Yvette Anderson graduated from Charles Sturt University in 2005 and has progressed her pharmacist career with experience in community pharmacy, private hospital, aged care, consultancy, and public hospital practice. Yvette has qualifications in Mental Health First Aid, Asthma Management from Asthma Foundation of Victoria, Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy, and is currently undertaking Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies with plans to move onto Masters of Autism in 2022. 

Yvette’s specialist area of interest is neurodevelopmental conditions and in 2020 launched The Spectrum Pharmacist. The Spectrum Pharmacist utilises Yvette’s professional knowledge and experience combined with her personal experiences as a mum to two boys on the spectrum to provide information, education, personal tips and experiences to help you individuals and families on their spectrum journey.

Episode 18 Neurodiversity | Navigating a diagnosis


Yvette shares her personal experiences with helping people with neurodiversity and some tips on how to navigate a diagnosis to get the best outcomes for your loved ones.

5 Indispensable Tips
Reach out to informed health professionals for accurate, up to date evidence-based advice. Be open and honest with them so they can provide optimal support and advice. 
Form a plan with your support team that aligns to goals you want to focus on. Ensure that everyone is aligned to that plan and that it is regularly monitored and tweaked. Be mindfiul that you may need to try and sometimes re-try practices to find the best fit. 
You are not alone, there are many fabulous support groups available, find your local group or look online. Again be careful of advice given
As a parent you are the best advocate for your child / loved one and you will know when something doesn’t feel right. Make sure you speak up so that your team are well informed of everyday reality and can appropriately support you
If medication is recommended talk to your local pharmacist as they are the medication experts or contact The Spectrum Pharmacist.

Links

Neurodiverse Squad booking: https://pharmonline.coviu.com/app/book/appointment

Contact

Yvette Anderson

Yvette Anderson graduated from Charles Sturt University in 2005 and has progressed her pharmacist career with experience in community pharmacy, private hospital, aged care, consultancy, and public hospital practice. Yvette has qualifications in Mental Health First Aid, Asthma Management from Asthma Foundation of Victoria, Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy, and is currently undertaking Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies with plans to move onto Masters of Autism in 2022.&nbsp;
Yvette&rsquo;s specialist area of interest is neurodevelopmental conditions and in 2020 launched The Spectrum Pharmacist. <a href="https://thespectrumpharmacist.com.au/">The Spectrum Pharmacist </a>utilises Yvette&rsquo;s professional knowledge and experience combined with her personal experiences as a mum to two boys on the spectrum to provide information, education, personal tips and experiences to help you individuals and families on their spectrum journey.
Episode 18 Neurodiversity | Navigating a diagnosis 
Yvette shares her personal experiences with helping people with neurodiversity and some tips on how to navigate a diagnosis to get the best outcomes for your loved ones.
5 Indispensable Tips
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Reach out to informed health professionals for accurate, up to date evidence-based advice. Be open and honest with them so they can provide optimal support and advice.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Form a plan with your support team that aligns to goals you want to focus on. Ensure that everyone is aligned to that plan and that it is regularly monitored and tweaked. Be mindfiul that you may need to try and sometimes re-try practices to find the best fit.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">You are not alone, there are many fabulous support groups available, find your local group or look online. Again be careful of advice given</li>
<li aria-level="1">As a parent you are the best advocate for your child / loved one and you will know when something doesn&rsquo;t feel right. Make sure you speak up so that your team are well informed of everyday reality and can appropriately support you</li>
<li aria-level="1">If medication is recommended talk to your local pharmacist as they are the medication experts or contact The Spectrum Pharmacist.</li>
</ol>
Links
Neurodiverse Squad booking: <a href="https://resources.beyondblue.org.au/prism/file?token=BL/0556" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://resources.beyondblue.org.au/prism/file?token%3DBL/0556&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1605502027833000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFxZPMJBD6pWZgOGlUgdisppptExA">https://pharmonline.coviu.com/app/book/appointment</a>
Contact
Yvette Anderson

Indispensable is for Australians who want to know how to use their medications effectively and improve their health. In each episode, we share medication tips from the experts: pharmacists.

