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Journeying through Wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Journeying through Wellbeing

...that happen to us? And how might we protect ourselves from becoming mentally unwell? Select the image below to get started. [Launch image for the Journeying through Wellbeing interactive feature] Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari....
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Activity 5 mins
Masterpiece Me
History & The Arts

Masterpiece Me

...through the years, but we have reluctantly decided to retire it as the technology which drove it has become very dated and many users were finding it more frustrating than fun to struggle with Flash. Thanks to those of you who turned yourself into Masterpieces - and why not explore these other options... If you're interested in art, we've still got a lot more to share......
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Article 5 mins
Introducing Health Sciences: COPD
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing Health Sciences: COPD

...become impossible - from walking to the shops, to cleaning their teeth - because they can't get enough oxygen into their lungs. The 4 video tracks on this album look at the possible causes of COPD, how it is diagnosed, and the inspirational stories of people dealing with the disease. This material forms part of The Open University course SDK125, Introducing health...
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Audio 28 mins
Sacking Prime Ministers
Society, Politics & Law

Sacking Prime Ministers

...becomes weakened? The Open University’s Dr. Richard Heffernan, Reader in Government, leads discussions and compares the administrational differences between presidents and prime ministers. Can an American president be forced out of power in the same way as a British prime minister?... An introduction: Sacking prime ministers A short video introduction to this album...
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Video 12 mins
What do we mean by digital health and social care?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What do we mean by digital health and social care?

...students are able to make decisions about care in a ‘safe’ environment. Activity 3 The potential of digital technology for integrating care Watch the following video, which discusses ‘the role of technology of care integration’, and make some notes in the box below about what you see as the advantages of electronic records. Understanding the advantages for...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Exercise and mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exercise and mental health

...students and people involved in exercise programmes, there's hardly anybody I ever meet that says that exercise doesn't make you feel better. So, obviously, people continue doing exercise, [and because] they feel better, they continue doing it. When it comes to looking at the scientific evidence for whether physical activity improves mental health, it becomes a very...
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Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
More working with charts, graphs and tables
Science, Maths & Technology

More working with charts, graphs and tables

...OU students and asked them this question, and some of their responses are given below. I am constantly worried about the use of maths – I always presume that I will get simple problems wrong if numbers are involved. I am aware that presumed difficulties with maths prevent me from attempting certain aspects of the course. Basic skills could help my confidence, though I...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
The Posh Club
Society, Politics & Law

The Posh Club

...become a regular, glamourous event for people aged over 60. It takes place across four locations across the UK regularly providing an afternoon of high tea and cabaret for more than 100 guests. As well as providing an opportunity for entertainment and socialising, the Posh Club aims to enhance wellbeing and reduce the risk of isolation. It continually engages with...
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Article 5 mins