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Mental disorders in children and youngsters on the rise

One in six six to 16-year-olds may have had a mental health illness compared with one in nine in 2017.

05 Oct 2021

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Opinion: Why is depression not in the NMS?

NMS expansion welcome but a key therapeutic area has been missed out, writes PM editor Richard Thomas.

20 Sep 2021

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Prescribing of antidepressants on the rise, says NHS report

Between April and June this year 20.5 million antidepressant items were prescribed.

10 Sep 2021

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Conversations about depression

This module focuses on supporting patients in the early stages of antidepressant therapy.

20 Aug 2021

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Lost for words: Pharmacist blogger shares her story

A PCN pharmacist and author on how she got back writing after a difficult year.

06 Aug 2021

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Young people's mental health services to receive £40m

The funding will go towards supporting children and young adults who have been affected by the Covid pandemic. 

23 Jun 2021

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Charity highlights mental health of trainee pharmacists

Pharmacist Support’s ACTNow campaign is this week looking at the wellbeing of trainee pharmacists.

22 Jun 2021

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Coroner: Suicide risk if pharmacies not involved in safety plans

There is a “risk of future fatalities” if pharmacies not involved in safety plans for young mental health patients at risk of overdose, a coroner says.

15 Jun 2021

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The social network

The impact of the pandemic on communities has resulted in an even greater need for social prescribing schemes.

15 Jun 2021

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Sertraline price hikes see NHS spend rise fourfold

Massive price hikes to the antidepressant saw the NHS spend over six times more on the drug in 2020-21 compared to the previous year. 

11 Jun 2021

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RPS launches inclusion and wellbeing pledge

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has launched a new inclusion and wellbeing pledge to promote a supportive culture among UK pharmacy teams. 

09 Jun 2021

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Sharp rise in antidepressant use in pandemic

Researchers say mental health safeguards are needed to prevent people suffering harmful side-effects of antidepressants.

04 Jun 2021

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NPA launches mental health initiative to mark centenary

The NPA has joined forces with charities to create awareness of mental health services provided by pharmacies.

14 May 2021

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NPA launches mental health initiative to mark centenary

The NPA has joined forces with charities to create awareness of mental health services provided by pharmacies.

14 May 2021

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Depression doubles in over-70s during pandemic says Age UK

A brand new guide has been created to help improve older people’s access to talking therapies.

11 May 2021

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Alliance Healthcare trains up mental health first aiders

Alliance Healthcare has trained some of its staff to provide employees with mental health support.

10 May 2021

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