This article, written by Sidhesh Phaldessai, provides an overview of geriatric psychopharmacology, including the epidemiology of mental health disorders in the older population, the physiological changes that occur with ageing and their impact on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and the use of psychotropic medications in older adults
Learning to flourish in the face of stressful events
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Learning to flourish in the face of stressful events
Thursday 14 December 2023, 11:32 AM
Clinical neuropsychologist Louise Cowpertwait says humans are wired for resilience and we can grow from traumatic and stressful experiences [Image - Supplied]
The pandemic might be over but the psychological scars it left are deep and still raw, especially for front-line health workers who have faced unrelenting stress. Paulette Crowley talks to clinical neuropsychologist Louise Cowpertwait about recovering from traumatic events with a growth mindset
Chronic stress from being constantly overworked and feeling undervalued has taken its toll on the pharmacy workforce. Throw in the pressures of COVID-