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mental health


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. …

Work health and safety (WHS) regulations requiring businesses to manage psychosocial hazards have been in effect since 2022. A community pharmacist and an employment lawyer discuss implications for pharmacy What …

A new report has revealed high levels of psychological risk in health workplaces – and a pharmacy burnout expert says she hopes it opens up conversations and reduces stigma Safe …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …