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Supporting adult learners’ positive mental health
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3.2 Study-related behaviours

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Supporting adult learners’ positive mental health
Introduction and guidance
Week 1: Common mental health challenges and signals displayed by adult learners
Week 2: The relationship between mental health and adult learning
Week 3: Communication and conversations about mental health
Week 4: Accessing and providing the right support at the right time for your learners
Week 5: Overcoming stigma associated with mental health
Week 6: Social and cultural dimensions of mental health in learning environments
Week 7: Promoting wellbeing and building resilience
Week 8: Educators’ self-care strategies

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3.2 Study-related behaviours

Learners may exhibit specific behaviour changes in relation to their study that can alert you to potential mental health issues. Some common changes to look out for are described in the following sections.

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