Mental Health

Question 1

Prevalence of mental health

Australia and globally as

Answer 1

Globally = 1 in every 8 😔
Suicide is 2nd cause of death (15-29yo)

Australia = 47% (16-34)

Question 2

Pharmacist rolen

Answer 2

Early identification

Health promotion

Addictions and substance prevention

Triage and referral

Mental health first aid

Treatment optimisation

Helping shape public policies

Interprofessional collaborative practice

Research

Question 3

How is MH promoted and increased awareness?

Answer 3

Better Access Initiative

= available for ppl diagnosied with mental illness
= need to have mental health treatment plan from GP
> ELIGIBLE FOR: 10 medicsfe rebate able MH services
> can also claim up to 10 separate services for provision of group therapy (family and couples not included)

Question 4

Do people who die by suicide seek help,m

Answer 4

Yes.

45% contacted a HCP 1 month prior

77% saw a GP in thr 3 months prior

39% attendees ED in the year prior

Question 5

What are the barriers pharmacists face when engaging with someone who might suicide?

Answer 5

Fear or worsening situation, lack of knowledge and lack of time

Question 6

Suicide prevention Aus and WHO’s LIVE LIFE suicide prevention

Answer 6

1. Limit access to means of suicide (pesticides, firearms, certain meds)
2. Interact with media for responsible reporting of suicide
3. Foster socio economic life skills in adolescents
4. Early identification, access, manage and folkow uo

Question 7

Impact of stigma

Answer 7

1. Label avoidance =
   Avoid help so you don’t get labelled
2. # Discrimination = behavioural result.of prejudice

Question 8

Strategies to reduce stigma

Answer 8

1. Educate
   = challenged inaccurate stereotypes
2. Contact
   = with people experiencing mental illness change change your previously held beliefs
3. Protest
   = publicly challenge negative portrayals and stereotypes

Question 9

Pharmacist research into mental health

Answer 9

1. 5CPA mental health project
2. Bloom Program