Drug Topics February 21, 2025
Pharmacists who participated in the mental health first aid training had better understanding of mental health conditions and increased confidence and skills in mental health intervention.
Pharmacists who received mental health first aid training more frequently engaged patients in mental health conversations and provided more compassionate support, according to new data published in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association.1 The authors said that mental health training can help improve mental health outcomes and reduce stigma.
According to data from the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 1 in 5 adults in the country live with a mental illness.2 In 2022, 30 million American adults received treatment for a mental health condition, including counseling or prescription medication. The most...
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