The mental health community: An underserved and undertreated population: Students call for increased efforts to reduce mental health stigma

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Students call for increased efforts to reduce mental health stigma The mission of the APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhAeASP) is to be the collective voice of student pharmacists, to provide opportunities for professional growth, to improve patient care, and to envision and advance the future of pharmacy. The Association Report column is written by Academy and section officers and coordinated by APhA staff.

Student Pharmacists’ Attitudes Toward Suicide and the Perceived Role of Community Pharmacists in Suicidal Ideation Assessment

“…The resolution advocated for education regarding caring for patients with mental health conditions and appropriate methods of intervention (eg, crisis hotlines, local community resources, referral services) to reduce mental health stigma and address lack of confidence in care provision. 40 This study does have limitations that should be considered. The study only represents a small cohort of one class of student pharmacists from one institution, which may limit generalizability.…”

“…[35][36][37][38] Calls have been made for community pharmacists and student pharmacists to be required to complete MHFA training. 39,40 While MHFA alone is likely insufficient, it is an evidencebased foundation on which to build as schools and colleges of pharmacy identify best practices. Within the American Pharmacists Association, the House of Delegates of the Academy of Student Pharmacists passed a resolution in 2017 calling for mental health educational reform.…”