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Mental Health for the Pharmacy Workforce Bundle

Taisha Cunningham2024-08-20T11:01:50-05:00August 20th, 2024|Categories: Depression/Bipolar, Men's Health, Mental Health, Public/Community Health, Womens Health|Tags: continuing education, news, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Student Pharmacists|

Enhancing Mental Health and Resilience in Pharmacy Professionals: Join the Mental Health for the Pharmacy Workforce Bundle

In today’s demanding healthcare environment, maintaining mental health and resilience is more crucial than ever for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. The Mental Health for the Pharmacy Workforce Bundle, originally presented at the ACA | ACVP | PPHI Annual Conference & Expo, offers a unique opportunity to address these challenges head-on. This bundle provides up to 2 hours of continuing education focused on essential mental health topics, including addiction, depression, burnout, and the vital need for self-care and resilience in the medical field.

Webinar 1: Long Walk Out of the Woods: A Physician’s Story of Addiction, Depression, Hope, and Recovery

Presenter: Adam Hill, MD
CE Credits: 1 CE
Sponsor: Pharmacists Public Health Initiatives

In this compelling session, Dr. Adam Hill shares his personal journey through addiction, depression, and recovery. Participants will have the opportunity to:

Identify Contributing Factors: Learn about the factors affecting mental health within the medical workforce.
Understand Barriers to Treatment: Explore the obstacles and barriers that prevent effective mental health treatment.
Discuss Self-Care Strategies: Gain insights into self-care practices and advocacy for institutional support.
Discover the Effects of Stigma: Examine how stigma and stereotyping impact the treatment of medical conditions.

Webinar 2: Burnout, Patient Safety, and the Road to Resiliency

Presenter: Kristin Jones, PharmD
CE Credits: 1 CE
Sponsor: Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company

This session focuses on the critical issue of burnout in healthcare settings. Dr. Kristin Jones will guide participants through:

Identifying Burnout: Recognize the signs and symptoms of professional burnout.
Impact on Practice and Safety: Understand how burnout affects professional practice and patient safety.
Mitigation Methods: Learn methods to alleviate burnout and enhance well-being.
Developing Resiliency Practices: Create a personal plan to foster resiliency and self-care.

Participating in these webinars will not only enhance your knowledge but also provide you with practical tools to manage stress and improve your professional and personal life. Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to gain insights from experts and strengthen your resilience in the demanding field of pharmacy. For more details on how to register and take advantage of this continuing education opportunity, click the REGISTER button below. Embrace this chance to invest in your mental health and professional growth. Join us in building a more resilient and well-supported pharmacy workforce!

Why Participate?

Healthcare professionals often face intense pressure and stress, making it essential to stay informed and equipped with strategies for maintaining mental health and well-being. The Mental Health for the Pharmacy Workforce Bundle is designed to offer practical insights and strategies that can be immediately applied to both personal well-being and professional practice. Through two engaging webinars, participants will gain valuable knowledge and tools to better navigate the complexities of their roles and enhance their overall quality of life.

Mental Health for the Pharmacy Workforce Bundle

Earn up to 2 hours of continuing education focused on Mental Health when you purchase the Mental Health for the Pharmacy Workforce Bundle, originally presented at the ACA | ACVP | PPHI Annual Conference & Expo.

Webinar 1: Long Walk Out of the Woods: A Physician’s Story of Addiction, Depression, Hope and Recovery
This session is sponsored by Pharmacists Public Health Initiatives.

At the conclusion of this program, the participating pharmacist or technician will be able to:
1. Identify contributing factors addressed in the medical workforce.
2. Describe obstacles/barriers preventing mental health treatment.
3. Discuss self-care strategies & institutional advocacy.
4. Discover the effects of stigma, and stereotyping medical conditions.

Webinar 2: Burnout, Patient Safety, and the Road to Resiliency
This session is sponsored by Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company.

At the conclusion of this program, the participating pharmacist or technician will be able to:
1. Identify signs and symptoms of professional burnout.
2. Explain the impact of burnout on professional practice and patient safety.
3. Describe methods to mitigate burnout and improve well-being.
4. Develop an individual practice to foster resiliency and self-care.

*If you do not have an NABP number, select “International Pharmacist” or “International Pharmacy Technician” when registering.

Our Speakers:

Adam Hill, MD is a palliative care physician at Riley Hospital for Children. Dr. Hill is a proud Hoosier, a Butler Bulldog, and an IUSM graduate. He completed his pediatric residency training at St. Louis University, a fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology at Duke University, and a palliative medicine fellowship at IUSM. His work in palliative care is focused on allowing patients to live the best quality of life possible, in the midst of chronic, life-limiting, and/or life-threatening medical conditions. In addition to palliative care, Dr. Hill is passionate about physician wellness/self-care, physician education, and international medical work. His international work has allowed him to work in Belize, Mexico, Kenya, Tanzania, and Australia over the past several years. In addition, as part of his work in palliative care, he serves as the medical director for a week-long summer camp for children affected by childhood cancer.

Kristen Jones, PharmD graduated from the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy in 2003 with a Doctorate in Pharmacy. Kristen has practiced in both retail and hospital pharmacies prior to joining Pharmacists Mutual in 2014. She is a member of ASHP, APhA, NCPA, and APC. Since her time at Pharmacists Mutual, she has provided presentations to pharmacy schools and state associations across the country about professional liability and many other organizations about risk management and disaster planning in pharmacies, compounding, and pharmacy errors. Kristen lives in Wheatland, Wyoming, and enjoys life with her husband and four children.