The College is one of many stakeholders raising concerns about the methodology used by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in preparing its draft guideline on the Recognition and Management of Depression in Adults (first published in July 2017). Along with others we are concerned that the draft guideline is not fit… Read more »
Continue readingThis morning (24.01.18), the BBC and other news agencies are reporting that Public Health England is launching a review into the “growing problem” of prescription drug addiction. See for example: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42787958 The CMHP is in support of this review if it improves the understanding of prescription medication misuse and the treatment people receive. It must be remembered that… Read more »
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We have been working with the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) on a fantastic new learning resource on Mental health: supporting for people living with mental health conditions . This resource takes the form of A4 reference cards, each covering a specific topic: Depression, Anxiety / generalised anxiety disorder, Psychosis / schizophrenia, Bipolar. Every GPhC registered pharmacy professional should… Read more »
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September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and we have been sharing and retweeting some resources via our Twitter account. There are many excellent websites with links to further material, and we encourage members and others to explore what is available. While we would be unable to pull together a comprehensive list of recommended reading material, we… Read more »
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Are you attending the Clinical Pharmacy Congress from 12-13 May at the London Excel? Come and visit us at the partners’ zone to find out more about mental health pharmacy and the work of the College. Members, please contact us if you would like the education code for a free pass to attend. CMHP sessions… Read more »
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