mental health
Depression, unhealthy lifestyle link goes both ways
Researchers following the progress of 1,200 people for five years have found strong links between unhealthy lifestyles and depression. Researchers at the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research …
Concerns raised over pharmacy and mental health services
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has voiced concerns about community pharmacists providing mental health services Dr Louise Roufeil, Executive Manager Professional Practice at the APS, has submitted a letter in …
Mental health focus welcomed
Stakeholders have welcomed commitments from major parties to invest in Australia’s mental health. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced that, if re-elected, his Government would invest $192 million to help …
Support the Pharmacists’ Support Service
Life is full of challenges which are often unpredictable and at times life-changing, says the Pharmacists’ Support Service Sometimes challenges can cause stress and you need to find someone safe …
Research roundup
The latest in research news, curated by Debbie Rigby Benzodiazepines are Prescribed More Frequently to Patients Already at Risk for Benzodiazepine-Related Adverse Events in Primary Care A one-year longitudinal cohort …
We need to better detect depression but that shouldn’t mean more medication
We need to better detect depression but that shouldn’t mean more medication Christopher Davey, University of Melbourne About 4% of Australians have suffered from depression in the past 12 months, …
Chronic stress, depression link to bone health
A new study has helped to unveil the mystery of why chronic stress and depression can lead to bone loss and increase the risk of fractures. The effect of chronic …
No gain from rise in antidepressants
Antidepressants may not be as effective in treating depression as healthcare practitioners believe, according to new research. While they are the most commonly used medication in Australia, with use more …
Immune link to dementia
University of Adelaide researchers have developed a new theory for the causes of dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases, involving an out-of-control immune system. Published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience, …
Not everyone who takes painkillers for fun is an addict; some have just found a different way to cope
Not everyone who takes painkillers for fun is an addict; some have just found a different way to cope Stephen Tomsen, Western Sydney University and Kev Dertadian, UNSW Australia The …
One in five think anxiety is ‘putting it on’
New figures have revealed one in five Australians believe people experiencing anxiety ‘put it on’ to avoid difficult or uncomfortable situations and around half of Australians don’t know basic facts …
Depression Practice Review available in express version
The latest Pharmacy Practice Review developed by NPS MedicineWise is available in an express version, which NPS says makes it a perfect choice for time-poor pharmacists to earn CPD credits. …