Health, Sports & Psychology
Can we get to a world without suicide?
After his son’s suicide aged 18, Steve Mallen sees the world differently. Along with a growing number of mental health experts, he wants to reduce the rate of suicide across the world, and is aiming for zero. Simon Usborne finds out more.
Health, Sports & Psychology
Health and wellbeing
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Education & Development
What pressures are young men feeling?
A rigid construct of what makes a "real man" is putting a strain on real young men, says new research.
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.
Health, Sports & Psychology
Seiciatreg faethol fydd y driniaeth ar gyfer iechyd meddwl yn y dyfodol
Mae Dr Joyce Cavaye, Uwch Ddarlithydd Ysgol Iechyd, Llesiant a Gofal Cymdeithasol y Brifysgol Agored yn dadlau ei bod hi’n amser i addysg feddygol gymryd maeth o ddifrif.
Health, Sports & Psychology
What LGBTQ+ Relationships Can Teach Us About Love
Listen up straight couples. Here’s why LGBTQ+ relationships tend to be happier according to science.
Health, Sports & Psychology
Lesbian, gay and bisexual teenagers at much greater risk of depression
Adolescence can be tough for young people, but it can be especially hard for teenagers who aren’t straight. Dr Mathijs Lucassen explains.
Health, Sports & Psychology
A scenario on e-professionalism for nurses
Do you always make the correct descisions when it comes to using the Internet? Dr Gemma Ryan looks at online incidents and the behaviours which may require escalation.
Education & Development
Emotion in motion: Supporting children’s understanding of different emotions through dance
Dance is great for children's social and emotional learning. This article explores 'Dancemotion', a collaborative project led by The Open University.
Health, Sports & Psychology
Understanding mental capacity
This free course, Understanding mental capacity, covers the principles and criteria underpinning the assessment of mental capacity and decision making in the UK.
Education & Development
Marketing food to children and young people: Why it matters even more in the digital age
How food advertising and marketing can affect children and young people in the digital age
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.