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Mental health

Open up conversations and support people with mental health issues.

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Time out with Elizabeth Hughes-Gapper

Kalms senior project manager, Elizabeth Hughes-Gapper, tells TM what was behind the inspiration for the creation of The Kalmfulness Index

07 Dec 2023

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Hard to swallow

New statistics show that excessive alcohol consumption is still a problem for many people, so what can community pharmacy teams do to help them recognise and moderate their intake?

05 Oct 2023

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Supporting people living with anxiety: part three

Gathering information

13 Sep 2023

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Supporting people living with anxiety: part two

Initiating discussions

11 Aug 2023

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NI announces plan to integrate pharmacies in mental health services

Stormont announces plan to 'reorganise' mental health services towards community

04 Aug 2023

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Supporting people living with anxiety: part one

Living with anxiety

13 Jul 2023

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Looking after your mental health

July offers many opportunities for pharmacy staff to raise awareness about mental health issues among their customers.

14 Jun 2023

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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

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Mental Health Awareness Week

For 2023, it’s tackling anxiety

16 May 2023

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Mind out!

Is a mental health crisis the next pandemic to face the UK?

11 May 2023

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Stress in April

This month we're focusing on stress

01 Apr 2023

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ADHD during childhood and adolescence

This module aims to help pharmacy technicians update their understanding of ADHD during childhood and adolescence.

19 Mar 2023

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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

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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

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Latest NHS stats on medicines used in mental health released

The latest statistics on medicines used in mental health have been released by the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA).

08 Sep 2022

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Discontinuing medicines in depression and anxiety

This CPD module aims to help the pharmacy team talk to patients looking to discontinue an antidepressant.

19 May 2022

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