Mental health

Open up conversations and support people with mental health issues.

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Mental health

NICE recommends staged withdrawal of antidepressants

Adults who want to stop antidepressants should have the dose tapered, says committee.

2 Min Article

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Mental health

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.

1 Min Article

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Mental health

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. 

1 Min Article

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Mental health

Pharmacists promote better psychotropic prescribing

New study finds pharmacists helped reduce the number of drugs prescribed

1 Min Article

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Mental health

Discontinuing medicines in depression and anxiety

This module supports pharmacists when consulting with patients looking to discontinue using medicines for depression and anxiety.

20 Min Module

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Mental health

Number of prescribed antidepressants on the rise in England

More than 21 million drugs were prescribed between October and December 2021.

1 Min Article

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Mental health

Suicide prevention

A growing number of studies suggest that pharmacists and their teams can help prevent suicides but they need more training and support.

3 Min Article

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Mental health

Patients should consider talking therapies before drugs for mild depression

NICE's guidelines on diagnosing and treating depression are the first for 12 years.

1 Min Article

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Mental health

Reform of MPharm results communication needed, BPSA warns

BPSA asks pharmacy schools to make urgent changes after inquest into death of MPharm student.

1 Min Article

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Mental health

Treating patients with schizophrenia

The module will refresh your knowledge about the pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia.

30 Min Module

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