Course Description
The menopause transition is a critical period marked by hormonal shifts that can contribute to the onset or worsening of anxiety and depression. This session unpacks the science behind these symptoms, outlines who’s most at risk, and offers evidence-based treatment options that go beyond hormones. With their unique expertise, psychiatric pharmacists can play a vital role in closing the care gap and empowering midlife patients with meaningful support.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the etiology of hormonal changes related to mental health that occur during menopause transition.
- Name risk factors for developing new onset or worsening anxiety and/or depression during menopause transition.
- Identify evidence-based treatment recommendations for women experiencing vasomotor and/or mood symptoms.
Target Audience
If you are a pharmacist, nurse practitioner, or other health care professional involved in the comprehensive medication management of individuals living with mental health and/or substance use disorders, we invite you to participate in this course.
Faculty
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Dr. Lisa Miller is the Associate Dean at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy’s Orlando Campus, where she is actively engaged in teaching, research, and administration. She is also the owner of Women’s Precision Health, LLC, a menopause consult service for midlife women and healthcare providers. With a background in both pharmacy and clinical mental health counseling, she brings a unique, interdisciplinary perspective to pharmacy education and patient care.
Dr. Lisa Miller earned her B.S. in Pharmacy from The Ohio State University, her Pharm.D. from University of Kentucky, and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She completed a postdoctoral clinical pharmacy residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and is a Menopause Society Certified Menopause Practitioner.
Dr. Lisa Miller is committed to advancing the role of pharmacists in patient-centered care and medication management, particularly in areas impacting midlife and women’s health. Through her work, she aims to bridge the gap between clinical pharmacy, mental health, and pharmacy education by equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to improve patient outcomes.
Course Requirements
To receive ACPE credit for this session, you must:
- Register for this course.
- Review the full content of the activity and reflect upon its teachings.
- Complete the evaluation at the end of the activity.
- Provide the necessary details in your profile to ensure correct reporting by AAPP to CPE Monitor.
Continuing Education Credit and Disclosures
Activity Dates: 4/21/2026-4/21/2029
ACPE Contact Hours: 1.0
ACPE Number: 0284-0000-##-###-###-P (Application)
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The American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
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