mental health
‘The time for action is now’
Pharmacists have the accessibility to play a greater role in mental health, but they need more training and support to do so, says MP Emma McBride Speaking in the House …
Pharmacists vulnerable to workplace pressures
The past few months have been “especially tough” on the profession, said Emma McBride MP during a recent symposium on pharmacists’ mental health Pharmacists’ crucial work during the pandemic has …
Taking care of your mental health
PSS encourages pharmacists to join a virtual mental health symposium As part of National Mental Health Month, October 2021, the Mental Health Foundation of Australia is holding a Virtual Pharmacists’ …
Hope for new mental health treatment options
MDMA and psilocybin may show promise for mental health treatment when administered in closely clinically supervised settings, independent panel finds MDMA and psilocybin may show potential as therapeutic agents for …
The other Covid jab: Loneliness
This R U (really) OK? Day, it’s appropriate to ask about loneliness, writes pharmacist Jenny Kirschner For many it causes pain and it has some serious side effects too. Loneliness …
Clinical Tips: Mental health during COVID
Are lockdowns really hurting our mental health? Carlene McMaugh takes a look… The impact of COVID, and the measures needed to rid ourselves of the pandemic, have contributed to many …
The importance of self care
Calls from pharmacists seeking help have risen in the last year “With rising COVID-19 case numbers, lockdowns in several states and territories and pharmacists on the frontline providing vaccination services …
Short suspension after self-report
A pharmacist’s decision to reach out for help for his mental health issues was a mitigating factor at his hearing for misappropriating medicines The Pharmacy Board has made a statement …
Poll: Have you found it easy to access mental health support?
Times are tough, and pharmacists are on the front line… have you reached out for mental health support? The COVID-19 crisis continues around Australia, with the ACT entering its first …
Guild offers help for helpers
Brisbane, Logan and the Redlands communities have been invited to take advantage of free suicide prevention training Community members and pharmacy staff from Brisbane, Logan, the Redlands and surrounding areas …