The role of a psychiatric pharmacist in college health.
Published evidence indicates there is a growing prevalence of psychiatric illnesses on college campuses, and that approximately one quarter of students may be taking psychotropic medications. But attracting and retaining experienced mental health care professionals to college health settings is a challenging task. The psychiatric pharmacist is one professional resource that can serve as both a clinical and educational consultant for college mental health services. A pilot psychiatric pharmacist service project is described.
School of Pharmacy, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, USA. c.caley@uconn.edu
Charles F
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Caley
Donna
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Webber
Michael
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Kurland
Paula
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Holmes
D003237:Connecticut / Q000453:epidemiology; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010604:Pharmacy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D024382:Professional Role; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013333:Student Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013334:Students / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D014495:Universities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*
D011619:Psychotropic Drugs