The Mental Health Clinician, October 2011 (Vol. 1, Iss. 4)

Psychiatric Pharmacy Manifesto

The time has come for psychiatric pharmacy to set in writing and publicly declare our principles, beliefs, and intentions with this psychiatric pharmacy manifesto. The word manifesto comes from the Latin word manifestum, which means clear or conspicuous. For some, the word manifesto carries a negative connotation since it has more recently been associated with revolution or violent social change. But used to its true purpose, it is where we can speak our mind, and publicly and clearly declare our intentions and beliefs to those within and outside our profession. Read the full editorial.

Next Month: Clozapine

Next month’s issue is an “All Clozapine” issue. We will be featuring a number of exciting pharmacy practitioners who are working in clozapine clinics or with clozapine patients across the country. There is also an interesting research paper on academic detailing and clozapine utilization in the Veterans’ Administration in San Diego, CA. Two CPNP members have submitted interesting case reports of adverse events with clozapine. And of course, the Toolbox will feature some great tips for monitoring and treating clozapine adverse events.

Articles in this Issue

Psychiatric Pharmacy Manifesto CPNP Past President Glen Stimmel and the Past Presidents Council compiled and wrote the four basic tenets of psychiatric pharmacy in this manifesto.
The History of the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists CPNP evolved from a group of psychiatric and neurologic specialists that met at ASHP Annual Meetings.
How We Are Progressing Towards the Goals of the Manifesto Our profession must continue to provide favorable patient outcomes and expand our role within the health care team.
Our Unified Approach Through Leadership and Organization How CPNP and our volunteers will lead the way to a positive future.
Our Commitment to Patient Care We improve health care for an underserved population.
Our Dedication to the Mental Health Care System We impact patient education, symptom rating scales, adverse events, and ultimately hospital costs.
Our Vision for the Future A call to action: how we will come to function independently and collaboratively as practitioners.

CPNP News, Announcements and Resources

What is it that you do professionally? “Tell me about what it is that you do professionally.” This question is notorious for rendering speechless even the most raconteur-like of pharmacists
College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists Announces Slate for 2011-2013 Board Officer Election CPNP Nominations Committee is pleased to announce the consideration of over 80 individuals for 3 positions on the 2011-2013 CPNP Board of Directors.
WIFM: What’s In It For Me as a CPNP Volunteer? Volunteering for CPNP provides many opportunities, professionally and personally.
Consumer Survey Results from 2011 NAMI Annual Meeting Each year NAMI Annual Convention attendees are asked to complete a survey to help CPNP better understand the awareness attendees have about psychiatric pharmacists.
October Savvy Psychopharmacology Article Gugger, Tam, and Ashby authored this month's article on Is there a link between aripiprazole and treatment-emergent psychosis?
CPNP Member News Ericka Breden, Shannon Saldana, Sarah Melton, and Christian Teter have exciting news.
Studying a Study and Testing a Test, How to Read the Medical Evidence-Fifth Edition Review a guide to evaluate and interpret medical literature by using the M.A.A.R.I.E. framework.

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