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Mental health

Open up conversations and support people with mental health issues.

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First prescriptions for depression

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.

07 Oct 2025 , 10 Min Module

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Men's health in community pharmacy

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.

11 Sep 2025 , 10 Min Module

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Keep the cogs turning

While age does impact one’s susceptibility to certain conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, there are many lifestyle changes customers can implement to reduce the likelihood of their onset.

06 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Coroner: ‘Suicidal’ young man acquired excess meds after GP switched P2U nomination

Devon surgery issued new prescription while original Pharmacy2U prescription was in the post

03 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health and young people

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians.

15 Nov 2024 , 10 Min Module

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Charity warns of ‘growing severity’ of pharmacists’ mental health issues

Pharmacists faced with increased expectations on the job, says Pharmacist Support chief executive.

07 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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First prescriptions for depression

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.

17 Sep 2024 , 10 Min Module

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Huge 28 per cent leap in adults prescribed ADHD drugs

Number of ADHD prescriptions rises as global shortages bite.

11 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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A plateful

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions, and the first signs that someone may be suffering are often psychological and/or behavioural.

15 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Covid-19 and mental health

Viatris has created this short video base on a publication reviewing global research into the potential impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on mental health. It identifies six areas where psychiatrists can play a role in supporting people's mental health through these difficult times.

31 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Module

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Psychedelics for mental health: the acid test

The prospect of treating psychiatric conditions with long-derided drugs such as psilocybin and LSD is attracting plenty of headlines – but how much is hyperbole and how would the NHS implement psychedelic-based treatments anyway?

13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Mind out!

Is a mental health crisis the next pandemic to face the UK?

11 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical briefing: Suicide rates among pharmacists

Pharmacists need to take every opportunity to watch for the warning signs of suicide — not just in their patients, but also among their colleagues and themselves, says PM clinical editor Mark Greener

25 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Discontinuing medicines in depression and anxiety

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

26 May 2022 , 20 Min Module

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Suicide prevention

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

17 Dec 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Treating patients with schizophrenia

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

20 Oct 2021 , 30 Min Module

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