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Demystifying Mindfulness
Leiden UniversityDiscover the science of mindfulness, learn how it works and why, from a political, psychological, and philosophical perspective.
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What is a Mind?
University of Cape TownExplore the most pertinent scientific and philosophical concepts for understanding our own minds with this free online course
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Psychology and Mental Health: Beyond Nature and Nurture
University of LiverpoolLearn how a psychological understanding of our emotions and behaviour gives us new ways to improve mental health and wellbeing.
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Forensic Psychology: Witness Investigation
The Open UniversityDiscover how forensic psychology helps obtain evidence from eyewitnesses in police investigations and prevents cases of injustice.
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Food for Thought: The Relationship Between Food, Gut and Brain
EIT FoodThe gut and brain are very closely linked. Explore how neurology, the microbiome and more interact to affect health.
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Introduction to Cognitive Psychology: An Experimental Science
University of YorkLearn how to use cognitive psychology experiments to explore the internal workings of the mind with this online psychology course.
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Consumer Behaviour and Psychology
Coventry UniversityLearn about the origins of consumer psychology and examine how consumer behaviour can be influenced by a range of factors.
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Psychology
Explore the science of psychology with online courses exploring everything from the inner-workings of the mind to the importance of cognition at work.
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The Many Faces of Dementia
UCL (University College London)Gain a unique insight into dementia through the stories, symptoms and science behind four less common diagnoses.
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Teaching Students Who Have Suffered Complex Trauma
Queensland University of TechnologyFind out what complex trauma is, how it affects children and adolescents, and what can be done to help.
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Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
Whether you want to learn about mindfulness at work or mental health in your personal life, FutureLearn can help. Join one of our short health and wellbeing courses for the latest advice and start developing your skills.
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Music Psychology: Why Does "Bohemian Rhapsody" Feel so Good?
Griffith UniversityExplore music psychology and find out why music can make us feel, by analysing Queen's famous song, "Bohemian Rhapsody".
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MSc Business and Organisational Psychology
Coventry UniversityDevelop the skills, experience and confidence to apply a range of psychological principles to business, ranging from perception and learning, to social dynamics and research methods.
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Emotional Intelligence at Work
Coventry UniversityExplore how emotional intelligence helps us to understand ourselves and others, resolve conflict and build better relationships.
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Psychology & Mental Health
Want to improve your own mental wellbeing or increase your awareness of complex mental health issues? Get mental health training or explore the science and psychology behind human development with our online mental health and psychology courses.
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Dementia Care: Living Well as Dementia Progresses
Newcastle UniversityAn award winning course. Be prepared for the future - learn to understand dementia as it progresses and how to seek support.
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Cognitive Behavioural Skills to Treat Back Pain: The Back Skills Training (BeST) Programme
University of OxfordLearn an evidence-based, cognitive behavioural approach to manage low back pain with this CPD course for health professionals.
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Mindfulness and Wellbeing
Explore the art of mindfulness and discover how mental wellbeing can better help you meet the challenges of modern life.
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Working Supportively With Refugees: Principles, Skills and Perspectives
The University of GlasgowLearn how the principles of psychological well-being, communication and interpretation can benefit your work with refugees
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Systematic Literature Review: An Introduction
Coventry UniversityExplore the different types of literature review and consider the importance of systematic literature reviews.
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Wellbeing at Work: An Introduction
Coventry UniversityUnderstand the importance of employee wellbeing, and consider different definitions of and theoretical approaches to wellbeing.
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Energy Systems Integration: An Introduction
EIT InnoEnergyDiscover innovative sustainable energy systems solutions and explore an integrated perspective on the energy market.
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Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance
Monash UniversityLearn mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve your wellbeing and work/study performance in this online course.
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Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence
The University of SheffieldLearn to recognise the signs of domestic violence and support domestic violence survivors as a health or social care worker.
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Dementia and the Arts: Sharing Practice, Developing Understanding and Enhancing Lives
UCL (University College London)Explore, challenge and shape your perceptions of dementia through science and the creative arts
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Diabetes Education
Deakin UniversityThis postgraduate degree qualifies health professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to specialise in diabetes and help reduce the prevalence and impact of this complex disease.
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The Mind is Flat: the Shocking Shallowness of Human Psychology
The University of WarwickMake better personal and professional decisions, considering the psychological dimension to choices, with this free online course.
