Learning Objectives
Provide a brief overview of current mental health services in the United States; Understand the role of epidemiology and service delivery systems, such as clinical psychiatric pharmacist, for individuals with mental disorders; Understand evidence-based practice/treatment guidelines for the clinical and community psychiatric pharmacist; and Better assess the potential role for pharmacists as members of mental health teams, and Identify emerging issues, including medical homes, ERISA, and rural health
Co-Occurring Disorders
Treatment exacerbated by lifestyle issues, atrisk behaviors, service utilization, and barriers to care Higher rates of premature death disability Gender differences
Women are more prone to depression than men
National Studies
Epidemiologic Catchment Area (ECA) National Comorbidity Survey National Comorbidity Survey Replication Study (NCS-R)
Emerging Issues
Medical Home
New Patient Care Models
ERISA
Pharmacist as Fiduciaries Business models
Rural Populations
Health Promotion
Summary
Growing Team Collaboration Re-tooling Curriculum Community-centered Pharmacy Practice Role of the Clinical Psychiatric Pharmacist Training the Public About Pharmacy Practice