mental health
‘There has been no recovery, no reprieve.’
Community pharmacists at higher risk of burnout with increased workload and overtime work, rude patients, emotional exhaustion and lack of PPE, study finds An Australian study has explored contrasting experiences …
‘On Sunday afternoon I waded into the pharmacy…’
There are “big gaps” in continued dispensing particularly when it comes to mental health, says one pharmacy owner in telling his tale of helping his community through Victoria’s major flood …
The week in review
Another busy week in pharmacy, from crimes to regulatory issues PPA and SHPA spoke out about workforce issues in hospital pharmacy, including whether privatisation has an effect on pay and …
World news wrapup: 29 September 2022
Latest UK funding deal a bitter disappointment to stakeholders; pharmacy crime still escalating in Calgary; NZ campaign for free scripts England: Newly announced funding arrangements will be “devastating” for the …
CWH partners for women’s mental health
The 2022 Liptember campaign is being launched by the fundraiser and its major charity partner, Chemist Warehouse Women’s mental health fundraiser Liptember has raised more than $12 million since its …
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 …