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Talking about the menopause: symptoms, support and the role of exercise
Health, Sports & Psychology

Talking about the menopause: symptoms, support and the role of exercise

...mental and physical health as well. SPEAKER 3 It’s the reduction of hormones, isn't it? So it would be maybe feeling very tired, mood swings, things like that. INTERVIEWER Are there any other symptoms that typically relate? SPEAKER 3 I think hair loss, weight gain, hot flushes, mood swings. These are all part of the menopause. SPEAKER 4 I see it like the opposite of...
An introduction to social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to social work

...mental to social work (BASW, 2012). The model of the four components of good practice shown in Figure 1 acknowledges that learning about social work cannot just be about theoretical knowledge and academic learning, but that it has to be related to the application of this knowledge to the setting where social work is practised, the skills that are used and the value base...
Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Starting with law
Society, Politics & Law

Starting with law

...mental capacity to understand and appreciate the consequences of their actions. Although all individuals have basic rights from the time they are born, the law determines that children and young people acquire more rights and responsibilities as they mature and their mental capacity develops. Equally, when mental capacity is lost through illness or accident in later life,...
Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
What is Locus of Control?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What is Locus of Control?

...mental health, i.e. “It’s my fault as I didn’t try hard enough”. This is particularly relevant to situations where people have little actual control over events and are unable to frame being out of control as being due to external circumstances. [Over the Shoulder shot of a Pilot in a Cockpit] Locus of control at work There is a lot of research on how locus of...
Valuing death
Health, Sports & Psychology

Valuing death

...A. and Hart, A. (2021) Advance Care Planning (ACP ) - Discuss, Decide, Document and Share Advance Care Planning (ACP ) - Discuss, Decide, Document and Share - OpenLearn - Open University https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/mental-health/five-pillars-ageing-well https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/health/the-ageing-well-public-talks...
Should I lock in my exchange rate when using cards and ATMs abroad?
Money & Business

Should I lock in my exchange rate when using cards and ATMs abroad?

...mentally keep track of their spending using their home currency, converting all prices in their heads as they shop and eat. If an ATM or credit card terminal asks if you want to pay for something in the currency you use as your unit of account, your brain says yes. Money also acts as a store of value. Items used as money provide the ability to make purchases now and also...
Reframing Self-Limiting Beliefs
Health, Sports & Psychology

Reframing Self-Limiting Beliefs

...mental habits repeating in an endless loop, leading us to doubt our capabilities, and that our goals and dreams are impossible to achieve. This can deceive us into thinking we are less than we are. This video from the Legacy Mastery Academy explains more. Whilst these beliefs can have a strong effect on thoughts and behaviour, they are often not an accurate reflection of...
Developing employability through sport and physical activity
Health, Sports & Psychology

Developing employability through sport and physical activity

...mental well-being, research indicates that participation can also equip us with valuable skills that enhance our employability. Engaging in sport and physical activity provides opportunities to develop a diverse skill set that can be transferred to the workplace. This free course, Developing your employability through sport and physical activity, offers a valuable...