Establishing mental health friendly pharmacies to assist in the early identification and support of older adults at risk of depression: The EMPATHISE pilot study.

Background: Late-life depression (LLD) often goes underdiagnosed and undertreated. Community pharmacists are one of the most accessible and trusted healthcare professionals (HCPs) and may play a significant role in LLD screening.

Objective: This study aimed to develop and pilot a pharmacist-delivered depression screening and referral service for older adults (≥65 years) at risk of depression, within community pharmacy.

Pharmacist-led screening for mental illness: A systematic review.

Background: Early identification and treatment of mental illnesses is imperative for optimal patient outcomes. Pharmacists may play an important role in mental healthcare through the provision of screening services for mental illnesses.

Objective: (s): To systematically review the impact of pharmacist-led mental illness screening on clinical or patient-reported outcomes and identify and report any follow-up or referral systems used in pharmacist-led screening interventions for mental illnesses.

Community pharmacists' acceptability of pharmacist-delivered depression screening for older adults: a qualitative study.

Background: Late-life depression often goes underdiagnosed and undertreated, affecting the quality of life of older adults. Pharmacists are well-placed to identify older adults who may be at risk of depression by using appropriate screening tools.

Aim: To explore community pharmacists' acceptability of performing late-life depression screening in Australian community pharmacies.

Stakeholders' Acceptability of Pharmacist-Led Screening in Community Pharmacies: A Systematic Review.

Introduction: Community pharmacists are among the most accessible healthcare providers. Community pharmacist-led screening may facilitate the early detection of illnesses/medical risk factors, optimizing health outcomes. However, it is important to assess the acceptability of screening services to ensure uptake by key stakeholders.