About ARMAPP
The Arkansas Mental Health Access for Pediatric Primary Care is a team of professionals dedicated to providing education and consultations on mental health conditions for both pediatric primary care providers and school-based personnel across the state. Our goal is to improve access to behavioral health resources and to increase the number of primary care physicians and school-based health professionals who are trained to identify and treat mental health conditions. We are committed to improving the number of children and families accessing mental health services in Arkansas.
iECHO Platform
The Arkansas Mental Health Access for Pediatric Primary Care provides interactive behavioral and mental health educational sessions through the iECHO platform. Our team of psychiatrists and psychologists provides consultations specifically for medication management, coaching on behavioral strategies, behavioral health resources or care coordination/support/services/referrals.
2024 School-Based Mental Health Symposium
The Arkansas Mental Health Access for Pediatric Primary Care is proud to present the 2024 School-Based Mental Health Symposium on July 31, 2024, at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. The goal of the symposium is to train and support diverse stakeholders and a multidisciplinary workforce in understanding, promoting, and advancing pediatric mental health in Arkansas. There is no registration fee.
Register NowEnroll in ARMAPP Today
By joining ARMAPP you can access case consultations, continuing medical education, and recommendations to help you treat mental health conditions in pediatric patients.
Enroll Now!Provider Teleconsultation
Whether you have questions about a complex case, need guidance on treatment options, or seek collaborative care planning, our team is here to assist you every step of the way.
Request a ConsultEducation at a Distance
The next iECHO training session is planned for June 4, 2024, at noon. Dr. Trenesha Hill will be presenting information about 504 plans and individualized education plans. Email armapp@archildrens.org to learn more.
Meet the ARMAPP Team
![Lori Graham, MSW, LCSW Lori Graham, MSW, LCSW](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2024/05/Lori-Graham-1892--262x327.jpg)
![Wynette Williams-Kirkwood, Ph.D.](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2023/10/Williams-Kirkwood_Wynette-PhD-ACH-09052023-EDL_8402-262x327.jpg)
![Valandra German, DrPH Valandra German, DrPH](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2024/05/German_Valandra_ARMAPP-327x327.jpg)
![Natashia Bottoms, M.D. Natashia P. Bottoms, M.D.](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2024/05/Bottoms_Natashia-Piazza-1-245x327.jpg)
![Michael Lenehan, BCBA Michael Lenehan, BCBA](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2024/05/Lenehan_Michael_ARMAPP-327x327.jpg)
![Christopher Smith, M.D. Christopher Smith, M.D.](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/05/Smith_Christopher-E_web-245x327.jpg)
![Brandi N. Whitaker, Ph.D. Brandi N. Whitaker, M.D.](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2020/10/Whitaker_Brandi-Nichole-245x327.jpg)
Professor of Pediatrics
![Trenesha Hill, Ph.D. Trenesha Hill, Ph.D.](https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2023/10/Hill_Trenesha-PRI-ACH-10102023-EDL_0606-1-262x327.jpg)
ARMAPP Advisory Board
- Amy Stephenson
Arkansas Children’s Care Network - Tisha Deen
UAMS Department of Psychiatry - Amy Davidson
Arkansas Department of Health - Hannah Raines
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Title V Division - V.P. Parker
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director at Arkansas Children’s - Ashley Henry
Family Representative - Dr. Shruti Tewar
Associate Professor in UAMS Section of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics - Candace Johnson
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Arkansas - Anna Strong
Arkansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics - Mary Beth Rogers
Arkansas Chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians - Kim Shuler
Arkansas Behavioral Health Integration Network - Austin Porter
UAMS College of Public Health - ShaRhonda Love
Arkansas Children’s Community Engagement - Mary (Mellie) Bridewell
Arkansas Rural Health Partnership