People visiting pharmacies across drought-affected NSW will benefit from boosted mental health support thanks to a $1 million investment from the NSW Government in a pilot program to deliver mental health training to pharmacists and staff.

It was a pleasure to be on hand at Northside Pharmacy when the announcement was made earlier this week.

Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the funding will help pharmacy staff better understand mental health issues such as suicide, depression and trauma.

Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said the training would begin in September and deliver a 5000 strong legion of trained pharmacists in drought-affected areas.

The training will be run by the NSW Branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and pharmacists will display a ‘mental health safe space sticker’ in their pharmacy. For more information, click here.