Track your progress with your personal pharmacist
Your personal pharmacist will review your current medication, talk about alternative options and make sure side effects are not inconvenient for your lifestyle. If you have to discontinue medication, your personal pharmacist will ensure you do so progressively and safely. They can act as a bridge between you and your doctor, so you can fully focus on your recovery.
Depression
According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 8% of Canadians will experience an episode of depression at some point in their lives. Learn more about depression and its treatment in the following articles.
Anxiety and Sleep Disorders
Anxiety and insomnia are common disorders that can impact your daily well-being. Learn to better manage your condition with the help of your pharmacist and discover lifestyle habits that can improve your mental health.
Mental Health also Includes...
Beyond depression, anxiety and insomnia, mental health includes many other conditions. See below for information on some of them.
Services in your pharmacy
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Your pharmacist offers private consultations to discuss your personal situation, assess your current medication, talk about alternative options and make sure your side effects are not disruptive
MEDICATION ADJUSTMENT
With some adjustments from your pharmacist, side effects can be minimized, harmful drug interactions can be limited and dosages can be decreased in a way that is not detrimental to your well-being.
MEDICATION LIST
Having a list of your medication on hand in case of emergency, travel or a doctor appointment can be quite useful. Ask your pharmacist to prepare it.
* The information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide complete information on the subject matter or to replace the advice of a health professional. This information does not constitute medical consultation, diagnosis or opinion and should not be interpreted as such. Please consult your health care provider if you have any questions about your health, medications or treatment.