Good sleep matters for good mental wellbeing - Edgware

What is so important about sleep?

Did you know… a sleepless night has the same effect on performance as consuming 7 bottles of beer!*1 However, many people find their sleep problem unaddressed due to lack of knowledge, fear, and misunderstandings about sleep treatments.

Did you know… People with insomnia are 10x more likely to have clinical depression and 17x more likely to have clinical anxiety **2. Now is the time to refresh your knowledge of sleep and mental health.

What will you learn?

• Recognise sleepy people in your pharmacy and the impact poor sleep has on physical and mental health

• Explore the link between sleep and mental health

• Help more people improve their mental wellbeing and sleep health

• Techniques to safeguard the mental wellbeing of you and your pharmacy team

• Introduction to mental health first aid

BONUS WORKSHOP: Resilience & Stress Management Looking after the mental wellbeing of yourself and your pharmacy team

Pharmacy can be a challenging place to work and more pharmacy staff say they are struggling with stress, poor sleep, depression and even suicidal thoughts ***3. It is important to look after the mental and physical wellbeing of yourself and your team. In this bonus workshop you will learn techniques to build your resilience and feel more equipped to manage stress.

Itinerary

Hot Buffet Opens: 6:30pm

Seminar Starts: 7:45pm

Seminar Closes: 9:30pm

Why attend a Perrigo Training Event?

Perrigo is renowned for running practical, fun and entertaining CPD training events. We believe fun makes learning stick. For learning that won’t put you to sleep, join us at an event near you. Perrigo is home to some of the most recognisable brands in pharmacy such as Nytol, Bio-oil, Solpadeine, NiQuitin, Beconase, Bronchostop and many more.

*1 - Dr Neil Stanley, Sleep Expert

**2 - The Complex Relationship Between Sleep, Depression & Anxiety. Available at: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/excessive-sleepiness/health-impact/ complex-relationship-between-sleep-depression-anxiety [Accessed August 2019]

***3 - Stress levels in community pharmacy: data from the C+D Salary Survey 2014-2018

FAQs

Is there a car park available on site?

Approximately 130 complimentary spaces available on site, overflow parking available nearby (charges may apply)
**parking attendants will be in operation on the night**

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

You can contact the Pharmacy Training Team on 0800 1337141 or perrigo@trainingregistration.co.uk

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

For Health and Safety reasons, we ask that names and tickets match - you can quickly amend the name on your ticket by calling us on 0800 133 7141

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes - we will need to scan the barcode on your ticket when you arrive