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This OpenLearn hub, prepared in collaboration with Libraries NI, features a collection of free online resources designed to support mental health, wellbeing and learning and development.
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Five things you might like to know about Recovery Colleges
Health, Sports & Psychology

Five things you might like to know about Recovery Colleges

...mental health conditions Looking at mental health services and treatments Personal wellbeing and health Life skills, managing money, moving towards other education or employment Training, advocacy and peer-support skills 2. When did Recovery Colleges start? According to Meddings et al. (2015) ‘The first Recovery College was established in 2009 by ......
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Article 10 mins
Can yoga help us achieve sustainable development goals?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Can yoga help us achieve sustainable development goals?

...Health and Wellbeing courses Every year, 21st June is the International Day of Yoga As a spiritual practice, cosmic energy is important in yoga. This marks the day of summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, when the earth’s North Pole is most inclined towards the sun, of special significance. In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly declared 21 June as the...
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Article 5 mins
Where do we get the help that really counts?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Where do we get the help that really counts?

...wellbeing, one study suggests that mental health problems may only discussed in depth with one or two key people (Perry and Pescosolido, 2010). So individuals who can really listen, empathise and offer support during times of difficulty can make a significant difference. This research found that family members were highly valued in discussions about mental health ......
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Article 10 mins
Tackling juror trauma and stress
Society, Politics & Law

Tackling juror trauma and stress

...health, wellbeing, and lifestyle. A good understanding of the mechanisms of juror trauma, and appropriate psychological support is therefore essential in limiting long term negative outcomes for jurors. Supporting the wellbeing of jurors is not only positive at an individual level but is essential is promoting good juror decision making; stress negatively affects...
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Article 5 mins
Volunteers in Green Social prescribing: contributions and inclusion
Nature & Environment

Volunteers in Green Social prescribing: contributions and inclusion

...mental and physical health. Some examples of this include local walking schemes, community gardening projects, conservation volunteering, green gyms, open water swimming or arts and cultural activities which take place outdoors. Many green social prescribing activities are led and supported by volunteers. What is volunteering and why volunteer? Volunteering is considered...
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Article 5 mins
Applying Psychology to Work Activity
Health, Sports & Psychology

Applying Psychology to Work Activity

...wellbeing and mental health - what are these psychological effects and what can be done to reduce their impact? Change – affects all aspects of working life and greatly impacts on wellbeing - what can be done to minimise the impact of change? Exploring the Hub For each of these two themes, click on the relevant link below to take you to one of the Articles available...
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Article 20 mins
Can your friend be your therapist?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Can your friend be your therapist?

...Mental Health, investigates...‘Quite often talking is the best form of therapy and having someone who knows you, who you can confide in and can talk back to you on a personal level based on the fact they know you, can sometimes be very comforting.’ (Service user quoted in Leach, 2015) [friends hugging] BBC Radio 4’s All in the Mind Awards invites listeners who have...
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Article 10 mins