“But I Need Help Now!” Access to Mental Health Services and the Role of Pharmacists
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM CST at Lone Star Ballroom B
Available for 1.50 hours of CPE credit
Activity Number: 0217-0000-23-108-L04-P
Activity Type: An Application-Based Activity
The demand for mental health access, already high prior to COVID, has only intensified over the past few years. Despite this, access to psychiatric care has become more difficult and strained existing providers. This session will discuss how pharmacists play a vital role in easing this burden through screening, referrals, and connections, as well as new treatments that are available.
Faculty
 | Moderator: Louisa Sullivan, Pharm.D., BCEMP, BCPS
Title: “But I Need Help Now!” Access to Mental Health Services and the Role of Pharmacists
Institution: Oregon Health & Sciences University Hospital
City/State: Beaverton, OR
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Learning Objectives
1. Practice utilizing screening tools to identify mental health conditions.
2. Employ screening tools in various practice settings.
3. Design a plan to identify mental health resources within your community.
4. Investigate the process for referring patients to mental health resources in your community.
5. Create a plan to assess and refer patients for mental health concerns in a variety of practice settings.
How Pharmacists Can Use Screening Tools for Mental Health Conditions10:15 AM to 11:00 AM  | Speaker: Alisyn L. May, Pharm.D., BCACP, BC-ADM, CDE
Title: How Pharmacists Can Use Screening Tools for Mental Health Conditions
Institution: ARUP Family Health Clinic
City/State: Salt Lake City, UT
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Connecting Patients to Mental Health Resources in Any Practice Setting11:00 AM to 11:45 AM  | Speaker: Lisa Sharp, Ph.D., Master of Arts, Clinical Psychologist
Title: Connecting Patients to Mental Health Resources in Any Practice Setting
Institution: University of Illinois Chicago
City/State: Chicagp, IL
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