Mental Health

A research paper on the mental health literacy of pharmacists has found pharmacists have good knowledge of mental health conditions and a positive attitude to dealing with mental health but lack confidence in delivering some services 

Researchers point to lower COVID-19 vaccination rates for those with mental health and addiction problems, but pharmacy has helped reduce the gap. Jonathan Chilton-Towle reports

Researchers point to lower COVID-19 vaccination rates for those with mental health and addiction problems, but pharmacy has helped reduce the gap. Jonathan Chilton-Towle reports

Thank you to all healthcare workers for the great work you are doing, especially in areas hardest hit by COVID-19

Pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen examines the evidence for a raft of herbs to relieve stress, anxiety and insomnia

An Auckland researcher’s delayed foray into the world of science is paying off now she has gained a scholarship for looking into improving mental health medications, writes Anna Lee

The first-ever study to look at anti-depressant use and symptoms of depression in pregnant New Zealand women has identified unmet need for antenatal mental health support

People with mental health and addiction issues are now included as a priority group for the COVID-19 vaccine, after evidence was given to Government urging them to recognise the physical health vulnerability of the group

Douglas Pharmaceuticals is heralding early results of its trial on using ketamine to treat depression as possibly the most significant step in the field for 25 years

Douglas Pharmaceuticals is heralding early results of its trial on using ketamine to treat depression as possibly the most significant step in the field for 25 years