mental health
No plebiscite, protect mental health: PHAA
This World Mental Health Day, it is vital we advocate for no plebiscite in a bid to protect good mental health for all, says Public Health Association of Australia CEO …
Clinical tips: mental health
Mental health issues often don’t occur in isolation, writes Ben Basger There are challenges when dealing with mental health patients. Responses from such patients may differ from other types of …
Mental health and wellbeing in the pharmacy
How do you look after yourself, your colleagues and staff? Pressure seems to be mounting on all sides in the pharmacy space, for both owners and employees. It is important …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Systematic Review of Errors in Inhaler Use: Has Patient Technique Improved Over Time? A systematic search for articles reporting direct observation …
Australia’s largest ketamine trial for depression underway
Evaluation of the drug is much needed as some clinics offer repeated dosage without evidence of safety, says professor The largest randomised double-blind trial to evaluate the effectiveness of ketamine …
‘Everyone has to put in a dollar for uttering the word “customer”.’
Being named Guild Pharmacy of the Year has helped to cement the culture of excellence at Pharmacy 777 at Nollamara in Western Australia, its owner says. According to proprietor Swarup …
Roaccutane in medicines safety update
The TGA has issued a reminder to health professionals about the potential risks of psychiatric adverse risks associated with isotretinoin (Roaccutane) and the need for careful psychological assessment before and …
Prescribing social activities doesn’t achieve aims
“Social prescribing” of activities like cooking or gardening has failed to improve patient health or cut GP visits, a pilot scheme evaluation has found. Pulsetoday reports that the study examined …
Standing our ground
Pharmacy does have a vital, and needed role in mental health care, Guild argues There is demand and need for community pharmacy to play a vital role in mental health …
Depression, unhealthy lifestyle link goes both ways
Researchers following the progress of 1,200 people for five years have found strong links between unhealthy lifestyles and depression. Researchers at the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research …
Concerns raised over pharmacy and mental health services
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has voiced concerns about community pharmacists providing mental health services Dr Louise Roufeil, Executive Manager Professional Practice at the APS, has submitted a letter in …
Mental health focus welcomed
Stakeholders have welcomed commitments from major parties to invest in Australia’s mental health. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced that, if re-elected, his Government would invest $192 million to help …