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Mental health: Survivor suggestions
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental health: Survivor suggestions

...people with, but if something bothers you it is important I think mental health is all about life balance; which sounds easy but it's not always so easy to achieve 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 homepage....
Introducing professional practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing professional practice

...Open University course K114 Introducing professional practice... Introducing professional practice A short introduction to this album. A day in the life of a hospital ward: Ward Sister A Ward Sister describes a typical day for her A day in the life of a hospital ward: Senior Registrar A Dave Senior Registrar in medicine describes a typical day for him A day in the life of...
Retail management and marketing
Money & Business

Retail management and marketing

...Open University course B122 An introduction to retail management and marketing... Store operations A look at how stores plan and operate, focussing on Waterstone's and Clarks. Bar code technology Looking at the increase and benefits of online shopping and barcode technology. The impact of marketing The importance of marketing and communication. The agency and the message...
Financial strategy and private finance initiative
Money & Business

Financial strategy and private finance initiative

...Open University course B821 Financial strategy... Financial Strategy An introduction to this album. PFI - an introduction Culture shift: using private finance to fund public projects. Why PFI? Comparing the Private Finance Initiative with financing through the public sector. The public sector Choosing the PFI route means Calderdale NHS Trust can finally have a new...
Diverse perspectives on health and illness
Health, Sports & Psychology

Diverse perspectives on health and illness

...Open University course KYN275 Reflecting on whole lives - diverse perspectives on health and illness... Diverse Perspectives on Health and Illness A short introduction to this album Holism: the whole truth The notion of holistic therapy is one that is becoming increasingly mainstream. An engaging debate with practitioners explores the pros and cons of this approach. Fuel...
What should I expect when I am nearing the end of my life?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What should I expect when I am nearing the end of my life?

...Open University's Health and Social Care courses and qualifications. In the UK, many deaths occur in hospital and few people have witnessed someone dying. This article addresses some of the common key questions people have about dying and the end of life, written by a palliative care consultant, Victoria Hedges, as part of The Ageing Well Public Talk (AWPT) Series. In...
Do I have mental health problems and should I get some help?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Do I have mental health problems and should I get some help?

...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 homepage....
The role sustainable chemistry plays in shaping the planet's future
Science, Maths & Technology

The role sustainable chemistry plays in shaping the planet's future

...Open University's Chemistry courses. Sustainable use of resources must be considered because fossil fuels and other mined commodities are being depleted, and there is increasing demand from humanity. Achieving sustainability involves many challenges, from preserving resources to tackling pollution arising from plastics, persistent organic pollutants and gaseous emissions....