mental health
Meet Canberra’s singing pharmacists
Canberra’s singing pharmacists might be having a lot of fun, but their musical numbers have a serious side The Wanniassa Whitecoats have been wowing customers and Facebook followers with their …
Calls to PSS increase by a third
Pharmacists’ Support Service is asking pharmacists to help support it with a donation as calls to the service increase Ahead of the end of the financial year, PSS is seeking …
Specialty support for hospital pharmacists
SHPA will be launching a new framework for its members on 1 June, covering 26 specialty practice streams from cardiology and compounding to rural practice and women’s health The new model will …
Poll: Do you support pharmacy’s involvement in LGBT+ rights?
Health organisations are increasingly announcing their position on LGBT+ rights as the issue gains traction in Australia… what do you think about it? Over the weekend, the Australian Medical Association …
AMA calls for marriage equality
The doctor’s group has joined the ranks of healthcare organisations such as the PSA that have come out in support of LGBTIQ rights The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has called …
How social media impacts mental health
Instagram has been singled out as the most harmful social media platform when it comes to mental health If you’ve ever suspected that social media use can be unhealthy, you’re …
Dealing with trauma in the workplace
A pharmacy staff member in Tasmania has been diagnosed with PTSD after being threatened during a recent robbery In October last year, Benjamin Robert Joseph entered Tasmanian pharmacy armed with …
The week in review
We take a look back at the week in pharmacy It’s been a big week for the state of employment in Australia: the Turnbull Government announced the abolition of 457 …
NAPSA Charity Cup supports mental health advocacy
NAPSA has kicked off Charity Cup 2017 in efforts to raise money and awareness for mental health charity LIVIN The annual, nationwide competition began earlier this month and will run …
Australia among most depressed, anxious countries in the world
More than 300 million people across the world are now living with depression – an increase of more than 18% over the past decade According to the latest estimates from …
Clinical tips: depression
Karalyn Huxhagen looks at the role of pharmacists in mental health services Beyond Blue announced this week that Julia Gillard will be replacing Jeff Kennett at its head. Beyond Blue …
Julia Gillard to head beyondblue
Former PM Julia Gillard has been named the new Chair of beyondblue, taking over from Jeff Kennett at the end of June Ms Gillard was elected unanimously for the role …