mental health
Medicines costs a factor in healthcare inequality: McBride
The Health Minister “just does not get it or does not care” about Australians not filling scripts due to cost, says pharmacist politician Emma McBride In the House of Representatives …
CWH raises a mill for men
After partnering with men’s mental health foundation Gotcha4Life, Chemist Warehouse has announced it has raised a million dollars Gotcha4Life aims to make a significant impact in the men’s mental health …
Clinical tips: depression
Louis Roller lists 10 pharmacist counselling points for people with depression “If there be a hell on earth, it is to be found in a melancholy man’s heart.” —Robert Burton, …
CWH takes action to help men
Chemist Warehouse has partnered with media personality Gus Worland to take action on men’s health The two are supporting the launch of the 2019 Gotcha4Life campaign, which raises awareness and …
Career progression
Pharmacy PhD scholarships now available for mental health medicine support services Australian universities are offering scholarships for pharmacists interested in mental health medicine support services. The University of Sydney and …
Doc diverted leftover fentanyl to take the ‘edge off’ anxiety
A doctor who self-injected fentanyl in a hospital bathroom has been reprimanded and fined $5,000 The doctor was facing three allegations: that he misappropriated fentanyl from his employer by diverting …
‘We have to be gentle with each other.’
Pharmacists, other health professionals and the community are all facing a tough time in the months and years ahead, following the tragedy in Christchurch Fifty people are now confirmed dead, …
Clinical tips: anxiety
Louis Roller takes an in-depth look at the very common issue of anxiety Anxiety is a normal and necessary human emotion that helps us avoid dangerous situations or heightens our …
Hunt: New trial, shorter payment times
Health Minister solidifies support for community pharmacy, announcing new $5 million mental health trial program, reduced PBS payment times and guaranteed AHI rates at APP2019 Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt …
‘We need a new approach to mental health.’
The Victorian Government has announced the Terms of Reference for its Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, which have been welcomed by the Pharmacy Guild The Terms of Reference …
Staff Spotlight
AJP chats with Alexandra Shepherd, Pharmacy Manager at Merredin Pharmacy in rural WA 1. Where did you graduate in pharmacy and what was your first ever role in the industry? I …
A pill for loneliness? If only it were that simple
Christina Victor, Brunel University London, takes a look at loneliness and its medicalisation Loneliness affects people of all ages, young as much as old. It’s now seen as so serious it’s …