mental health
What is second victim syndrome?
An Australian burnout expert discusses how second victim syndrome affects pharmacists, and what they can do to manage it In Pharmacy Today, published by the American Pharmacists Association, Michael D. …
‘Alarming’ lack of understanding on pharmacist mental health role
Pharmacy consumers are quite good at spotting the signs of depression – but they’re not engaging with mental health campaigns, and are unaware of the role community pharmacists can play …
Pharmacists key to boosting mental health care
PSA calls for funding to support pharmacists to play a greater role in mental health care, by improving quality use of medicines (QUM) Pharmacists have a vital role to play …
Early screening for men’s health
Many of the conditions that lead to death and morbidity in men have few or no symptoms, and therefore may not be diagnosed until it is too late. Men are …
Can community pharmacy ease the mental health load?
Pharmacists and pharmacy staff at National Pharmacies are now able to receive mental health training As of Wednesday, October 25, the pharmacists can access the training through a state government-first …
Pharmacists need more alcohol and other drug training, says expert
A report has highlighted the overlap between mental health and overdose, including from prescription medicines The Penington Institute’s Dr Karen Gelb said that its recent Annual Overdose Report showed the …
Mental health pharmacist integration: never a better time
An updated Australian pharmacy practice standard for mental health has been released by the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia The updated standard includes new key features including a list …
Mental health work lauded
Associate Professor Claire O’Reilly and Dr Sarira El-Den have been honoured with awards recognising their contribution in the mental health space The pair were recognised at the Mental Health Services …
Pharmacists urged to seek psychological support
Prevention is better than cure when it comes to ensuring workplace psychological safety, expert warns High rates of stigma about mental illness amongst pharmacists need to be addressed to improve …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Nicotine promotes e-cigarette vapour-induced lung inflammation and structural alterations In vitro exposure to nicotine-containing e-cigarette vapour extract induces cell type-specific effects …