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Sport and exercise psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sport and exercise psychology

...mental health and what does it really take to stick to a programme of regular physical activity? This material forms part of The Open University module E233 Sport and exercise psychology: a case study approach... Adherence: Getting people active and sticking to it This video examines the challenges of adhering to an exercise programme, focussing on the experiences of...
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Video 42 mins
International Men's Day
Miscellaneous

International Men's Day

...mental and physical wellbeing...International Men’s Day takes place worldwide on 19 November. It celebrates the “positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities” and this collection of OpenLearn resources is designed to reflect that message. This year we also acknowledge the theme of “zero male suicide”, and hope our article on the subject,...
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Article 5 mins
What does it mean to be trauma informed in practice?
Society, Politics & Law

What does it mean to be trauma informed in practice?

...wellbeing because where the impact of trauma is not addressed it can lead to more serious conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Therefore, TI colleagues play an important role in supporting each other. Asking an open question, free of judgement, such as ‘What has happened to you?’ in the context of a safe environment could mean an individual starts...
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Article 5 mins
Exploring anxiety
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring anxiety

...mental-health/treatments-and-wellbeing/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-(cbt) (Accessed 04-07-2019) Royal College of Psychiatrists (2017) 'Is work good for your mental health?' Available online at: https://web.archive.org/web/20180328061447/http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/usefulresources/workandmentalhealth/worker/isworkgoodforyou.aspx (Accessed 04-07-2019) Sasz, T.S. (1960)......
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Level 3: Advanced 9 hrs
An invisible group: Young people’s experiences of living with a loved one who is seriously ill
Health, Sports & Psychology

An invisible group: Young people’s experiences of living with a loved one who is seriously ill

...mental health very little is actually known about the lived experiences of children and young people living with a loved one who is seriously ill and the impact that this has upon their lives. In the absence of data our research carried out by the Children’s Research Centre focused on three key areas. Firstly we wanted to find out how many children and young people are...
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Article 15 mins
Learning while caring
Health, Sports & Psychology

Learning while caring

Without the right support carers can find it difficult to access learning while caring. In her interview with Tony Collins-Moore, Dr Nichola Kentzer explores how much can be achieved if the right help is available...Find out more about The Open University's Health and Wellbeing courses.
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Article 5 mins
Five tips for making friends at university
Education & Development

Five tips for making friends at university

...Mental Health & Wellbeing at Wrexham University, shares five tips on what you can do to help build friendships as you start your university journey. Transcript Try new things Make a list of things you’d like to have a go at, and then have a go at them! It might be a walking group, a singing group, a dance class, a reading group… Following your own interests can be a...
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Video 5 mins
Design for dementia care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Design for dementia care

...care home. Elmhurst: looking back on the refurbishment process. The practicalities of the refurbishment, and how the changes have resulted in better working practices and a better quality of life. The value of gardens in dementia care Garuth Chalfont of Chalfont Design reveals why good garden design promotes both mental and physical wellbeing for people with dementia....
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Audio 43 mins