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Health, Sports & Psychology
MSc in Mental Health Science
This MSc looks at the biological and psychological underpinnings of mental health science. You'll examine anxiety, depression, psychosis and dementia from a biopsychosocial perspective. You'll gain advanced knowledge and understanding of contemporary topics in mental health science. Plus, acquire the skills to critically evaluate literature, discuss issues and communicate your understanding. You'll also plan and carry out an academically rigorous research project. And develop skills and knowledge relevant to further research, employment and professional practice.
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BSc (Honours) Health Sciences
This degree examines the science behind health. From individual health to global issues like epidemics or the treatment of dementia. You'll study scientific concepts that underpin the function of the human mind and body. Explore the incidence, diagnosis and treatment of disease and disability. And examine the maintenance and improvement of health in different populations. It's particularly relevant if you work in, or aspire to work in, a health-related profession.
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Diploma of Higher Education in Health Sciences
In this diploma, you'll study the essential scientific concepts underpinning the function of the human mind and body; the incidence, diagnosis and treatment of disease and disability; and the maintenance and improvement of health in different populations. If you're interested in the science behind our health ? from what we can do as individuals to stay healthy, to global health issues such as epidemics or the treatment of people with dementia ? this diploma is for you. It's particularly relevant if you work in health-related professions, or you're thinking about doing so.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
MSc project module for MSc in Mental Health Science
In this project module, which is entirely online, you'll carry out an in-depth investigation into a mental health science topic of your choice. You must link it to one or more core topics and knowledge-based learning objectives from either (S826) or (SD816). Your project can be literature based or involve laboratory work, but it must focus on a well-defined area (diagnosis, causes or interventions) directly related to anxiety, depression, psychosis or dementia, and be primarily from biological or psychological perspectives. You'll have the support and guidance of a supervisor by both email and telephone.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Core topics in mental health science: psychosis and dementia
SD816 is the core compulsory Stage 2 module for the MSc (F78) and Postgraduate Diploma (E91) in Mental Health Science. This online module draws on biological, psychological and social sciences to investigate psychosis and dementia - conditions that are of major global health concern and socio-economic impact. Building on prior study and skills developed at Stage 1, the module will broaden your knowledge and understanding of these core topics in mental health science, and further develops your critical thinking, practical and professional skills. SD816 is suitable for those with relevant backgrounds in biological and psychological sciences, medical and allied professions.
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TV, Radio & Events
Dementiaville
Dementiaville explores the latest thinking in dementia care which aims to alleviate the anxiety of sufferers and their families while celebrating the person they once were.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
What happens to our brain as we age and how can we stop the decline?
How does the brain age and what can be done to decrease the onset of dementia? This article has many handy tips for people with dementia and their carers.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
The impact of walking and socialising through 5 Ways Café on people living with dementia and their carers: A volunteer’s perspective
The 5 Ways Dementia Friendly Café in Milton Keynes includes a guided walk for those with dementia. Andrew, a volunteer from the cafe explains more about the project with The Open University and Park's Trust...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
How to make the most out of our visit to the Great Outdoors: walking with The Parks Trust and staying mindful
A new resource aimed to help people with dementia engage with their surroundings has been developed by The Parks Trust in Partnership with The Open University. This article explains more...
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Science, Maths & Technology
Broken Hearts in Batten Disease (Juvenile Dementia)
An overview of the processes that cause the regular beating of a healthy heart, and the structure of cardiac myocytes (heart muscle cells) with a brief introduction to changes in the heart function found in CLN3 disease, or juvenile dementia.
Improving dementia care
This 50-hour non-accredited, self-directed online course is for registered and unregistered practitioners and carers with an interest in, or responsibility for, the care of people with dementia. The course encourages you to think critically about what it means to be person-centred, and reflect upon the challenges of providing quality care. Real accounts of practice from people affected by dementia, their family members and practitioners enrich this interactive course. Written assuming no prior knowledge, the online learning guides support you in building your understanding of dementia care through discussions of up-to-date research and theory, brought to life through interactive activities and audio-visual accounts from practice.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
The science of the mind: investigating mental health
To what extent can we understand mental wellbeing and treat mental health conditions such as depression and dementia by focusing on the brain and its functioning? This module presents and challenges the medical model of mental health with its reliance on drug treatment, contrasting it with ideas in the field of health psychology. You will learn from case reports of those who have a mental health condition and those who care for them, as well as from relevant research studies. The module has an emphasis on understanding different approaches within psychology, as well as the nature of evidence for and against these approaches.