mental health
Work pressure a factor in Boots pharmacist’s death
Work pressure on pharmacists has been discussed in British Parliament following the death of one young member of the profession Local member of Parliament Kevan Jones had been contacted by …
Mandatory reporting change push
The AMA is again calling for changes to mandatory reporting which would break down barriers to getting mental health help At both Federal and State/Territory level, the Australian Medical Association …
Prioritise health during Marriage Survey: VicHealth
New VicHealth research has found that LGBTQI+ Victorians have significantly lower levels of mental wellbeing The research showed that LGBTQI+ Victorians rated their mental wellbeing score as 73.6, compared with …
PSA speaks on same-sex marriage
The PSA has come out in support of marriage equality, saying same-sex marriage policies support better health outcomes PSA says it is committed to improving health outcomes for all Australians, …
Strategies already underway to tackle pharmacist stress
It’s Mental Health Day, and a good time for pharmacists to implement some self care strategies Following the release of the National Stress and Wellbeing Survey of Pharmacists, Intern Pharmacists …
New digital mental health gateway launched
The government has launched a new website to help link people with immediate mental health support and resources HeadtoHealth.gov.au has gone live, timed to mark the beginning of Mental Health Week …
Break down mandatory reporting barrier: PSA
Pharmacists should be exempted from mandatory reporting requirements, says the PSA PSA made a submission to the COAG Health Council in which it urges the body to adopt Western Australia’s …
Helping carers through the health care maze
Pharmacy support for carers needs a much higher profile, says an Amcal spokesperson Amcal is hosting a booth at the 7th International Carers Conference, currently underway in Adelaide, where pharmacists …
The week in review
Codeine news and the prospect of $20 online prescriptions caused controversy this week The ever-present issue of codeine loomed large this week, as the results of this study, which helped …
Clinical tips: mental health
Mental health is a significant issue for many Australians, writes Louis Roller Some statistics on mental illness in Australia In each year, approximately one in every five Australians will experience a mental …
Pharmacy hosts ‘random acts of kindness’ day
A pharmacy in northern NSW has decided to “pay it forward” to customers by giving them gifts Customers at the Palms Pharmacy at Palms Central, Coffs Harbour may have been …
Should Dr Google screen for depression?
Web giant Google has reportedly rolled out a population screening program for clinical depression in the US The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a US-based mental health organisation, has …