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Introducing Health Sciences: Trauma, Repair and Recovery
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing Health Sciences: Trauma, Repair and Recovery

...health sciences: a case study approach... Introducing health sciences: paramedics A short introduction to this album Falling: Mary's Story Mary describes her fall, the extent of her injuries and the treatment she received in hospital. Recuperating After Injuries Mary talks about her recovery and the help she now needs. Falling: Hermine's Story Hermine describes her fall,...
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Investigating Links Between Pesticides and Mental Health
Science, Maths & Technology

Investigating Links Between Pesticides and Mental Health

...health outcomes, the effects of long-term, low-level organophosphate exposure are less well-understood. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this research explores the prevalence of mood disorders in relation to organophosphate exposure levels in humans. Furthermore, the powerful genetic model organism, Caenorhabditis elegans, is used to investigate the effects of...
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British public open to compromise on Brexit deal, new research finds
Society, Politics & Law

British public open to compromise on Brexit deal, new research finds

...public prefer everyone to have health insurance to cover emergencies, they were keen for there to be as little red tape as possible. Their desire for people to be able to travel visa-free – whether Britons visiting Lisbon, or Bulgarians visiting London – was the most strongly valued statement across all of the attributes included in the study. Little appetite for...
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Nuclear transboundary consultations are a test for public participation and transparency across Europe
Nature & Environment

Nuclear transboundary consultations are a test for public participation and transparency across Europe

...public consultations. But at a time when public trust in government institutions across Europe is at a record low and given the major inconsistencies in the practice of transboundary consultations on nuclear issues, this is only the start of a test for public participation and transparency in Europe’s nuclear sector. The upcoming Meeting of Parties (MOP) to the Espoo...
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The case of Simone Biles and perceptions of athlete mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

The case of Simone Biles and perceptions of athlete mental health

...health may become a less controversial issue among the public. In July 2022, Biles became the youngest living person to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honour. The White House described her as a ‘prominent advocate for athletes’ mental health and safety, children in the foster care system, and victims of sexual assault’....
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Homeland, Carrie and how mental health is portrayed on-screen
Health, Sports & Psychology

Homeland, Carrie and how mental health is portrayed on-screen

...public education of mental health issues. Wilma Townsend from the Centre for Mental Health Services (co-sponsor of the Voice Award) suggested that the show is “a good educational piece for both the general public and people who have a mental illness” because it sends the message that “a person can have a mental illness and still function”. Ellen Leibenluft, from...
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Supporting Mental Health Through Online Music Fandoms
OpenLearn Ireland

Supporting Mental Health Through Online Music Fandoms

...public space. How do online fandoms differ from the music fandoms of the past? Music fandoms have their origins in the mid-19th century when a cult of celebrity grew around figures like Hungarian composer Franz Liszt and Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind. However, today they are more accessible than ever before thanks to the internet. Forums, social media and blogs enable...
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Journeying through wellbeing: Exploring mental health and wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Journeying through wellbeing: Exploring mental health and wellbeing

...health and wellbeing. In this article, we will explore these terms and how our mental health and wellbeing is shaped by the things that happen to us...We will also help you to understand more about the value of social support, sleep, diet and exercise and how these can protect our wellbeing. Finally, we will explore the treatment options that are available to us if we...
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