depression

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Fear of recurrence among individuals with remitted depression

About three-quarters of people with depression live in fear of recurrence, Canadian researchers report.

03 May 2024 , 2 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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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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Conversations about depression

This module focuses on supporting patients in the early stages of antidepressant therapy.

20 Aug 2021 , 20 Min Module

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Looking after your team's mental health

This CPD module looks at the impact mental health problems can have on pharmacists and their teams.

25 Nov 2020 , 7 Min Module

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Mental health and the pharmacy team

This module provides an overview of the impact mental health problems can have on the pharmacy team.

19 Nov 2020 , 4 Min Module

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Erectile dysfunction

Many men experience erectile dysfunction, pharmacy teams can help with lifestyle interventions or licensed medicines.

19 Sep 2019 , 15 Min Module

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Talking it over

NHS data shows an increase in referrals to talking therapies, as well as a rise in recovery rates for anxiety and depression. 

18 Sep 2019 , 4 Min Article

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Only lonely on the inside

Loneliness in older age is often a reality but is by no means absolute and pharmacy teams can offer support.

16 Jul 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Mental chains

Men are less likely than women to acknowledge mental health issues or seek help and support from others.

22 Mar 2019 , 6 Min Article

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A helping hand

Over half of all mental health conditions start before the age of 14. Pharmacies can help to signpost expert support.

18 Feb 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Elderly care: Bridging the gap

There is a clear opportunity for community pharmacists and their teams to lead best practice.

16 Jan 2019 , 6 Min Article

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Antidepressant prescribing rising

The prescribing rate of antidepressants is rising. But does this demonstrate an epidemic of misuse or a sign of good care?

13 Nov 2018 , 4 Min Article

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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. 

01 Oct 2018 , 900 Min Module