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...mental health problem or other condition connected with a need for care, support or supervision. (Source: Becker, 2000, p. 378) Becker’s collaborative study with the BBC in 2010 received much attention in the media when it revealed that the number of young carers in the UK was much higher than originally thought. Professor Becker said his findings revealed ‘a hidden...

...Health Day. The main goals of the 2016 campaign are to increase awareness about the rise in diabetes and its staggering burden and consequences. ...Learn more about diabetes care The following video tracks introduce various aspects of a patient’s diabetes annual check-up. This material forms part of the Open University course Diabetes care. Listen to this podcast on...

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...help when you need it. Reference Schaefer, J. D. et al. (2017). Enduring mental health: Prevalence and prediction. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 126(2), 212-224. This resource is part of the 'Wellbeing and Mental Health Collection' created by the Open University in Wales. You can learn more and find courses, articles and other activities on the collection's ......

...mental health and music back in the Victorian era? This article explains more about musical treatments in the asylum. ...Music has a powerful effect on the listener. It is linked to better mental health, and it has been shown to alleviate loneliness, pain, anxiety and depression. For this reason, it is increasingly being prescribed by doctors as a form of medicine. This...