Session Overview
Because mental health is everyone’s responsibility, creating a culture of wellbeing requires collective commitment from individuals, employers, professional bodies, and the broader healthcare system.

This session will explore the mental health challenges experienced by healthcare professionals, with a particular focus on the pharmacy workforce. Discussions will examine the various factors that influence mental wellbeing in pharmacy practice, including increasing workplace pressures and the demands of providing patient-centred care.

Take Home Messages

For Employers

1. Create psychologically safe workplaces where employees feel supported and able to raise concerns.
2. Build resilience through supportive leadership and workplace policies that promote work-life balance and prevent burnout.

For Employees

1. Understand that mental health challenges are manageable when addressed promptly.
2. Develop personal resilience strategies, including healthy coping mechanisms, social support networks, and self-care practices.

For Pharmacists as Professionals, Family Members, and Caregivers

1. Be an advocate for mentally healthy families and communities.
2. Promote resilience and supportive relationships.
3. Promote access to care both at home and in professional practice.