January 11–12, 2025 – The Faculty of Pharmacy at Islamic Sultan Agung University (UNISSULA), Indonesia, successfully hosted the 1st UNISSULA Pharmacy International Conference (UPhIC), drawing global attention to the evolving role of pharmacists in mental healthcare.

With the theme “Optimization of Pharmacists’ Role in Mental Healthcare”, the landmark conference brought together international researchers, healthcare professionals, and academic leaders to explore collaborative solutions to mental health issues through the lens of pharmaceutical expertise.

A highlight of the event was the participation of Dr. Erwin M. Faller, Academic Director of Holy Child Central Colleges, Inc. (HCCCI), who delivered an insightful presentation titled “The Role of Pharmacists in the Management of Mental Health Disorders.” His session underscored the importance of inter-professional collaboration and medication therapy management in bridging the care gap for mental health patients.

📌 The two-day conference featured:

• Global expert speakers
• Research presentations and student competitions
• Collaborative workshops and webinars
• Publication opportunities in IOP Proceedings, SINTA, and ISSN journals

Participants from various countries joined both online and in person, affirming UPhIC’s mission to transform and innovate mental healthcare through pharmacy-led initiatives.

🧠 By tackling mental health from a pharmaceutical perspective, UPhIC 2025 not only broadened academic discourse but also paved the way for more inclusive, accessible, and interdisciplinary mental healthcare systems across the globe.

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