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Workshops on gender diversity – helping us move from insults to inclusion.
Health, Sports & Psychology

Workshops on gender diversity – helping us move from insults to inclusion.

...mental wellbeing and educational achievement of young people, specifically transgender youth. Brief diversity workshops, like the ones delivered by RainbowYOUTH, which include skilled transgender storytellers and educators can make a significant difference. They are an important piece in the puzzle of moving us from insults to inclusion. References Veale, J. F. (2008)....
A matter of life and death: inequalities in healthcare for Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities
Health, Sports & Psychology

A matter of life and death: inequalities in healthcare for Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities

...health services from mental health, diabetes, hypertension and inherited haemoglobinopathies (sickle cell anaemia and thalassaemia). Common themes emerged from the various reports: Black people are not listened to Black people are not believed Black people are not respected. This results in racial inequalities that are observed and in the higher death rate of Black and...
Caring for adults
Health, Sports & Psychology

Caring for adults

...for adults is an introductory course for carers or those considering a care role in a variety of settings. It addresses a number of key questions on topics including: good communication, mental health awareness, palliative and end-of-life care, positive risk-taking and looking after your self. If you are interested in studying this course, visit the course website here....
Five ways you can tell if your child is ‘normal’
Health, Sports & Psychology

Five ways you can tell if your child is ‘normal’

...Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and one of the most useful ways in figuring out when a ‘problem was a real problem’ was by asking caregivers to compare their child’s behaviour to what is usual for them. There can be lots of changes in the teenage years, so it can be hard to tell if a certain change is a major concern. If you notice considerable changes in things...
How staying hydrated helps us age well
Health, Sports & Psychology

How staying hydrated helps us age well

...Health, Wellbeing & Social Care. Discover more about Dr Jitka Vseteckova and her work. References, credits and acknowledgments This video was written and presented by Dr Jitka Vseteckova and produced by The Open University in Wales. United Nations (nd) Global Issues: Ageing. Available at: https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/ageing (Accessed 1 April 2025). Centre for...
The Value of Emotional Intelligence in a Challenging Workplace
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Value of Emotional Intelligence in a Challenging Workplace

...mental wellbeing...What is emotional intelligence all about? There have long been debates on the psychological abilities needed to thrive through change and complex situations, that there must be other skills involved than just those measured by IQ tests – ones that help build relationships, manage emotions and navigate social situations. Psychologists Peter Salovey and...
University of Westminster: Work-Based Employability
Education & Development

University of Westminster: Work-Based Employability

...we’ve picked some free courses in some key employability subjects, including some of the aforementioned badged courses. In addition our Work Skills collection has around 150 items to explore, and you’ll also find further courses and content across the site, designed to support people outside of work, covering health and wellbeing, finance and other valuable topics....
Grief during COVID-19: supporting our colleagues to return to work and thrive following loss
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Grief during COVID-19: supporting our colleagues to return to work and thrive following loss

...mental health conditions, yet according to the CBT bereaved people are being failed by a lack of support in the workplace. Indeed… One-third of employees who had been bereaved in the past 5 years did not feel they had received a compassionate response from their employer. 4 in 10 felt isolated at work after suffering a loss, with 46% feeling actively avoided. There is a...