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Mental health in society
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental health in society

...Mental health in society, you will explore and critically reflect on mental health. You will explore the relationship between the lived experiences of individuals, and the society and environment in which they live. Different perspectives, approaches and models of understanding and critiquing mental health will be explored as well as a chance to develop skills in taking...
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Exercise and mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exercise and mental health

...mental health, we will look at the links between exercise and improved mental health and psychological well-being. This will include consideration of the role of exercise in combating stress, anxiety and depression, and in enhancing mood...Each year thousands of pounds are spent on medications to treat conditions such as anxiety and depression. These medications often...
Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
Work and mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Work and mental health

...mental illness can be difficult for those with mental health problems, most people with these difficulties could take paid employment if it were not for numerous barriers in the workplace and the wider community (Centre for Mental Health, 2013). In this free course, Work and mental health, you will look at some of the ways in which employment affects mental health and...
Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
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Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding mental capacity

...mental capacity, covers the principles and criteria underpinning the assessment of mental capacity and decision making in the UK...This free course, Understanding mental capacity, describes the principles and criteria underpinning the assessment of mental capacity and decision making in the UK. The course begins by looking at what mental capacity – and the lack of it...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Diverse Perspectives on Mental Health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Diverse Perspectives on Mental Health

...mental distress and what can be done about it? What factors in the external environment affect mental health? This album examines the ways in which social, environmental, economic and political factors shape and constrain our understandings and experiences of mental health and distress. It explores the wide range of diverse and frequently competing perspectives that...
Cultural differences in mental health?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Cultural differences in mental health?

...mental health problems the same across the globe? ...[A mental health awareness rally at Periyar University, Salem, India, marking World Mental Health Day 2014] A mental health awareness rally at Periyar University, Salem, India, marking World Mental Health Day 2014 With most medical conditions it could be expected that, regardless of what country or culture the ......
Introduction to mental health science
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introduction to mental health science

...mental health...This suite of three courses focuses first on anxiety (Exploring anxiety), then depression (Exploring depression), and finally explores the relationship between these conditions (Exploring the relationship between anxiety and depression). They will help you to consider some of the key issues around diagnosis, causes and interventions for anxiety and...
Mental Health Awareness Week
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental Health Awareness Week

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...Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May) celebrates the power and importance of community for our mental health and wellbeing. Feeling connected to others and being part of a safe, supportive community is...