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Health, Sports & Psychology
What happens to you when you read?
Ever wondered about the psychology of literature or stories? Or how a certain narrative might change our attitude or perspective?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Why use literature reviews in health and social care?
Why use literature reviews in health and social care? is a free course which introduces and explains how literature reviews can support evidence-based practice in health and social care. A literature review can offer a systematic way in which to sift through information to produce relevant existing knowledge and discern knowledge gaps. This...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Improving the everyday lives of carers
Many carers feel undervalued by society and that they are having to ‘go it alone’. The European Funded DISCOVER project, which included a team from the Open University led by Dr Verina Waights, have developed a website to support carers through helping them to use digital technologies and get online.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Could you work in end of life care?
Have you ever wondered what it's like to work in end of life care as a health care professional supporting dying patients and their families? Working with people who are dying can be both rewarding and emotionally draining.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Medal Quest: Can you guide a promising young athlete to championship success?
Can you help a talented child athlete make it all the way to the Olympic finals based on the choices you make for them at key stages in their development? Try our game and find out.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Sleep: A doctor's advice
What are the benefits of a good night's sleep? How can you sleep soundly? Dr Natheera Indrasenan gives some advice in this article.
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Education & Development
Sut y gallaf ymdopi â straen arholiadau?
Mae heriau ychwanegol ynghlwm wrth gyfnod arholiadau - ond os byddwch yn rheoli eich straen, gallwch ei oresgyn. Mae gan Teena Clouston rai awgrymiadau, a gallwch droi eich papurau drosodd nawr.
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How can I cope with exam stress
The exam period brings with it extra challenges - but if you manage your stress, you can make it through. Teena Clouston has some tips, and you may turn your papers over now.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Workplace Survivor Syndrome
What is workplace survivor syndrome? Sharon Davis explores the psychology of this...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Taking a Fresh Look at Managing Employee Engagement and Wellbeing
Recognising the positive and reciprocal link between employee engagement and wellbeing, may help organisations navigate post-pandemic challenges. Andrea Pearce investigates...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Welcome to Applying Psychology to Work Hub
The Applying Psychology to Work hub is a collection of free resources (articles, videos, audios and courses) that have been curated by a team of applied psychologists within The Open University School of Psychology and Counselling. Read on and take part in activities to find out how it could be of benefit to you!
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Applying Psychology to Work Activity
Would you like to know more about the resources available in this hub, and how they could help you and/or your organisation? Have a go at this activity to explore new thinking and ideas.