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Schizophrenia: Beyond science
Health, Sports & Psychology

Schizophrenia: Beyond science

...mental health services and legislation in society as a whole. To some extent this may be down to the unusual and sometimes dramatic thoughts, experiences and behaviour associated with the condition. It may also be the result of the often over-played (in the media) fear that schizophrenia is associated with the risk of violence. Psychiatry has tended to view the contents...
So, you want to be a nurse? A brief introduction to nursing
Health, Sports & Psychology

So, you want to be a nurse? A brief introduction to nursing

...mental wellbeing and the promotion of positive mental health. As a mental health nurse, you might work with adults or children and adolescents, in hospitals, clinics, assessment and treatment centres, education, social care settings, or within the home. Sometimes people with mental health problems face discrimination ......
One question can change everything
Health, Sports & Psychology

One question can change everything

UNICEF has teamed up with spoken word artist @clickfortaz, in support of adolescents living with a mental health condition. ...Transcript.
What is the national learning hub for volunteers?
Education & Development

What is the national learning hub for volunteers?

...mental health dementia learning disability health and safety fluid and nutrition basic life support key skills Get started and discover content with our website for volunteers. [Helpforce I work with volunteers] I work with volunteers Do you want to continue your professional development and identify future training needs and opportunities? These free OpenLearn courses...
Why is aggressive female sexuality pathologised on-screen?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why is aggressive female sexuality pathologised on-screen?

...mental health with a rogue sexuality. Wondemaghen names two films that depict positive mental health cases — A Beautiful Mind (2001) and The Soloist (2009) — but doesn’t dwell on the fact that these films are both about extremely talented men. One is a genius mathematician and the other a musical prodigy. Both suffer from schizophrenia, yet their condition is no way...
Type 1 diabetes - a long-term condition
Health, Sports & Psychology

Type 1 diabetes - a long-term condition

...mental health Clemmy reflects on some of the impacts diabetes has had on her mental health. Diabetes and exhaustion Clemmy shares her experiences of the tiredness and fatigue caused by her condition. Type 1 diabetes: Sam's story Sam who was diagnosed with diabetes at 11, talks about living with this long-term condition. Difficulties with diabetes Sam describes a...
The Art of Breathing
Science, Maths & Technology

The Art of Breathing

...in action. Anxiety and hyperventilation How an anxious mind causes rapid removal of carbon dioxide from lungs, leading to significant consequences. It's all in the breath How conscious, controlled breathing enhances health and wellbeing and tames the mind. Stressed out at work A primary school teacher gets wired up with monitors to show how his body responds to stress....
Eco-anxiety and how to cope with the Climate and Ecological Crisis
Health, Sports & Psychology

Eco-anxiety and how to cope with the Climate and Ecological Crisis

...mental wellbeing as well as benefitting the environment. [Female hand holding a tree] 3. Self-care Taking care of yourself physically, emotionally, and spiritually is an important part of living with the climate crisis. Restorative practices such as time with family and friends, taking holidays and time off, getting enough sleep or practicing meditation or yoga are all...