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Applied Mental Health Pharmacotherapy Introduction


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These first two modules of the Applied Mental Health Pharmacotherapy Certificate Program are offered as a stand-alone information session for learners seeking focused knowledge on key mental health pharmacotherapy topics, or together as an introduction to the full certificate program for those interested in continuing their professional development through the complete program.

Non-CPE quick links:

Introduction:https://vimeo.com/1200140672/420bcb5c9e?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

General Approach: https://vimeo.com/1200475364/bb50007f94?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

https://vimeo.com/1200477001/c8993ff77e?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

 

The modules offered with this bundle include:

Introduction to Applied Mental Health Pharmacotherapy: This module offers an overview of the Applied Mental Health Pharmacotherapy Certificate Program, including the various components of the certificate and requirements to complete the program, as well as introduce the concept of stigma and how it affects mental healthcare.

General Approach to Persons Living with Mental Illness: This module offers a general approach that helps equip pharmacists with practical skills to evaluate how a patient’s medical conditions and medication regimen may affect mental health, conduct patient- and caregiver-centered interviews to gather relevant mental health information, and respond appropriately to acute mental health crises, including mental status changes and suicidal or homicidal ideation.

Whether you are interested in general knowledge or exploring if this certificate program is right for you, this modules offer practical insights to enhance your patient care for persons with mental health needs.

For more information about continuing with the certificate program or to register, please visit this webpage: https://www.accp.com/education/apmhp26/

Release Date: June 15, 2026
ACPE Deadline: June 15, 2029

Publication Year: 2026
Format: Recorded Lecture

Technical Requirements:

To access on-demand content, you will need broadband Internet access, an updated Internet browser, and speakers or headphones for audio. 

Contents

Introduction to Applied Mental Health Pharmacotherapy

General Approach to Persons Living with Mental Illness

Introduction to Applied Mental Health Pharmacotherapy

*Content Matter Expert

Faculty

Richard J. Silvia, Pharm.D., MA in Adult Education, FCCP, FAAPP, BCPP*
Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy
Boston, Massachusetts

General Approach to Persons Living with Mental Illness

Faculty

Richard J. Silvia, Pharm.D., MA in Adult Education, FCCP, FAAPP, BCPP*
Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy
Boston, Massachusetts

CPE Credit

The American College of Clinical Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Target Audience: Non-psychiatric specialty pharmacists who wish to learn about mental health pharmacotherapy.

Contents

Introduction to Applied Mental Health Pharmacotherapy

Activity Number: 0217-0000-26-123-H04-P
Contact Hour(s): 0.50
Activity Type: Knowledge Based
Learning Objectives
  1. Discuss how to utilize the different program modules and their components to best suit their educational needs.
  2. Resolve a variety of barriers to receiving appropriate mental healthcare, including stigma, cultural and social concerns, and medication-related concerns.

General Approach to Persons Living with Mental Illness

Activity Number: 0217-0000-26-124-H04-P
Contact Hour(s): 1.00
Activity Type: Knowledge Based
Learning Objectives

1. Assess a patient's comprehensive medical and medication profile to determine impact on their mental      health.

2. Interview a patient and their caregivers appropriately to obtain needed information regarding their            mental health.

3. Determine how best to assist a patient during specific mental health crises, including mental status          changes and suicidal or homicidal thinking.


Commercial Support

The American College of Clinical Pharmacy does not solicit or accept external commercial/financial support for its continuing pharmacy education activities. No commercial/financial support has been solicited or accepted for this activity.