mental health first aid
Excessive workloads risk mental health: study
“We need to see healthcare professionals as human beings… their resilience has limits,” warns pharmacy researcher Pharmacists are not invincible and need mental health support to help cope with increased …
Pharmacy ‘safe’ space for in-depth MedsChecks
Community pharmacists want to provide specialised mental health MedsChecks, but time and lack of staff pose barriers to delivery Community pharmacists want to provide specialised support to people living with …
Pharmacists a key ‘set of eyes’ in mental health
At least 1000 community pharmacists are expected to take part in a new mental health first aid initiative Chris Picton, Minister for Health and Wellbeing in South Australia, has announced …
A new frontier
How pharmacists can play a leading role on the mental health frontline As well as being a Monash University master’s student, Kevin Ou also works in a community pharmacy in …
Clinical tips: Mental health first aid
Pharmacists can be that one person who really makes a difference in mental health, writes Karalyn Huxhagen There are many bodies offering Mental Health First Aid courses e.g. Pharmaceutical Society …
Staying afloat on the wave of COVID-19 and beyond
How do you cope when your dream is shattered? How can a pharmacy become a mental health hub? And how do you nurture your own headspace? These questions and many …
Staying afloat on the wave of COVID-19 and beyond
Do you know how to ask someone you’re concerned about how they’re doing? Could you guide them to possible support options? And how do you maintain your own headspace? This …
Supporting the farming community
Mental health first aid training is beneficial for community pharmacy staff and residents in rural and regional areas, study finds Researchers have evaluated the impact of Mental Health First Aid …