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The biology of loving our pets
Science, Maths & Technology

The biology of loving our pets

...mental health that come from interacting with our pets. In fact, research has shown that individuals with PTSD had a big improvement in their symptoms when they started caring for a dog, partly due to an increase in oxytocin (combined with other psychosocial factors) (Brooks et al., 2018). Oxytocin is now being tested as a treatment for a range of mental health disorders,...
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Article 5 mins
Volunteering with a personal or professional focus
Education & Development

Volunteering with a personal or professional focus

...Mental Health Committee volunteer, The Mental Health Foundation [Catherine] “If you feel like your life isn’t fully fulfilled, then look for volunteering opportunities. Because, actually, what pays the rent may not fulfil you completely; there are other ways of doing that.” Although Catherine had worked in the mental health sector previously, it was the loss of a...
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Guide to studying through medium of Welsh at university
Education & Development

Guide to studying through medium of Welsh at university

...mental health and wellbeing project and website for students. The resources have been created in partnership with Bangor University, Aberystwyth University, University of Wales Trinity Saint David and Grŵp Llandrillo Menai. Explore the guide: Preparing for university [university ready - white back ] This resource is part of the University Ready hub. Find more resources...
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Article 5 mins
The benefits of mindfulness and five common myths surrounding it
Health, Sports & Psychology

The benefits of mindfulness and five common myths surrounding it

...mental health practitioners in these services, including those in multidisciplinary teams, is to support people to understand their experiences. Practitioners also strive to help service users work out what might be keeping them ‘feeling stuck’, and to support them to adopt strategies which help improve their day-to-day lives and allow them to reach their longer-term...
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Article 10 mins
How can the arts improve health and wellbeing?
History & The Arts

How can the arts improve health and wellbeing?

...mental health conditions. More broadly, the arts can be powerful agents across society, from young to old, building community and connectedness as well as helping individuals. But what evidence is there for the ability of the arts to improve health and wellbeing, and why might they be so effective? Arts therapies Formal arts therapies are used throughout medicine and...
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Article 5 mins
Biological, psychological and social complexities in childhood development
Health, Sports & Psychology

Biological, psychological and social complexities in childhood development

...mental health conditions. Social elements include family background, social status, financial status, living arrangements, family unit, education, demographics, culture. These three aspects of health should not be viewed as independent; it is likely that there is some overlap between them and one or all can influence the other(s) as you will see as you progress through...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Black Women and State-Sanctioned Police Violence: The Case of Sarah Reed
Education & Development

Black Women and State-Sanctioned Police Violence: The Case of Sarah Reed

...mental health problems, was found dead in her cell at Holloway prison. She had been a victim of police violence a few years earlier. This article explores the injustice in the Criminal Justice System experienced by black women. ...Background: police violence against black women In response to the death of George Floyd who was killed in 2020 by a US police officer kneeling...
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Article 15 mins
What are the connections between music and memory?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What are the connections between music and memory?

...area of mental health. Find out how much you know! Select to begin the interactive... [Music and memory interactive image] Click on the image above to launch the interactive music and memory 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 10 mins