Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

1. Discuss the rate of depression and anxiety disorders based on several patient factors.
2. Describe common symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders.
3. Recognize the signs of potential mental health emergencies including suicidal intent.
4. Identify common psychiatric medications including their generic and brand names.
5. Explain how pharmacy technicians can identify if patients are compliant with their prescribed medications for depression and anxiety disorders.


Author

Kristin Waters, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP
Assistant Clincial Professor
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
Deptartment of Pharmacy Practice
Storrs, CT


This module will provide 2.5 contact hours (0.25 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit for pharmacy technicians.

ACPE UAN: 0121-0000-24-002-H01-T
Activity type: Knowledge-based

Release date: April 1, 2024
Expiration date: March 31, 2027

2.5 HOURS CE    ACPE UAN: 0121-0000-24-002-H01-T    RELEASED: 4/1/2024    EXPIRES: 3/31/2027

Kristin Waters, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP
Assistant Clinical Professor; University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy; Storrs, CT

Dr. Waters is an Assistant Clinical Professor at University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 2015 and is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist as well as a Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacy Specialist. Dr. Waters serves as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Psychiatry at Yale New Haven Health-System and is an active leader in the American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists.