APhA Policy Manual

Pharmacists' Role in Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being

EDUCATION, CURRICULUM AND COMPETENCE FOR PHARMACY EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS PHARMACY PRACTICE

APhA encourages all health care personnel to receive training and provide services to identify, assist, and refer people at risk for, or currently experiencing, a mental health crisis.
APhA encourages employers and policy makers to provide the support, resources, culture, and authority necessary for all pharmacy personnel to engage and assist individuals regarding mental health and emotional well-being.
APhA supports integration of a mental health assessment as a vital component of pharmacist-provided patient care services.