Mental health conditions

Charity more than doubled the number of counselling sessions it provided to pharmacists in 2022

There was also a 44% increase in the number of grants Pharmacist Support gave to pharmacists experiencing financial hardship.…

Depression and ‘the pill’: untangling the evidence

A closer look at the conflicting evidence around links between the oral contraceptive and mood changes, following calls for more research in this area.…

Women taking combined contraceptive pill more likely to develop depression in first two years of use, research shows

The study authors said they plan to examine different formulations and methods of contraception in further research.…

Anxiety disorders in children

How childhood anxiety disorders are diagnosed and managed.…

Emotional wellbeing in children and young people with diabetes

Pharmacists can support patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and their families by recognising difficulties in care, promoting emotional wellbeing and using supportive language.…

Third of mental health hubs opened to support NHS staff during COVID-19 pandemic now closed 

The Royal College of Nursing has reported that 13 out of 41 mental health and wellbeing hubs have closed, and a further 7 have less than a year's funding left.…

Psychedelic drugs: the new frontier for mental health

This episode of The PJ Pod seeks to uncover the truth behind the hype over the use of psychedelic drugs in the treatment of mental health conditions.…

All 42 integrated health boards in England submit bids for pharmacy independent prescribing services

Expressions of interest most commonly included services that focus on cardiovascular diseases, which would involve community pharmacists initiating antihypertensives and statins.…

Pharmacist prescribing pilots to test new services for depression and minor illnesses

Pharmacies participating in pilots for the pharmacist independent prescribing service in north west England will be able to prescribe for minor infections, as well as offer additional services for other conditions.…

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: management and support

Management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) aims to reduce the severity of symptoms and improve quality of life. This article outlines the pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions available and how pharmacists can support people with ADHD.…