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Mental health

Open up conversations and support people with mental health issues.

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Get involved to improve children's health

Pharmacists have a unique opportunity to build trusting relationships with parents to influence the long-term health prospects of their children. Find out the most important ways you can get involved.

01 Jul 2020

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Wellbeing worries

Covid-19 has taken its toll on many people’s mental and physical health and wellbeing, but pharmacy teams can help.

11 Jun 2020

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Revealed: Covid-19's mental health toll on pharmacists

Workload, safety fears and rising costs are taking a huge toll on community pharmacists’ mental health as they grapple with the pandemic.

22 Apr 2020

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Covid-19 revamp for 'Every Mind Matters'

PHE is supporting the public's mental health with a new campaign 'Now More Than Ever, Every Mind Matters'.

20 Apr 2020

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£5 million to expand mental health services

In a drive to help support the public’s mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic, PHE are to provide mental health guidance.

30 Mar 2020

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Promoting good oral care

Pharmacy teams are well-placed to sink their teeth into the oral health challenges described by the Oral Health Foundation in its five-year plan.

19 Mar 2020

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Don't bet on it

With gambling addiction on the rise, more people than ever are starting to suffer serious health problems connected to their compulsion. 

10 Mar 2020

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Improving patient safety: lithium

This CPD module provides an overview of bipolar disorder and information on how to support patients taking lithium.

14 Jan 2020

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CPD module: mental health

Our latest CPD module reviews the extent and management of common mental health problems.

13 Jan 2020

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Depression in adults

This CPD module provides an overview of depression in adults, including 'red flag signs' which require immediate referal. 

25 Sep 2018

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Erectile dysfunction

This CPD module provides an overview of erectile dysfunction, advising patients on lifestyle changes and taking sildenafil. 

19 Apr 2018

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Mental health: part three

This module is the third and final in our CPPE series about mental health.

15 Nov 2017

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Mental health: part two

This module is the second in our CPPE series about mental health.

30 Oct 2017

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Mental health: part one

This module is the first in our CPPE series about mental health, designed to give pharmacy technicians an understanding of this area of practice.

20 Sep 2017

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Schizophrenia

This CPD module provides an overview of schizophrenia.

29 Aug 2017

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Treatment strategies for bipolar disorder

This CPD module looks at treatment strategies in primary care for managing bipolar disorder

17 May 2017

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