Citation

Kassir H, Eaton H, Ferguson M, Procter NG. J. Pharm. Pract. Res. 2019; 49(6): 567-569.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia)

DOI

10.1002/jppr.1552

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Suicide prevention is a global public health priority with approximately 800,000 people dying by suicide each year. As health professionals, pharmacists with further education can play an important role in suicide prevention as front-line responders and gatekeepers. However, few studies have focused on pharmacists as gatekeepers in suicide prevention. This report discusses studies that focus on the pharmacist's role, gaining knowledge, reshaping attitudes and increasing confidence to engage with members of the public in suicide prevention. © 2019 The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia

Language: en

Keywords

human; suicide; suicide prevention; prevention; self-harm; suicidal ideation; education program; education; pharmacist; awareness; risk; Article; community pharmacy; gatekeeper