Indispensable is for Australians who want to know how to use their medications effectively and improve their health. In each episode, we share medication tips from the experts: pharmacists.

Indispensable Podcast

Indispensable is for Australians who want to know how to use their medications effectively and improve their health. In each episode, I share medication tips from the experts: pharmacists.

Indispensable is for Australians who want to know how to use their medications effectively and improve their health. In each episode, I share medication tips from the experts: pharmacists.

Indispensable

Indispensable Episode 18 Neurodiversity | Navigating a diagnosis

Kayla Lee is a practising community pharmacist and pharmacy owner at Capital Chemist Braidwood. After completing a Master of Pharmacy at the University of Canberra, Kayla went on to complete a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice which fuelled her passion for mental health service delivery within a community pharmacy – and spreading awareness about the role a pharmacist can have in someone’s mental health journey. Kayla won the University of Technology  Sydney (UTS) Innovative Pharmacist of the Year award in 2017 for a pharmacist delivered mental health program she designed and implemented at Capital Chemist Wanniassa. Currently, Kayla is a pharmacist mentor on the PharMIbridge RCT, which aims to bridge the gap between mental and physical health.  

Episode 17 Mental Health | How are you, really?

Kayla shares her personal experiences with helping people with mental health and some tips on how to continually check in on others and yourself.

5 Indispensable Tips
Find your support circle – whether that’s friends, family, work colleagues, someone at the gym or local coffee shop, find them and build that trust.
Talk about mental health – good and not so good. Talking about it breaks the stigma and normalises the conversation around managing good and not so good mental health.
Be willing to give different treatments/therapies a go. You don’t know if it will work for you unless you try it!
It’s ok not to be ok. However, if you’re not ok, make sure you seek support and help to manage.
Always put aside time for self care. Work out what activities/hobbies bring you enjoyment and always make time for them.

Links

BeyondBlue guide to treatment for depression - https://resources.beyondblue.org.au/prism/file?token=BL/0556

Contact

Kayla Lee - kaylalee@capitalchemist.com.au

Capital Chemist Braidwood - https://www.instagram.com/capitalchemistbraidwood/ 

 

Kayla Lee is a practising community pharmacist and pharmacy owner at Capital Chemist Braidwood. After completing a Master of Pharmacy at the University of Canberra, Kayla went on to complete a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice which fuelled her passion for mental health service delivery within a community pharmacy &ndash; and spreading awareness about the role a pharmacist can have in someone&rsquo;s mental health journey. Kayla won the University of Technology&nbsp; Sydney (UTS) Innovative Pharmacist of the Year award in 2017 for a pharmacist delivered mental health program she designed and implemented at Capital Chemist Wanniassa. Currently, Kayla is a pharmacist mentor on the PharMIbridge RCT, which aims to bridge the gap between mental and physical health. &nbsp;
Episode 17 Mental Health | How are you, really?
Kayla shares her personal experiences with helping people with mental health and some tips on how to continually check in on others and yourself.
5 Indispensable Tips
<ol>
<li>Find your support circle &ndash; whether that&rsquo;s friends, family, work colleagues, someone at the gym or local coffee shop, find them and build that trust.</li>
<li>Talk about mental health &ndash; good and not so good. Talking about it breaks the stigma and normalises the conversation around managing good and not so good mental health.</li>
<li>Be willing to give different treatments/therapies a go. You don&rsquo;t know if it will work for you unless you try it!</li>
<li>It&rsquo;s ok not to be ok. However, if you&rsquo;re not ok, make sure you seek support and help to manage.</li>
<li>Always put aside time for self care. Work out what activities/hobbies bring you enjoyment and always make time for them.</li>
</ol>
Links
BeyondBlue guide to treatment for depression -&nbsp;<a href="https://resources.beyondblue.org.au/prism/file?token=BL/0556" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://resources.beyondblue.org.au/prism/file?token%3DBL/0556&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1605502027833000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFxZPMJBD6pWZgOGlUgdisppptExA">https://resources.beyondblue.org.au/prism/file?token=BL/0556</a>
Contact
Kayla Lee - <a href="mailto:kaylalee@capitalchemist.com.au">kaylalee@capitalchemist.com.au</a>
Capital Chemist Braidwood -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/capitalchemistbraidwood/">https://www.instagram.com/capitalchemistbraidwood/</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Mental Health | How are you, really?

