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Autism: identification, management and support

Healthcare professionals need a robust knowledge of autism and the challenges faced by autistic individuals and their carers to provide effective support. Pharmacists can ensure medicines are used appropriately and make reasonable adjustments to provide equitable access to services.…

Published: 21 March 2023

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Pharmacy’s role in supporting adults who self-harm

An overview of self-harm in adults and how pharmacy staff can provide support.…

Published: 17 March 2023

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Depression in adults: screening, treatment and management

An overview of the updated National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommendations for the management of depression and how pharmacists can support their implementation.…

Published: 28 February 2023

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Switching antidepressants: advice and practicalities

In the right circumstances, changing to a different antidepressant can improve the chances of successfully treating depression. This article outlines when switching medicines may be appropriate and how to select a strategy that reduces risk to the patient.…

Published: 13 January 2023

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Mental health considerations in older women

An overview of the most common mental health conditions among older women, identifying where pharmacists are best placed to offer support and advice.…

Published: 25 November 2022

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Case study: treatment-resistant schizophrenia

An examination of how a patient with schizophrenia, who is transferred from a mental health hospital to the community, is treated with clozapine effectively.…

Published: 18 January 2022

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Test yourself: the 2020 CPD and learning quiz

Take our quiz, with questions based on some of 2020’s best loved CPD and learning articles, and test your knowledge on a range of subjects from gene therapy to respiratory tract diseases.…

Published: 1 December 2020

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Diabetes: mental health considerations in adults

Pharmacists can contribute to the psychological and emotional wellbeing of people living with diabetes by helping to identify those who have mental wellbeing needs, optimising treatment and minimising risk factors.…

Published: 11 August 2020

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Case-based learning: anxiety disorders

There are many types of anxiety disorders with varying levels of severity. Pharmacists should know the treatment options that are available and how to support patients. …

Published: 1 May 2020

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Schizophrenia case studies: putting theory into practice

This article considers how patients with schizophrenia should be managed when their condition or treatment changes.…

Published: 16 April 2020