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Health, Sports & Psychology
Being a boy
What is life like for boys today? In what follows, we explore aspects of contemporary boyhood, drawing on research conducted at The Open University and elsewhere.
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World Mental Health Day on OpenLearn
World Mental Health Day is on 10th October every year. Find out more about stress, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, wellbeing and more with our FREE learning resources.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
What kind of Democrat are you?
Are you interested in exploring your own political style and how you relate to others? How far would you be willing to go for what you believe? Try our interactive feature to find out.
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What does it mean, to be a man?
Beliefs about what makes a ‘real’ man have changed enormously over time. So what does it mean to be a man in the twenty-first century? Do traditional ideas about masculinity still apply, and if not, what kinds of new ideas have replaced them? Explore our interactive below to learn more.
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Why asking what causes autism is the wrong question
When PETA cited small studies to suggest cow’s milk could be linked to autism, it reignited familiar debate around the condition’s causes. But such reporting, like more recent vaccine scares, risks framing autism as a problem to be prevented rather than a difference to be understood and valued.
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Sut mae sganiwr MRI yn gweithio?
Canllaw ar MRI a rôl technoleg mewn meddyginiaeth fodern.
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How does an MRI scanner work?
A guide to MRI and the role this technology plays in modern medicine.
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What are South Asian young adult carers’ aspirations for the future?
South Asian young adult carers balance study, work and family responsibilities while caring for loved ones – often with remarkable strength and determination. This article shares their dreams for the future, from higher education and careers to starting families and owning homes, and highlights the support that can help them achieve their goals.
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The global pursuit of equitable football coaching legacies from Africa and The Caribbean to the UK
Football, often hailed as the world’s game, continues to reflect broader societal dynamics particularly in matters of race, equity, and representation. In recent years, global attention has increasingly focused on the structural disparities faced by racially minoritised individuals within coaching and leadership roles, despite their dominance as...
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The impact of online media reporting of family crimes on children
When a parent is imprisoned, children face confusion, stigma and distress. Increasingly, they must also navigate online crime reports about their loved one. New research from The Open University and Your Support Services explores how this media exposure impacts their wellbeing.
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Supporting university students with a mental health condition
There is an increasing prevalence of university students who need mental health support and university staff benefit from training on this topic. This course explores this phenomenon, drawing on an Open University study on how staff (tutors) can support students with a mental health condition, and considers both what staff and institutions can ...
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PhotoFit Me
Would you make a good eyewitness? Photofit Me explores how we remember faces and challenges you to construct the face of a culprit or to recreate the face of a celebrity or even a friend! Test yourself with our interactive and see how good your face recognition abilities are.