Tahnee Simpson is a community compounding pharmacist and owner of Keperra Compounding Pharmacy in Brisbane. Tahnee became a menopause pharmacist because she wanted to help women understand where they are at in their life stage, what’s happening with their hormones, and how it relates to how they are feeling. With many options available for treatment, wading through this on your own is overwhelming, and Tahnee helps to recommend the treatment that fits your needs.

Episode 16 Menopause | A back-firing car

A lack of the female hormone oestrogen contributes to bone loss, increased cardiovascular risks, reduced skin elasticity and lower libido. In this episode, Tahnee discusses the symptoms of menopause (described as a back-firing car!) and the options available, including MHT (menopause hormone therapy), to manage this hormone deficit. 

5 Indispensable tips
Knowledge is power – understanding where you are at in your life stage and what your hormones are doing goes a long way to understanding your symptoms.
Get rid of the stigma that women just need to “get through it” and stop complaining. We need to talk about this more - with our friends, with our mums, with our colleagues. Share our experiences, support one another, and get support from loved ones around us.
Get a mid-life health check – things can deteriorate post-menopause. Getting a health check and some base line information such as a mammogram, cervical screening, bone density scan, heart health check can give us a comparison point down the track.
Don’t suffer with the symptoms – there are treatments in the form of menopause hormonal treatment (for women in whom it is safe to take). Menopause hormonal therapy (also known as HRT) is safe for most women to use in the first 10 years post menopause.
Be kind to yourself – things are changing. Acknowledge that. The more you understand what’s happening to you, the more you know you aren’t going crazy!

Links

Jean Hailes - For women's health website: https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause 

Contact Tahnee here:

Keperra Compounding Pharmacy website: https://compoundingpharmacy.com.au/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerryWhiteChemmartDallasParade/ 

Tahnee Simpson is a community compounding pharmacist and owner of Keperra Compounding Pharmacy in Brisbane. Tahnee became a menopause pharmacist because she wanted to help women understand where they are at in their life stage, what&rsquo;s happening with their hormones, and how it relates to how they are feeling. With many options available for treatment, wading through this on your own is overwhelming, and Tahnee helps to recommend the treatment that fits your needs.
Episode 16 Menopause | A back-firing car
A lack of the female hormone oestrogen contributes to bone loss, increased cardiovascular risks, reduced skin elasticity and lower libido. In this episode, Tahnee discusses the symptoms of menopause (described as a back-firing car!) and the options available, including MHT (menopause hormone therapy), to manage this hormone deficit.&nbsp;
5 Indispensable tips
<ol>
<li>Knowledge is power &ndash; understanding where you are at in your life stage and what your hormones are doing goes a long way to understanding your symptoms.</li>
<li>Get rid of the stigma that women just need to &ldquo;get through it&rdquo; and stop complaining. We need to talk about this more - with our friends, with our mums, with our colleagues. Share our experiences, support one another, and get support from loved ones around us.</li>
<li>Get a mid-life health check &ndash; things can deteriorate post-menopause. Getting a health check and some base line information such as a mammogram, cervical screening, bone density scan, heart health check can give us a comparison point down the track.</li>
<li>Don&rsquo;t suffer with the symptoms &ndash; there are treatments in the form of menopause hormonal treatment (for women in whom it is safe to take). Menopause hormonal therapy (also known as HRT) is safe for most women to use in the first 10 years post menopause.</li>
<li>Be kind to yourself &ndash; things are changing. Acknowledge that. The more you understand what&rsquo;s happening to you, the more you know you aren&rsquo;t going crazy!</li>
</ol>
Links
Jean Hailes - For women's health website: <a href="https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause">https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause</a>&nbsp;
Contact Tahnee here:
Keperra Compounding Pharmacy website: <a href="https://compoundingpharmacy.com.au/">https://compoundingpharmacy.com.au/</a>&nbsp;
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TerryWhiteChemmartDallasParade/">https://www.facebook.com/TerryWhiteChemmartDallasParade/</a>&nbsp;

