Pharmacists can play a critical role in improving health both for hospitalized people and those taking medications outside an institution. Pharmacists can provide information on benefits, dosing, side effects, side effect management, and drug interactions with prescription and non-prescription medication. In addition, pharmacists can provide information on lifestyle issues that can improve overall health (sleep habits, diet, exercise, sun exposure, and stress management). The presenters in this workshop, all members of the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (C.P.N.P.), have been leaders in NAMI’S collaboration with the C.P.N.P. and have helped develop the “Ask the Pharmacist” information on NAMI’s Web site and several of our medication fact sheets. The presenters will also explore ideas for consumer collaboration in managing medications.

• Julie Dopheide, Pharm.D., associate professor of clinical pharmacy, psychiatry, and the behavioral sciences, University of Southern California Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
• Mary Gutierrez, Pharm.D., associate professor of clinical pharmacy, University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, Los Angeles, CA
• Susie Park, Pharm.D., assistant professor of clinical pharmacy, University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, Los Angeles, CA
• Moderator: Glen Stimmel, Pharm.D., professor of clinical pharmacy, psychiatry, and the behavioral sciences, University of Southern California Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine, Los Angeles, CA