Pharmacy Focus : Episode 82

Commentary

Podcast

Pharmacy Focus: The Role of Pharmacists in Promoting Mental Health Care

Molly McGraw, PharmD, BCPS, manager of clinical pharmacy at UPMC Health Plan and Kim Castelnovo, RPh, Pharmacy Manager at Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, talk about the importance of mental health care for patients.

This episode of Pharmacy Focus discusses the important role pharmacists can play in promoting mental health care for patients. Molly McGraw, PharmD, BCPS, manager of clinical pharmacy at UPMC Health Plan and Kim Castelnovo, RPh, Pharmacy Manager at Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, talk about the importance of mental health care for patients, how pharmacists can educate patients on their mental health medications, and implement clinical programs to optimize care. They also discuss challenges with medication adherence and how pharmacists can collaborate with other health care professionals to provide holistic care.

Related Videos
Image Credit: © alenamozhjer - stock.adobe.com
pharmacogenetics testing, adverse drug events, personalized medicine, FDA collaboration, USP partnership, health equity, clinical decision support, laboratory challenges, study design, education, precision medicine, stakeholder perspectives, public comment, Texas Medical Center, DNA double helix
Pharmacy, Advocacy, Opioid Awareness Month | Image Credit: pikselstock - stock.adobe.com
pharmacogenetics challenges, inter-organizational collaboration, dpyd genotype, NCCN guidelines, meta census platform, evidence submission, consensus statements, clinical implementation, pharmacotherapy improvement, collaborative research, pharmacist role, pharmacokinetics focus, clinical topics, genotype-guided therapy, critical thought
Hurricane Helene, Baxter plant, IV fluids shortage, health systems impact, injectable medicines, compounding solutions, patient care errors, clinical resources, operational consideration, fluid conservation, sterile water, temperature excursions, training considerations, patient safety, feedback request
Image Credit: © Andrey Popov - stock.adobe.com
Image Credit: © peopleimages.com - stock.adobe.com
Pharmacists, Education, Advocacy, Opioid Awareness Month | Image Credit: Jacob Lund - stock.adobe.com
Pharmacy technician working in a pharmacy -- Image credit: sofiko14 | stock.adobe.com
Related Content
Woman applying topical gel to arm -- Image credit: New Africa | stock.adobe.com
October 25th 2024

FDA Approves Estradiol Gel, 0.06% for Women Post-Menopause

Gillian McGovern, Assistant Editor
Pharmacy Focus - Oncology Edition: Advancing Brain Cancer Research and Treatment
September 26th 2024

Pharmacy Focus - Oncology Edition: Advancing Brain Cancer Research and Treatment

Urinary Tract Infection, FDA Approval | Image Credit: Vitalii Vodolazskyi - stock.adobe.com
Published: October 25th 2024 | Updated: October 25th 2024

FDA Approves Oral Sulopenem Etzadroxil and Probenecid for Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections

Ashley Gallagher, Associate Editor
Public Health Matters podcast logo
September 19th 2024

Public Health Matters: The Difference Between Misinformation and Disinformation, and How Information Can Inform Evidence-Based Decisions

Picture a person with highlighted neuromuscular junction showing dysfunction, experiencing muscle weakness and fatigue
October 25th 2024

Patients With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Demonstrate Rapid Response Following Ravulizumab Treatment

Luke Halpern, Assistant Editor
Lodoco: A New Indication for an Old Drug
October 25th 2024

Lodoco: A New Indication for an Old Drug

Zayda Habib, PharmD Candidate Fiona Lee, PharmD Candidate Ming Zhu Lee, PharmD Candidate Rachel Wu, PharmD Candidate Joseph P. Nathan, PharmD, MS