Menopause | A back-firing car

Nicolette Ellis is an Advanced Pharmacist Advisor for Queensland Health and senior clinical pharmacist for Beyond Pain, an interdisciplinary persistent pain videoconferencing program. A regular presenter and national trainer, she is passionate about improving access to multidisciplinary care for those living with persistent pain. She also runs 'The Rainbow Pharmacist', a content series featuring prominent influencers in pharmacy and exploring all the colours of the healthcare rainbow.

Episode 15 Chronic Pain | Relief, Mobility and the 'A' team

Nicolette shares her experience with helping people with persistent pain and reminds us to take power back from pain. It is important to recognise that there are a range of treatment options for chronic pain and you need an engaged team of health professionals to get the best results in your individual circumstances. Regularly review your personal goals and treatment and reach out for support whenever you need it.

5 Indispensable tips

1. When you have persistent pain, set goals for yourself and measure them.

2. Find support – whether that through family social, medical, community, online forums

3. The purpose of medication is to improve function, whether that’s improving sleep, mood, function or ability to work

4. Take the power back from pain

5. Aim for the “A” team - everyone in you care should be supporting you, helping to improve you self management strategies and assist with working towards your goals

Contact Nicolette here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therainbowpharmacist/

Links:

To find pain programs/clinics - https://www.painaustralia.org.au/getting-help/pain-directory

For online pain programs - https://www.painaustralia.org.au/getting-help/pain-programs/programs

Beyond Pain - https://beyondpain.com.au/


Pain Calculator - https://pain-calculator.com/calculators/neuropathic-pain/

Nicolette Ellis is an Advanced Pharmacist Advisor for Queensland Health and senior clinical pharmacist for Beyond Pain, an interdisciplinary persistent pain videoconferencing program. A regular presenter and national trainer, she is passionate about improving access to multidisciplinary care for those living with persistent pain. She also runs 'The Rainbow Pharmacist', a content series featuring prominent influencers in pharmacy and exploring all the colours of the healthcare rainbow.
Episode 15 Chronic Pain | Relief, Mobility and the 'A' team
Nicolette shares her experience with helping people with persistent pain and reminds us to take power back from pain. It is important to recognise that there are a range of treatment options for chronic pain and you need an engaged team of health professionals to get the best results in your individual circumstances. Regularly review your personal goals and treatment and reach out for support whenever you need it.
5 Indispensable tips
1. When you have persistent pain, set goals for yourself and measure them.
2. Find support &ndash; whether that through family social, medical, community, online forums
3. The purpose of medication is to improve function, whether that&rsquo;s improving sleep, mood, function or ability to work
4. Take the power back from pain
5. Aim for the &ldquo;A&rdquo; team - everyone in you care should be supporting you, helping to improve you self management strategies and assist with working towards your goals
Contact Nicolette here:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therainbowpharmacist/">https://www.instagram.com/therainbowpharmacist/</a>
Links:
To find pain programs/clinics -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.painaustralia.org.au/getting-help/pain-directory" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.painaustralia.org.au/getting-help/pain-directory&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1596852818496000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEXsvxqcn85J7rfi8wOVNTKVDEp9w">https://www.painaustralia.org.au/getting-help/pain-directory</a>
For online pain programs -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.painaustralia.org.au/getting-help/pain-programs/programs" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.painaustralia.org.au/getting-help/pain-programs/programs&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1596852818496000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE4NsFimgIpPcRo-zcF3I9I4tIZ3g">https://www.painaustralia.org.au/getting-help/pain-programs/programs</a>
Beyond Pain - <a href="https://beyondpain.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://beyondpain.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1596852818496000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEi0k67MqhTz6YG1zJL877k3gEPJA">https://beyondpain.com.au/</a> 
Pain Calculator - <a href="https://pain-calculator.com/calculators/neuropathic-pain/">https://pain-calculator.com/calculators/neuropathic-pain/</a>

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