Spotlight on Mental Health: Pharmacist Roles
by Kelsey K Kapinus, 2023 PharmD Candidate, Ashley M Srb, 2023 PharmD Candidate, Amy N Bowman, 2023 PharmD Candidate, Salma Abdelwahab, 2023 PharmD Candidate, ALexa Bekkerus, 2023 PharmD Candidate
"Awareness around mental health concerns is becoming more common in today's society; this is due to both the increase in recognition and the increase in occurrence of mental health disorders.1 With increased awareness, many people are becoming more comfortable discussing their mental health concerns despite persistent stigma.2 A person's mental health challenges are as unique to them as their own fingerprint, which means treatment needs to be individualized, and often benefits from a multidisciplinary care approach. In refractory cases, it may take several different therapeutic avenues, including medication and non-medication trials, for a patient to find a treatment regimen that is effective for them. It is essential for treatment team members to be understanding, knowledgeable, and supportive during this process. Pharmacists can use the full range of their training and expertise to improve mental health treatment planning and access to evidence-based care. So, what exactly is the pharmacist’s role in mental health?"
Keywords: Pharmacists, Mental Health, Mental Health Services, Mental Disorders, Social Stigma, Psychotherapy, Suicide, Ambulatory Care Facilities, Medication Adherence, Population Health, Hospitals, Patient Care, Evidence-Based Medicine
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2021 September/October Table of Contents
"Awareness around mental health concerns is becoming more common in today's society; this is due to both the increase in recognition and the increase in occurrence of mental health disorders.1 With increased awareness, many people are becoming more comfortable discussing their mental health concerns despite persistent stigma.2 A person's mental health challenges are as unique to them as their own fingerprint, which means treatment needs to be individualized, and often benefits from a multidisciplinary care approach. In refractory cases, it may take several different therapeutic avenues, including medication and non-medication trials, for a patient to find a treatment regimen that is effective for them. It is essential for treatment team members to be understanding, knowledgeable, and supportive during this process. Pharmacists can use the full range of their training and expertise to improve mental health treatment planning and access to evidence-based care. So, what exactly is the pharmacist’s role in mental health?"
Keywords: Pharmacists, Mental Health, Mental Health Services, Mental Disorders, Social Stigma, Psychotherapy, Suicide, Ambulatory Care Facilities, Medication Adherence, Population Health, Hospitals, Patient Care, Evidence-Based Medicine
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2021 September/October Table of Contents