APhA Policy Manual

Efforts to Reduce the Stigma Associated with Mental Health Disorders or Diseases

EDUCATION, CURRICULUM AND COMPETENCE FOR PHARMACY INTERPROFESSIONAL RELATIONS PHARMACY PRACTICE PUBLIC HEALTH

APhA encourages all stakeholders to develop and adopt evidence-based approaches to educate the public and all health care professionals to reduce the stigma associated with mental health diagnoses.
APhA supports the increased utilization of pharmacists and student pharmacists with appropriate training to actively participate in the care of patients with mental health conditions as members of interprofessional health care teams in all practice settings.
APhA supports the expansion of mental health education and training in the curriculum of all schools and colleges of pharmacy, postgraduate training, and within continuing professional development programs.
APhA supports the development of education and resources to address health care professional resiliency and burnout.