Nataly Martini provides a brief overview of selected causes of dizziness and vertigo, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and vestibular migraine. Through case studies, she explains how these conditions may differ from serious clinical syndromes such as cervicogenic dizziness, highlighting the complexities, risk factors and management of these conditions
The silence isn't working
Sunday 1 October 2017, 06:46 PM
The silence isn't working
September's World Suicide Prevention Day encouraged people to "Take a minute, change a life," and take responsibility to look out for those who may be struggling. It's a positive action that is particularly relevant in New Zealand, where 606 people took their own lives last year, a figure that has been steadily rising. New Zealand also has the highest rate of youth suicide in the developed world, a record that is shameful. Pharmacists, who are often seen as the "friendly face" of the healthcare system, can play a role in helping people who are suicidal. But, as Georgia Merton reports, it is something we should all take ownership of.
Ross Taylor was aged 20 when he took his own life. A university student, he had asked for help from services three times just before his death and was, Corinda Taylor with a picture of her son Ross, Corinda Taylor with a picture of her son Ross