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Health, Sports & Psychology
Stress and anxiety in the digital age: the dark side of technology
What is it about new technology that is making many of us anxious and stressed? Dr Gini Harrison and Dr Mathijs Lucassen explore the top five stressors:
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Health, Sports & Psychology
What do you really know about autism?
You've probably heard a lot about autism - but can you separate the myth from the reality? Try this interactive quiz to test your knowledge.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Advice on studying with a mental health condition
What happens when you declare a mental health condition at university? Are there any concerns when it comes to studying with a mental health problem? Open University student, Patrice Belton, sheds some light in these videos.
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Society, Politics & Law
The Orlando killings were "a queerphobic attack"
It's vital to remember the motivation behind the mass killings in Orlando, says João Florêncio - but that doesn't mean stigmatising people with mental health issues, either.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Biological, psychological and social complexities in childhood development
This free course uses the case studies of Liam, Chloe and Lola to explore childhood development and some of the biological and psychological conditions that can affect children and young people. You will focus on asthma, intellectual and development disorders, depression and anxiety, and eating disorders.
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Society, Politics & Law
Pum ffaith ryfeddol am ryw a'r pandemig
Mae rhyw yn golygu llawer o bethau i lawer o bobl. I gyplau, gall olygu chwant a phleser, hwyl a chyffro, ac, weithiau, rhwymedigaeth a dyletswydd. Pan fydd yn gweithio, mae'n wych.
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Five surprising facts about sex and the pandemic
Sex is many things to many people. For couples it can be about desire and pleasure, fun and excitement, and sometimes obligation and duty. When it works it’s great.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Sex stats for the British population
There are lots of myths and misunderstandings about sex and it can be tricky to get to the truth. An updated interactive tool is currently being produced and will you give you access to robust data collected by Natsal-4, a survey collected from thousands of adults living all over Britain.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Your Wellbeing MOT
Do you consider yourself to be healthy? Check out our interactive quiz where you will get feedback on your lifestyle, diet and physical activity.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
What is Open Thanatology?
Find out about Open Thanatology, The Open University’s interdisciplinary research group for the study and education of death, dying, loss and grief.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Engaging with our environment: what are the benefits?
How can a citizen science project, a guided community walk or a park visit help our wellbeing? This article explores how to engage with the outdoors.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
A discussion on melanoma (skin cancer) as a teenager
Listen to three podcasts, with Jack Brodie and Dr Wendy McInally discussing young people aged 16 to 26 with melanoma (skin cancer).