NICE recommends cognitive behavioural therapy for treatment of menopause symptoms The guidance says menopause-specific cognitive behavioural therapy can be used in addition to hormone replacement therapy or as an alternative.…
NICE reverses advice on exercise therapy for treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome in draft guidance Graded exercise therapy should not be offered for the treatment of myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy)/chronic fatigue syndrome, according to draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.…
Cognitive behavioural therapy: breaking the cycle The most common alternative to pharmacological treatment offered to patients with depression and anxiety by the NHS is cognitive behavioural therapy, or ‘CBT’. This guide details how it works.…
A day in the life of a consultant clinical psychotherapist Dan White combines cognitive behavioural therapy and clinical pharmacy to train colleagues and help patients with mental health conditions.…
Why storytelling is essential to my work as a mental health pharmacist Stories bring us closer together, help us build trust and deliver wisdom, hope and healing — never underestimate their power, says mental health pharmacist Nana Tomova.…
Honest and challenging look at the state of young people’s mental health in the UK Dispatches. Young, British and Depressed. London: Channel 4; 2019…
Recognising and managing body dysmorphic disorder A range of symptoms can indicate potential body dysmorphic disorder. Pharmacists should know how to have conversations about this condition and provide advice about the available treatments.…
Antisocial personality disorder: diagnosis and management Patients with antisocial personality disorder often present with substance misuse problems and comorbid mental health problems. Pharmacists can support them by improving medicine adherence and advice on how they can take their medicines safely.…
‘Like a hug from everyone who loves you’ — how MDMA could help patients with trauma When combined with intensive psychotherapy sessions, MDMA — commonly known as ecstasy — has elicited impressive results in phase II trials and a global phase III study is just beginning.…
Health anxiety: currently trending Do pharmacists have a role in reducing the side effects of ‘Dr Google’?…
