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Burnout & Resiliency

IPA recognizes that a healthy and thriving clinician workforce is imperative to ensuring optimal patient health outcomes and safety. IPA hopes to create and support a culture of well-being by providing resources for our members.

As IPA continues its mission to empower the pharmacy profession to improve the health of our communities, we recognize this important issue and hope our members will find these resources helpful in addressing burnout and mental health within our profession.

APhA’s Well-Being Index Report
In 2018, the APhA Board of Trustees adopted a statement on Pharmacists Well-being and Resiliency and committed to addressing this issue by including it in the association’s strategic plan. This plan included a Well-Being Index (WBI), an anonymous online screening tool invented by the Mayo Clinic to evaluate fatigue, depression, burnout, anxiety/stress, and mental/physical quality of life to assess your well-being. The WBI is a free assessment for pharmacy personnel (Invitation Code: APhA). Results of the index from September 2024 are available here. The report specific to the state of Iowa can be found here.

Building a Sustainable, Healthy Pharmacy Workforce and Workplace
In June 2023, APhA, along with ASHP and NABP, convened 50 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, employers, and state boards of pharmacy executives for the invitational Implementing Solutions Summit: Building a Sustainable, Healthy, Pharmacy Workforce and Workplace. The final report outlines actions to implement solutions that improve workplace conditions by addressing day-to-day challenges, removing obstacles to well-being, and advancing practice models for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. The report identifies transformative and actionable changes for pharmacy.

Burnout and Well-Being Resources for Pharmacists

For Practicing Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians

Understanding the Extent of Burnout in Our Profession

National Commitments to Well-Being

ASHP’s Wellbeing & You
ASHP's Take Action - Take the Pledge
APhA’s Commitment to Your Well-Being – Includes assessments and resources
NAM Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience

Promoting Your Personal Well-Being

Mindfulness Resources – Meditation, mindfulness practices, and free guided meditations (UCLA)
2025 – The Best Meditation Apps – Tools to integrate mindfulness into daily life
Finding Time for Radical Self-Care in an Overscheduled World – Practical strategies
2022 Well-Being and Resilience Series *CE credit
ASHP Well-Being and Resilience Ambassador Certificate Program – Certification opportunity to deepen knowledge

For Pharmacy Students & Early Career Pharmacists

Understanding Burnout in Training

Assessing Factors that Influence Pharmacy Student Burnout – Research-based insights
Empowering Pharmacists to Address Burnout and Resiliency – Student-focused guidance
Strategies to Prevent and Treat Provider Burnout – General tools tailored for healthcare professionals

Financial Wellness Resources

For Pharmacy Leaders & Organizations

Understanding the Organizational Role in Burnout Prevention

Community & Peer Support

Building Connections to Combat Burnout

ASHP Connect – Clinician Well-Being and Resilience Online Community *ASHP membership required

Updated July 2025

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