9
Accreditation:
The University of California, San Francisco Office of Continuing Medical Education is jointly accredited by the ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. This live activity is designated for up to 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Providers should claim only the credit commensurate with their participation.
Benefits to Primary Care Providers:
- Strengthen competence in recognizing and managing pediatric depression within primary care.
- Improve early identification and timely intervention for mental health concerns.
- Gain access to expert clinical guidance, evidence-based practices, and collaborative learning.
- Enhance coordination with behavioral health partners and streamline referral pathways.
- Support whole-child care and improve patient outcomes through integrated behavioral health practices.
For More Information
- To explore CalMAP, please visit the website:
- For questions related to CalMAP, please contact:
- Phone: (800)-253-2103
- Email: info@cal-map.org
If you have any further questions, please contact your Provider Services Representative, or call our Customer Service Department at 1-888-936-PLAN (7526). You may also visit https://www.hpsj.com/alerts/ for online access to the documents shared. The most recent information about Health Plan and our services is always available on our website www.hpsj-mvhp.org
