Ensuring Parity of Esteem in Mental Health
These meetings are intended for UK Healthcare Professionals and have been developed in accordance with the ABPI Code of Practice.
PM Healthcare events are Quality Assured by the University of Bradford
| Satellite | Ensuring Parity of Esteem in Mental Health | |||
| Speakers | Karen Shuker (Education & Research Portfolio, College of Mental Health Pharmacy) | |||
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Mental health conditions are common – affecting 1 in 4 people. Yet people with mental health conditions will still experience stigma on the basis of their diagnosis. Poorer physical health is also linked with severe and prolonged mental health conditions. On average people with a severe mental health illness die up to 15-20 years earlier than those without. This session will cover how pharmacists can support people living with mental health conditions addressing issues such as stigma, access to services and physical health. The aim of the session is to discuss how we can achieve ‘Parity of Esteem’ where mental health is valued equally with physical health.
RPS Faculty Competencies 1.1 Expert Skills and Knowledge 1.2 Delivery of Professional Expertise 1.3 Reasoning and Judgement 2.1 Communication 2.2 Teamwork and Consultation | ||||
