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ArticleCommunity mental health journal2025

Community Pharmacists' Views on Their Roles in Mental Health Screening and Management in Malaysia.

Shien Loong Mok, Jing Ying Chuah, Kun Jin Lee, Yee Dom Lim, Jamuna Rani Appalasamy, Pui San Saw, Amutha Selvaraj

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Shien Loong MokSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Building 2, Level 5 Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, 47500, Malaysia.
Jing Ying ChuahSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Building 2, Level 5 Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, 47500, Malaysia.
Kun Jin LeeSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Building 2, Level 5 Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, 47500, Malaysia.
Yee Dom LimSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Building 2, Level 5 Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, 47500, Malaysia.
Jamuna Rani AppalasamySchool of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Building 2, Level 5 Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, 47500, Malaysia.
Pui San SawSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Building 2, Level 5 Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, 47500, Malaysia.
Amutha SelvarajSchool of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Building 2, Level 5 Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, 47500, Malaysia. Amutha.Selvaraj@monash.edu.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Community pharmacists (CPs) are vital as primary healthcare providers, particularly in the screening and management of mental health issues. This study aimed to explore CPs' views on mental health support for patients and the potential challenges in delivering mental health services. Malaysian CPs were recruited through purposive and snowballing sampling. Semi-structured interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data was thematically analyzed using NVivo 12 management software. Twenty CPs from Peninsular Malaysia were interviewed. Participants emphasized the importance of high-quality resources, comprehensive training and standardized tools to effectively provide mental healthcare services. Challenges identified were lack of knowledge and skills, absence of screening tools and social stigma and conservatism, particularly among older individuals. This study underscores the willingness of CPs taking a primary role in mental health services. However, collaboration with relevant stakeholders is crucial, aligning with national strategic plans for the program to be successful.

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Interviews as TopicPharmacistsProfessional RoleAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelFemaleHumansMalaysiaMaleMass ScreeningMental DisordersMental HealthMental Health ServicesMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchCommunity pharmacyManagementMental healthPharmacistScreening

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PMID39133358
PMCPMC11703872

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