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Health & Wellness Resources
for Pharmacists, technicians, students & interns
The Kansas Pharmacists Recovery Network has compiled this list of local, state and national health and wellness resources to assist those struggling with addiction or mental-health issues. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out. Any of the resources listed below are a good starting point.
An article on pharmacist burnout in Drug Topics, noted "it’s important that people in the field do not ignore the signs of burnout and pay attention to the people they work with. When a colleague snaps back at coworkers or even customers, that’s a telling sign." Additionally, the article points out that "every pharmacist is dealing with their own personal struggles, so solutions will be different from person to person. The best advice is to find the positive differences that one makes each day and hold onto them, and try your best to let the frustrations go." Read more. A 2015 study of family and work commitments published by Pharmacy, an international scientific peer-reviewed open access journal on pharmacy education and practice published by MDPI, found that, because pharmacists have finite physical and psychological resources, "increased stress in one domain will worsen conflict across both domains. In other words, more stress at work will result in more stress at home, and vice versa." According to US Pharmacist, the greatest threats to pharmacists include nonmedical opiates, stimulants, antianxiety drug use, legal drugs, alcohol and nicotine. It also addressed how pharmacists & students can recognize abuse disorders among patients, themselves, and coworkers.Addressing Pharmacy Burnout Preventing Burnout in the Pharmacy Setting (Dec, 2018) Avoiding Pharmacist Burnout (Feb, 2019) Resources in Kansas Lawrence Watkins Health Services CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Wichita Healthy Hawks (Associated with the School of Medicine) Statewide DCCCA (Douglas County Citizens on Alcoholism, Inc.) Prevention Resources Kansas Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence Kansas Department for Children and Families Kansas Department of Health and Environment Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services National Resources National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) APhA Institute on Substance Use Disorders SAMSHA CDC National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National Institute on Drug Abuse DEA Diversion Control Division Resources for Grief Center for Loss & Life Transition General Resources Basics on Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) Drugrehab.org: “Is Asking for Help with Addiction a Sign of Weakness?” General online resource for where to start if someone is potentially having issues. Includes resources for finding rehab facilities, talking to someone, testimonials, and more. Call line: (877) 752-6506 Pharmacists Recovery Network Addiction Recovery Resources for the Professional College Drug Abuse and Addiction Information & Resources Miscellaneous Information Outreach Program for Student Involvement Additional Articles |
Contact Numbers National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Intimate Partner Violence: National Dating Abuse Hotline: (866) 311-8453 Crisis Text Line: Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, PRESS 1 Well-Being Index The Well-Being Index, a brief online self-assessment invented by the Mayo Clinic and brought to you through a partnership with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). Learn more. Fast Facts The greatest threats to pharmacists include nonmedical opiates, stimulants, antianxiety drug use, legal drugs, alcohol and nicotine. US Pharmacist 40% of surveyed pharmacists reported using drugs without a prescription authorization and one-fifth reported they had done so five or more time in their lives National Survey of Drug Use and Health Statistics (2017)
1/3 of college students have used stimulants non-medically, according to the Addiction Center Online Screening Tools |
