AAPP has committed over $500,000 to directly support research related to the impact of psychiatric pharmacists on patient care through the AAPP Foundation. The commitment has already funded two major prospective research projects.
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Suicide is a global public health concern and a priority of the World Health Organization (WHO) since 2014. It has a devastating impact on communities and families. Psychiatric pharmacists implement evidence-based suicide risk mitigation interventions and are a key part of suicide prevention strategies.
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Dr. Katie Tuck (Chamberlain), PharmD, BCPP, BCPS Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice – Psychiatry Regis University School of Pharmacy Denver, CO
Rosana Steavenson, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP Program Manager, Mental Health and Pain Clinical Pharmacy Programs Mental Health Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX
Welcome to AAPP’s resource page. Whether you are seeking information on the treatment of individuals living with mental health and substance use disorders and/or connections in psychiatric pharmacy, this landing page can serve as a starting point for you.
Chris Paxos, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS, BCGP Director, Pharmacotherapy Professor, Pharmacy Practice Northeast Ohio Medical University Rootstown, OH Dr. Paxos received his Doctor of Pharmacy from Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH.
Brooke D. Butler, PharmD, BCPP, BCGP Mental Health Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Dublin, GA
Dr. Kelly Gable, PharmD, BCPP, gives tips on starting a new practice.
Dr. Megan Ehret, PharmD, MS, BCPP, explains how to balance your employment expectations with your personal career goals.
What I Wish I Knew - Talking the Talk: Discussing Illicit or Non-Prescription Drug Use with Patients
Dr. Raeschell Williams, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP, explains how to discuss illicit or non-prescription drug use with patients.
Joshua Holland, PharmD, BCPP, PLPC Pharmacist Springfield, MO
James Gasper, PharmD, BCPP Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorder Pharmacist California Department of Health Care Services Sacramento, CA
Dr. Yelena Lugin, PharmD, BCPP, provides tips on telehealth services.
Yelena Lugin, PharmD, BCPP Psychiatric Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Robley Rex VA Medical Center Louisville, KY
Troy Moore, PharmD, MS, BCPP Medical Science Liaison II Alkermes, Inc. Aurora, CO
Dr. Amy VandenBerg, PharmD, BCPP, discusses how to manage drug-seeking behavior.
What I Wish I Knew - Talking the Talk: Discussing Illicit or Non-Prescription Drug Use with Patients
Raeschell Williams, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, BCPP Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders South Texas Veterans Health Care System San Antonio, TX
The National Council for Behavioral Health Medical Director Institute has recommended that the number of Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists (BCPPs) be expanded to help meet the growing demand for mental health services. BCPPs currently assist in expanding care access, improving medication-related outcomes, and reducing health care costs by working collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers.
Dr. Jerry McKee, PharmD, MS, BCPP, explains the difference between BCPP re-testing versus recertification.
Dr. Joshua Holland, PharmD, BCPP, PLPC, talks about how psychotherapy techniques have advanced and can provide healing and help people meet their psychological needs.