Mental health

Open up conversations and support people with mental health issues.

Mental health

We must develop a mental health support role

Why do we continue to think of our role solely in terms of medicines optimisation? Post-pandemic demand for mental health support means pharmacy has the ideal opportunity to offer solutions and make a difference, says Ade Williams

05 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

Mental health

Psychedelics for mental health: the acid test

The prospect of treating psychiatric conditions with long-derided drugs such as psilocybin and LSD is attracting plenty of headlines – but how much is hyperbole and how would the NHS implement psychedelic-based treatments anyway?

13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Watching for red flags in psychosis

By being alert for the prodromal phase in psychosis, pharmacists can help patients receive the help and support they need. So what are the signs to look out for?

15 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Community pharmacies could offer mental health support to carers, say researchers

Pharmacies are 'increasingly recognised spaces' for mental health support, say authors

09 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Depression: an 'important risk factor for stroke'

Depression is “an important risk factor for acute stroke”, according to an analysis of the INTERSTROKE study.

25 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

Mental health

Clinical briefing: Suicide rates among pharmacists

Pharmacists need to take every opportunity to watch for the warning signs of suicide — not just in their patients, but also among their colleagues and themselves, says PM clinical editor Mark Greener

25 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

Mental health

NICE recommends staged withdrawal of antidepressants

Adults who want to stop antidepressants should have the dose tapered, says committee.

17 Jan 2023 , 2 Min Article

Mental health

Two million Brits struggle with SAD symptoms

A lack of sleep is said to only exacerbate the condition as symptoms tend to be more apparent and severe during the winter months.

16 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

Mental health

LanesHealth launches campaign to support declining mental health

During the week, the company is sharing practical advice and tips to help improve the UK’s mental health as part of a social media and PR campaign.

21 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Pharmacists promote better psychotropic prescribing

New study finds pharmacists helped reduce the number of drugs prescribed

15 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Discontinuing medicines in depression and anxiety

This module supports pharmacists when consulting with patients looking to discontinue using medicines for depression and anxiety.

26 May 2022 , 20 Min Article

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Mental health

Number of prescribed antidepressants on the rise in England

More than 21 million drugs were prescribed between October and December 2021.

03 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Suicide prevention

A growing number of studies suggest that pharmacists and their teams can help prevent suicides but they need more training and support.

17 Dec 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Mental health

Patients should consider talking therapies before drugs for mild depression

NICE's guidelines on diagnosing and treating depression are the first for 12 years.

23 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Reform of MPharm results communication needed, BPSA warns

BPSA asks pharmacy schools to make urgent changes after inquest into death of MPharm student.

04 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

Mental health

Treating patients with schizophrenia

The module will refresh your knowledge about the pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia.

20 Oct 2021 , 30 Min Article