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Science Communication and Public Engagement
Science, Maths & Technology

Science Communication and Public Engagement

...public. This material has been taken from The Open University course SH804 Communicating science in the information age... Communicating science A short introduction to this album. Science and society Dr. Richard Holliman interviews Prof. Alan Irwin on the changing relationship between science and society. Communicating science Dr Richard Holliman interviews Dr Victoria...
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Audio 1 hr 14 mins
When the public speaks: How refugees welcome shows the public as dangerous giants
Society, Politics & Law

When the public speaks: How refugees welcome shows the public as dangerous giants

...public attention to a crisis that has been ongoing for years. As Anne Barnard and Karam Shoumali noted: “Once again, it is not the sheer size of the catastrophe—millions upon millions forced by war and desperation to leave their homes—but a single tragedy that has clarified the moment.” The conflict in Syria has lasted almost five years now. With more than half...
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Article 5 mins
Work and mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Work and mental health

...Health. Available at: https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/ publications/ briefing-47-barriers-employment (Accessed: 24 October 2023). Davidson, L. (2008) Recovery – Concepts and Application, Devon Recovery Group. Available at: https://recoverydevon.co.uk/ wp-content/ uploads/ 2010/ 01/ Recovery_Concepts_Laurie_Davidson.pdf (Accessed: 24 October 2023). Mind (2014)...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Mental health in society
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental health in society

...public who subscribe to a biomedical view of mental ill health as mental illness. This perspective tends to view mental ill health as having a biological basis. In other words, because ‘faulty brains’ are causing the symptoms, there is a need for medication to provide a remedy. This idea of ‘being treated’ through medical intervention implies a passive role for...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Exploring family health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring family health

...Health and Well-being of Young Carers [Online]. Available at http://www.scie.org.uk/ publications/ briefings/ briefing11/ (Accessed 09 January 2013). The Children’s Society (2013) ‘Hidden from view: the experience of young carers in England’ [Online]. Available at https://www.interfaceenterprises.co.uk/ assets/ news/ brochures/ bp/
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Exercise and mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exercise and mental health

...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 have...
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Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
World Health Day
Health, Sports & Psychology

World Health Day

...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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Health and Social Care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Health and Social Care

...Health and Social Care suggestions for YASS students...You are not restricted to these suggestions and should select OpenLearn courses to suit your interests and learning goals. To find out what other courses are available visit Free short courses from the Open University | OpenLearn - Open University. [A thick black arrow points to the left to show that you can click...
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Article 10 mins