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By Jonathan Leach
Do mental health issues rest solely in the mind? Or do other factors contribute to psychological problems?
Article
5 mins
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
01 Dec 2022
The OU's Jonathan Leach asks: Are mental health problems the same across the globe?
30 Aug 2019
Take a new and different look at mental health. This free course, Challenging ideas in mental health, invites you to think differently about life's dilemmas by taking account of the views of all concerned, especially people experiencing mental distress. It explores ideas and practice in mental health, and will appeal to a wide range of people.
Free course
8 hrs
Level: 2 Intermediate
12 May 2021
Break the stigma surrounding mental health issues and increase your understanding with our free content and courses, as part of World Mental Health Day (October 10th).
30 Sep 2025
This free course provides an introduction to adolescent mental health. The course is designed to encourage a greater understanding of mental health issues as well as to explore the variety of strategies that can be employed to support young people.
24 hrs
21 Dec 2021
Advice for everyone from our mental health survivor
01 Jan 2021
What can you do if a friend is suffering? Our survivor has some suggestions. This advice was originally devised with young people in mind but is relevant for any age.
By Dr Mathijs Lucassen, Jonathan Leach, Sharon Mallon
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 12–18 May 2025. Find out more about community, loneliness, anxiety, depression, mindfulness and more with our FREE resources.
15 mins
28 Apr 2025
How does engaging with the arts affect our health and wellbeing? This collection explores how the arts can help with a healthy society.
29 Jan 2025
Each year thousands of pounds are spent on medications to treat conditions such as anxiety and depression. These medications often have negative side effects. Exercise is an alternative treatment that is low cost and has few side effects. In this free course, Exercise and mental health, we will look at the links between exercise and improved ...
2 hrs
27 Nov 2018