TY - JOUR
T1 - Award winning abstracts presented at the 15th Annual International College of Mental Health Pharmacy (CMHP) Conference, Liverpool, UK, on 10th and 11th October 2025: Preparing future pharmacists: Researching the value of Mental Health First Aid in an MPharm curriculum
AU - Macfarlane, Hannah
AU - Bhatara, Kay
AU - Smith, Emma
AU - Bryant, Emma
AU - Russell, Craig
PY - 2025/12/4
Y1 - 2025/12/4
N2 - Since 2021/22, Aston Pharmacy School has provided Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training1 to third-year undergraduate pharmacy students. Anecdotal feedback suggests that students find the training valuable, and international evidence supports its effectiveness in reducing mental health stigma while improving knowledge and confidence2,3. Aligned to the CMHP golden threads, MHFA training contributes to inclusive care, equipping future pharmacists with skills to respond appropriately to mental health needs. However, it involves significant investment of time and financial resources, prompting an evaluation of its effectiveness and sustainability within the curriculum...
AB - Since 2021/22, Aston Pharmacy School has provided Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training1 to third-year undergraduate pharmacy students. Anecdotal feedback suggests that students find the training valuable, and international evidence supports its effectiveness in reducing mental health stigma while improving knowledge and confidence2,3. Aligned to the CMHP golden threads, MHFA training contributes to inclusive care, equipping future pharmacists with skills to respond appropriately to mental health needs. However, it involves significant investment of time and financial resources, prompting an evaluation of its effectiveness and sustainability within the curriculum...
UR - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/02698811251393848
U2 - 10.1177/02698811251393848
DO - 10.1177/02698811251393848
M3 - Conference abstract
SN - 0269-8811
VL - 39
JO - Journal of Psychopharmacology
JF - Journal of Psychopharmacology
IS - Suppl. 2-9
ER -