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Mental health

Open up conversations and support people with mental health issues.

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Mental health

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 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Coronosomnia: the pandemic effect on sleep

The pandemic has caused disturbed sleep for many customers, but a new pharmacy service can help

26 Sep 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Mental health

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 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Covid-19 and mental health

Viatris has created this short video based on a publication reviewing global research into the potential impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on mental health. It identifies six areas where psychiatrists can play a role in supporting people's mental health through these difficult times.

06 Sep 2021 , 4 Min Module

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Mental health

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. 

22 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Charity highlights mental health of trainee pharmacists

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

21 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Crisis point

With screening delays and lockdown related mental health issues on the rise, how might pharmacy help?

14 Jun 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Mental health

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.

14 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Post-lockdown sleep worries: time to step up

Farah Ali says pharmacists can help the nation by providing more information on the effects of lack of sleep and guidance on what might help

10 Jun 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Mental health

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. 

10 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

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. 

08 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Sharp rise in antidepressant use in pandemic

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

03 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Allergy

Food for thought

Food allergies cause huge anxiety. Here's how you can help

23 May 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Mental health

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.

13 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

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.

10 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Alliance Healthcare trains up mental health first aiders

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

09 May 2021 , 1 Min Article