mental health
Almost 1/3 of Aussies have chronic health conditions
Figures from 2021 Census show mental health conditions, arthritis, asthma most common long-term ailments More than eight million Australians suffer from at least one chronic health condition – and if …
WATCH: I think my colleague has a substance use problem – how can I help?
Our panel of substance use experts looks at this issue among pharmacy professionals, and what we can do to assist colleagues It’s no secret that working in pharmacy can be …
New mental health resources
Support for pharmacists to provide much needed mental health services is now available The support comes through two new publications from the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP): “Mental healthcare — A …
I think my colleague has a substance use problem – how can I help?
Our panel of substance use experts looks at this issue among pharmacy professionals, and what we can do to assist colleagues 26 July 2022 | 8-9.15PM AEST It’s no secret …
Food & mood: a vital link
How does diet impact mental health, and what role can pharmacists play? Sheshtyn Paola investigates “You are what you eat,” the adage goes. As a society we’ve become increasingly aware …
‘They shouldn’t have prescribed the medication.’
A pharmacist prescribed and dispensed propranolol to a woman who later died from an overdose, saying he could not access her medical records because it was the weekend UK media …
Clinical tips: Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are very common, yet also often untreated or misdiagnosed, writes Louis Roller Anxiety is a normal and necessary human emotion that helps us avoid dangerous situations or heightens …
Finding new pathways
Vaccinations have shown what pharmacy can do, so what’s holding back other services? The latest UTS Pharmacy Barometer explored some that were not taking off As of October 2021, around …
Pharmacist, heal thyself
Pharmacists need to look to their own mental health, and look also to that of their colleagues, advises Curtis Ruhnau As well as being a pharmacy owner, NSW pharmacist Curtis …
The week in review
A host of pharmacy stars were shining this week, as we also took a look at remuneration and how pharmacists vaccinate against flu We looked at how the average salary …
Making inroads in mental health awareness
Whether it’s simply asking, “Are you ok?”, making a referral, or optimising therapy, pharmacists can be the custodians of their patients’ mental wellbeing According to the National Health Survey, one …
Pharmacist creates medical Wordle
Move over, Wordle, Meddle has arrived – and co-designed by a top Australian pharmacist, it has a serious side A new medical word game is now challenging health professionals, but …