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Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University
Education & Development

Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University

...mental health?' The quest to unravel the answer to your question could be the start of a unique journey of study tailored just for you. It may be that you have a particular challenge in your life, either at home or at work. The module is your chance to answer your own question in a rigorous and structured way. Working with your tutor on YXM830, you are in the driving...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
From sound to meaning: hearing, speech and language
Health, Sports & Psychology

From sound to meaning: hearing, speech and language

...mental health...From sound to meaning: hearing, speech and language: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: recognise definitions and applications of key terms relating to mental health understand and apply basic grammatical terminology describe briefly the different types of sounds used in speech in both acoustic and articulatory terms...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Capacity and demand management
Society, Politics & Law

Capacity and demand management

...mental health problems, relationship breakdown, housing insecurity or loneliness.’ Some vulnerable people use A&E weekly or more BBC News hiu-summary-report-final.pdf (redcross.org.uk) Activity 4 Accessing services Timing: Allow approximately 5 minutes Think about your own work. Do you come into contact with people who regularly access services for similar reasons or...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Exploring critical social work practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring critical social work practice

...mental health, and she had support from the adolescent mental health team for some years. Amina also disclosed to the midwife that she and Ali are having arguments about money and sometimes he drinks quite a lot of alcohol. Now answer the following questions about the scenario you selected. 1. Critical analysis demands the recognition of multiple perspectives. Can you...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
Dreaming of an answer to narcolepsy: Why don't we understand sleep?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dreaming of an answer to narcolepsy: Why don't we understand sleep?

...abundant evidence that poor sleep can have devastating consequences for physical, mental and psychological health. Sleep is not incidental. It is fundamental, a matter of serious public health. Investing in sleep research is not just about the few with demonstrable sleep disorders. It is about everyone. This article was originally published by Mosaic under a CC-BY licence...
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Article 15 mins
We might end up being looked after by robots. How do we prepare for that?
Science, Maths & Technology

We might end up being looked after by robots. How do we prepare for that?

...mental. Though somewhat debated, these include reductions in distress, anxiety, loneliness and depression, as well as a predictable increase in exercise. Pets seem to reduce cardiovascular risk factors such as serum triglyceride and high blood pressure. The pleasures of animals as companions – and the real distress that may follow their loss or death – are...
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Video 15 mins
An introduction to visualising development data
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to visualising development data

...mental reference or standard. The dedication of Richard Hamming’s book on numerical analysis reads “The purpose of computation is insight, not numbers.” We need a book on visual display that at least implies “The purpose of display is comparison (recognition of phenomena), not numbers.” Tukey, John W. “Data-based graphics: visual display in the decades to...
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Video 45 mins
Cymorth i chi a’ch lles meddyliol
Health, Sports & Psychology

Cymorth i chi a’ch lles meddyliol

...Mental Illness Cenhadaeth Rethink yw gwella bywydau pobl y mae salwch meddwl yn effeithio’n ddifrifol arnynt drwy ein rhwydwaith o grwpiau a gwasanaethau lleol a gwybodaeth arbenigol. Llinell ffôn am wybodaeth: 0300 5000 927 Ar agor Dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener, 10am - 2pm, codir pris galwad leol. Samariaid Cymru Ffôn: 116 123 Llinell ffôn 24/7, ar gael unrhyw amser ac...
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Article 10 mins