mental health
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 …
Andrew’s legacy: pharmacy mental health scholarship for 2023
The legacy of a much-loved pharmacist, after a huge effort from varied corners of the pharmacy community, is to be realised with the establishment of a mental health pharmacy scholarship …
Clinical tips: Pharmacists and antipsychotic medicines
Medicines adherence is vital for people taking antipsychotics, writes Carlene McMaugh: she presents tips on management within the community pharmacy and general practice settings Psychotic illnesses can be challenging to …
A voice for pharmacists
Emma McBride is the lone pharmacist in federal Parliament. She discusses her political and pharmacy careers and her desire to speak for her profession and for health equality A champion …
Watch: Burnout – what it is, and how to manage it
Our panel discusses how to recognise signs that burnout may be looming, and the steps to address it Content warning: description of death in hospital setting Healthcare professionals are among …
‘No room for error.’
Pharmacy is inherently stressful and it’s “not uncommon” to see long-term pharmacists deal with burnout, warns PSS The nature of pharmacy means the environment can be “inherently stressful”, said Kay …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Efficacy of systemic glucocorticosteroids for pain in rheumatoid arthritis Oral corticosteroids (OCS) are effective in reducing pain scores in people living …
Webinar: Burnout – what it is, and how to manage it
Our panel aims to help pharmacists recognise signs that burnout may be looming, and take steps to address their situation 15 February 2022 | 8-9PM AEDT Healthcare professionals are …