Why enroll in the UTHealth Houston Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN)?
Children are more likely to first visit with their Primary Care Physician or Pediatrician when they are experiencing a mental health concern.
Due to a workforce shortage, there may be a delay before a child or adolescent is seen by a specialist in child psychiatry.
The UTHealth Houston Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN) takes a peer learning approach to providing care for children and adolescents with mental health concerns.
How to enroll in the UTHealth Houston Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN)?
You are able to enroll MDs, DOs, PAs, NPs, Resident, and clinic contact staff.
Enrollment is free and takes less than 10 minutes.
If you have other questions about the program, please reach out to us at (832)-827-8604.
How does calling the Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN) improve access to care?
Parents are likely to first present to their trusted pediatrician or family doctor when they have concerns about their child’s mental health or behavior.
Due to a child psychiatry workforce shortage, the average wait to get in to see a child psychiatrist is 8 weeks in suburban areas and this can be much longer in rural or more underserved areas.
The Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN) takes a peer learning approach to support pediatricians and family doctors who are either providing interim care for children waiting on an appointment with a child psychiatrist or who are providing for the care of children with mild to moderate mental health concerns whose condition may not require direct care by a specialist in child psychiatry.
How can I benefit from participation in the Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN)?
Participants in the UTHealth Houston CPAN program are also eligible to participate in our Project ECHO Pediatric Prescribers which provides for Maintenance of Certification Continuing Medical Education credits
For more information specific to Project ECHO click here