1,563 search results
Why are synthetic drugs such a problem for the UK's prisons?
Society, Politics & Law

Why are synthetic drugs such a problem for the UK's prisons?

...health and impact negatively upon behaviour is weighed against the ways in which they ease the pains of confinement for the prisoner. Taking drugs in prison can provide sanctuary and be a means of self-medication and self-help. Drugs can help mask the harsh realities of penal regimes and ease the consequences of being exposed to low levels of mental and physical...
View article Why are synthetic drugs such a problem for the UK's prisons?
Article 5 mins
Danielle Martin
Education & Development

Danielle Martin

...mental health course, with its thought-provoking content on how language used by practitioners can promote inclusivity or create barriers.’ ‘At other times I use OpenLearn to take a “break” from the content of my degree, while keeping myself in “student mode”’, Danielle added, and she’s currently refreshing her Spanish language skills and exploring other...
View article Danielle Martin
Article 5 mins
Left behind?
Society, Politics & Law

Left behind?

...mental ill health, and even homosexuality. Despite the ten per cent statistic, a recent event reminded me of how left-handedness is still something we struggle to live with. Just look at the latest Apple watch launched in September 2014. After the launch, Apple was inundated with thousands of complaints from left-handed people saying the watch was designed for...
View article Left behind?
Article 5 mins
Ten top tips for writing a novel
History & The Arts

Ten top tips for writing a novel

...health nut. There are a lot of myths about writing – one of them is that of the drug-fuelled genius, penning the masterwork while downing the absinthe. Do not go there. If you want to have a glass of wine or two at the end of a writing day, fine. But nurturing your brain makes more sense. Your imagination is more likely to be fired by a run, walk or swim. Not only does...
View article Ten top tips for writing a novel
Article 5 mins
Proud of nursing associates: who they are and why they are important
Health, Sports & Psychology

Proud of nursing associates: who they are and why they are important

...health and social care teams they work in? Gemma Ryan-Blackwell explains...This content is associated with The Open University's Nursing and Healthcare courses and qualifications. Who are nursing associates? Firstly, and most importantly, nursing associates (NAs) should not be viewed as a ‘cheap nurse’ – they bring essential knowledge and skills to a healthcare...
View article Proud of nursing associates: who they are and why they are important
Article 5 mins
Oes gen i broblemau iechyd meddwl ac a ddylwn i gael help?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Oes gen i broblemau iechyd meddwl ac a ddylwn i gael help?

...mental health counselling cartoon ] 5: Diffyg gobaith Mae gobaith yn hanfodol bwysig i bob un ohonom, ond pan mae rhywun yn brwydro â phroblemau iechyd meddwl, mae gobaith yn gallu bod dan fygythiad. Weithiau ni fydd pobl yn gofyn am help, hyd yn oed os ydyn nhw’n sylweddoli bod ganddyn nhw broblemau sylweddol, yn rhannol oherwydd eu bod yn teimlo mor negyddol am eu...
View article Oes gen i broblemau iechyd meddwl ac a ddylwn i gael help?
Article 10 mins
Learning from human remains: Seianti's skeleton
History & The Arts

Learning from human remains: Seianti's skeleton

...health, lifestyle and status. Medical artists and forensic scientists help complete the picture, by reconstructing her face, using anatomical science. This material forms part of The Open University course A219 Exploring the classical world... Learning from human remains: Seianti’s skeleton An audio introduction to this album. The sarcophagus An introduction to the most...
View audio Learning from human remains: Seianti's skeleton
Audio 33 mins
Supply chains: healthcare
Science, Maths & Technology

Supply chains: healthcare

...Health Service requires an astonishing number of products to be manufactured, delivered and routinely managed. What happens behind the scenes to ensure the systems function smoothly? This album focuses on the different roles of B.Braun, a large supplier of medical equipment which also provides customised services for patients. In this time-critical setting, their supply...
View video Supply chains: healthcare
Video 50 mins