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Mental health

Open up conversations and support people with mental health issues.

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Surviving the Covid storm

Over a year on from the start of the pandemic, concerning new data has emerged about the state of the UK’s mental health.

14 May 2021 , 4 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Mental Health Awareness Week

The positive impact of the great outdoors on managing mental health problems and protecting wellbeing is increasingly well known, so encourage customers to step into nature this Mental Health Awareness Week and beyond.

29 Apr 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Massive rise in mental disorders among health workers in Covid peak

The first peak of the Covid pandemic last year saw a 300 per cent rise in healthcare workers suffering from mental health problems.

29 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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'Urgent need' for evidence on discontinuing antidepressants

There is an "urgent need" for better evidence on the safest and most effective ways to discontinue antidepressants, a review finds. 

26 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Talking therapies

Update your knowledge about the different types of therapies for mental health issues, suiting individual needs.

26 Apr 2021 , 5 Min Module

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Anxiety disorders in young people

This CPD module provides an update on the main types of anxiety disorders in young people.

14 Apr 2021 , 6 Min Module

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Men's mental health

Find out what can pharmacy teams do to support men who are struggling with their mental health.

13 Apr 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Quit smoking to improve mental health, urges charity

Smokers who quit for six weeks or more are happier and have better mental health than those who carry on smoking, new research shows. 

09 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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PHE launches Every Mind Matters campaign

A new ‘Every Mind Matters’ campaign has been launched by Public Health England to support the nations’ mental health and wellbeing.

09 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Six in 10 struggling to stay positive in third lockdown

Many in the UK are struggling to maintain a positive mental outlook during the current lockdown, a recent Ipsos MORI poll reveals.

20 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Asthma significantly impacts mental wellbeing, report finds

Nearly half of adults with asthma also diagnosed with a psychological condition, according to a new survey.
 

21 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health inequality mirrors economic gaps

The final report of the Commission for Equality in Mental Health has found that mental health inequalities mirror wider economic and social inequalities. 

11 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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