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Professional Resilience: Building Skills to Thrive
Deakin UniversityLearn how to become more resilient in your personal and professional life.
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Addressing Violence Through Patient Care
University of BergenLearn about the vital role that health workers play in violence prevention and peace-building in clinical environments.
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Foundations in Dementia
The University of NottinghamDiscover better ways to support people with dementia. Explore signs and symptoms, interventions, support networks and more.
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Introduction to Nursing: Bioscience, Psychology, and Sociology
University of YorkExplore the diverse skills and knowledge required to be a nurse and find out where a career in nursing could take you.
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Understanding Anxiety, Depression and CBT
University of ReadingImprove your understanding of depression and anxiety and find out more about an effective and evidence-based treatment: CBT.
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Understanding Depression and Low Mood in Young People
University of ReadingUnderstand how to recognise depression and low mood in teenagers and learn how to help.
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Young People and Their Mental Health
University of GroningenWhat are the most common mental health problems, what can you do about them and how do you improve your mental health?
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End-of-Life Care for People with Dementia
UEA (University of East Anglia)Understand the needs of people with dementia, and how to better support them and enhance their wellbeing towards the end of life.
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The Monday Campaigns: Lessons in Public Health Promotion
Johns Hopkins UniversityExplore new approaches to public health promotion and the science that underpins them, focusing on the The Monday Campaigns.
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Understanding Autism
The University of KentUnderstand more about autism, including diagnosis, the autistic spectrum, and life with autism with this CPD-certified course.
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Dementia Care: Staying Connected and Living Well
Newcastle UniversityAn award-winning course, to help carers stay connected to loved ones, manage stress at home, and defuse difficult situations.
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How to Read a Mind: an Introduction to Understanding Literary Characters
The University of NottinghamHow do we read and model fictional minds? Introducing cognitive poetics: the application of cognitive science to literary reading.
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Music Moves: Why Does Music Make You Move?
University of OsloLearn about the psychology of music and movement, and how researchers study music-related movements, with this free online course.
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Supporting People with Health Conditions Into Work: Individual Placement and Support (IPS)
Social FinanceExplore how employment specialists can use Individual Placement and Support to help those with complex health issues into work.
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Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills
University of MichiganBuild negotiation skills and learn how to use and apply negotiation strategies to your life with the University of Michigan.
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How to Write Your First Song
The University of SheffieldGet a practical introduction to the mechanics of songwriting and meet established songwriters with this free online course
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Caring for Vulnerable Children
University of StrathclydeDevelop an understanding of some of the approaches involved in caring for vulnerable children, with this free online course.
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Nutrition and Wellbeing
University of AberdeenDemystify the complex and conflicting messages we hear about nutrition, health and lifestyle today, on this free nutrition course.
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The Science of Learning
National STEM Learning CentreDiscover the scientific research about learning and how it applies to your classroom, on this CPD-certified course for educators.
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Addressing Postnatal Depression as a Healthcare Professional
University of ExeterLearn how postnatal depression affects parental mental health and how to provide support on this BPS-approved course.
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Strategies for Successful Ageing
Trinity College DublinFind out how staying happy, healthy, socially-connected and active can help you age successfully, with this free online course.
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Brain and Behavior: Regulating Body Weight
Purdue UniversityExplore the environmental and biological factors that influence our appetite and food choices, and regulate our body weight.
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Employee Engagement and Motivation: An Introduction
Coventry UniversityUnderstand employee engagement and explore what motivates us in the workplace with this business psychology course.
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Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life
The University of SheffieldUnderstanding the nature and value of play through the course of our lives, across cultures and communities.
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Good Practice in Autism Education
University of BathAutism is a highly varied condition and can be associated with exceptional academic ability through to intellectual disability.
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Integrated Healthcare for Children with Developmental Disabilities
London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineDiscover how to improve the health and wellbeing of children with developmental disabilities.
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Getting Care Right for All Children: Implementing the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children
University of StrathclydeEnsure that alternative care is a necessary, suitable and positive experience for children, with this free online course.
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Beyond Diagnosis: Is Psychiatric Diagnosis helpful?
University of LiverpoolAn introduction to the history, practice and functions of psychiatric diagnosis.
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Living Well with Diabetes
Deakin UniversityExamine the concepts of health, wellness and holism and understand what it means to have an illness like diabetes.
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Maintaining a Mindful Life
Monash UniversityLearn how to apply mindfulness techniques, so you can improve your communication, relationships and emotional health.
