PGP - 2026 Lecture Series
Sleep & Mental Health: The Role of the Pharmacy
March 15, 2026
OTC Academy
Mental health
Sleep disorders and mental health imbalances are now a major public health issue and rank among the top reasons for visiting a pharmacy. Chronic stress, anxiety, persistent fatigue… Pharmacists are on the front lines when it comes to these growing challenges.
This conference aims to reposition the pharmacist as a central figure in the initial management of these disorders by providing concrete, structured, and scientifically grounded tools to enhance their counseling at the counter
- Understanding the neurobiological mechanisms involved in sleep disorders and mental health imbalances (stress, the cortisol axis, the autonomic nervous system, and low-grade inflammation).
- Identify the most common patient profiles encountered in the pharmacy and their predominant imbalances.
- Develop a clear, step-by-step, and tailored first-line pharmacy care plan.
- Incorporate scientifically based complementary solutions into their in-store consultations.
- Strengthen their strategic role in the prevention and management of sleep disorders and mental health issues




































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