Who are we?

The Mental Health Stream is a network of SHPA members who work in mental health units and any inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory or primary care settings where patients of any age with mental health conditions, receive pharmacy services.

Why join?

Join the Mental Health Interest Group if you want to access our network of mental health experts and peers through the Mental Health Discussion Forum. You don’t need to specialise in mental health to join the Mental Health Interest Group.

To view the self enrolment option for the Mental Health Interest Group, please enter the username and password for your Online CPD account* (created for you by SHPA)

*Please contact specialtypractice@shpa.org.au if you are unable to see the self enrolment option or need assistance with your Online CPD account details.

If you are an experienced mental health pharmacist, why not apply to join the Mental Health Practice Group. Belonging to the Mental Health Practice Group gives you all the benefits of the Mental Health Interest Group, plus opportunities to support members of the Mental Health Interest Group and contribute to important SHPA work relating to mental health – including Standard of Practice in Mental Health for Pharmacy Services, SHPA submissions relevant to mental health, and SHPA mental health education.

Members of the Mental Health Practice Group are also eligible to nominate for election to the Mental Health Leadership Committee.

CLICK HERE for Practice Group eligibility criteria and to submit your application.