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Understanding Epilepsy and its Neuropsychology
University of PadovaFind out what epilepsy is and what its cognitive and psychosocial consequences are.
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Youth Mental Health: Helping Young People with Anxiety
UEA (University of East Anglia)Get an introduction to managing anxiety disorders in teenagers, with a course ideal for teachers and healthcare professionals.
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Understanding ADHD: Current Research and Practice
King's College LondonLearn about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) including ADHD symptoms, the latest research and ADHD treatment.
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Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World
The Open UniversityUse literary and archaeological evidence to see how ancient Greeks and Romans approached health, well-being and societal issues.
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Digital Wellbeing
University of YorkDo digital technologies affect our wellbeing? Explore the concepts of health, relationships and society in the digital age.
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Medicine and the Arts: Humanising Healthcare
University of Cape TownExplore the field of medical humanities – the intersection of the arts, humanities and healthcare – with this free online course.
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Creating Moments of Joy for People with Alzheimer’s
Purdue UniversityLearn how to help people with Alzheimer's disease live as well as possible with practical tips and advice.
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Safer Healthcare for Australia's First Peoples
Griffith UniversityLearn how to work in a culturally safe way when caring for Australia's First Peoples to deliver safer healthcare.
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Building Character through Youth Social Action
University of BirminghamLearn about the history of social action, and how youth social action can help build character in young people.
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Food and Mood: Improving Mental Health Through Diet and Nutrition
Deakin UniversityExplore the relationship between nutrition and brain health, why it matters, and how to work towards positive food changes.
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Perfect Me: Understanding the Beauty Ideal
University of BirminghamExplore the changing nature of the beauty ideal and the need to address body image anxiety as a global epidemic.
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SMART-ASD: Matching Autistic People with Technology Resources
University of BathDetermining the most appropriate technological resources for children with autism and/or intellectual (learning) disabilities.
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First Aid for Adults
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)Learn first aid techniques to address seven common injuries in adults, including cardiac arrest, choking, bleeding and burns.
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Communicating Effectively with Vulnerable Children and Young People
The University of KentOn this CPD-certified course, discover tools and techniques to engage effectively with vulnerable children and young people.
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Defining Mental Health: A Short Introduction
Coventry UniversityExplore how we define and diagnose mental health problems in society today, and prepare to study mental health further.
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Sports Coaching
Deakin UniversityLearn how to develop, lead, and motivate high performing sports teams using impactful sports coaching strategies.
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Literature and Mental Health: Reading for Wellbeing
The University of WarwickFind out how poems, plays and novels can help us understand and cope with deep emotional strain in this free online course.
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Understanding Suicide and Suicide Prevention Strategies in a Global Context
The University of GlasgowDevelop an understanding of suicide in a global context. Learn about suicide risk factors and ways to help prevent it.
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Integrating Care: Depression, Anxiety and Physical Illness
King's College LondonUnderstand the connection between physical and mental health, and improve your ability to identify symptoms and sources of help.
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Falling Down: Problematic Substance Use in Later Life
Middlesex University Business SchoolLearn more about the issues faced by older people in relation to problematic substance use.
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Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions and Strategies
University of MichiganUnderstand the impact of sleep deprivation and how to improve your own sleep with this Teach-Out from the University of Michigan.
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Supporting Adolescent Learners: Social and Emotional Wellbeing
Griffith UniversityLearn to support adolescent learners with their social and emotional wellbeing through a variety of approaches.
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Supporting People Living with Long-term Conditions
King's College LondonExplore how healthcare professionals work in partnership with people with long-term conditions in this free online course.
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Logical and Critical Thinking
The University of AucklandImprove your logical and critical thinking skills in this free online course. Identify common obstacles to effective thinking.
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eHealth: Combining Psychology, Technology and Health
University of TwenteHow can technology make you healthy? Learn about the design, application, implementation and evaluation of eHealth.
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Understanding Drugs and Addiction
King's College LondonHow do addictions develop? How are they best treated and prevented? Explore these key questions with this free online course.
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Caring for People with Psychosis and Schizophrenia
King's College LondonExplore the key issues related to caring for a relative with psychosis or schizophrenia, with this short, free online course.
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Social Wellbeing
The University of EdinburghFind out how measuring and promoting wellbeing can make people, organisations and society more focused, considerate and effective.