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Anxiety disorders, Front Shop Module 1, 2025
Anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental health disorder and affect nearly one-third of adults at some point in their lives and one in three to five children and adolescents at some point during their childhood. More women are affected by anxiety disorders than men.
Anxiety disorders differ from feelings of occasional fear or anxiety that are part of everyday life.
Anxiety that becomes excessive, causes irrational thinking or behaviour, and impairs a person’s functioning is considered an anxiety disorder.
Anxiety disorders interfere with daily activities and can impair a person’s family, social, academic or working life.
People with excessive anxiety should be told to speak to their doctor because most anxiety disorders can be effectively treated.
The module for Front Shop Staff discusses the common anxiety disorders and how they are treated. It is important for members of staff in the pharmacy to know which products may be recommended and when caution is advised.
If you would like to participate in the PSSA/Alpha Pharm Pharmacy Staff Clinical Education Programme, please contact Gill or Glynis for further information at 011 706 6939 or email cpdalphapharm@insightmed.co.za.
