Pharmacist Mental Health Podcast 30m

Tapering antidepressants requires careful planning to minimize withdrawal symptoms and ensure patient safety. This episode provides pharmacists with a brief update on antidepressant therapies and essential education on tapering, including recognizing withdrawal risks, adjusting schedules, and counseling patients effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and enhance your skills in supporting patients through their mental health treatment journey.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:
1. Describe the mechanisms of action of antidepressant therapies and their implications for patient care.
2. Explain best practices for tapering antidepressants, including recognizing withdrawal risks and providing effective patient counseling.

Faculty

Joshua Davis Kinsey, PharmD

VP, Education
CEimpact

Disclosures:

Joshua Davis Kinsey has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Sara Grady, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP

Professor, Clinical Pharmacist
Drake University
Broadlawns Medical Center

Disclosures:

Sara Grady has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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