“Not just labelling medicines”: Pharmacists' perspectives on their potential roles within youth mental health services
Pharmacists are well-positioned to play a more integral role in youth mental healthcare by leveraging their expertise in medication management. However, role ambiguities, professional hierarchies, and stigma may restrict their contributions beyond "<i>just labelling medicines"</i>. Clear role definitions, collaborative frameworks, and targeted education are essential to empower pharmacists to engage in multidisciplinary care, while addressing systemic barriers is critical to integrating them into youth mental health services and enhancing holistic care.
Authors
- Donna Fowler
- Blake Hamilton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6235-3264)
- Sara S. McMillan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3427-4467)
- Claire O'Reilly
- Connie M.S. Janiszewski
- Sarira El-Den
- Jack C. Collins
- Sanam Fathabadi
- Phoebe M. Downey
Institutions
- Griffith University (AU)
- The University of Sydney (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy
- Published
- 2026-02-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcsop.2026.100723
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00