Humans, like many animals, possess a highly developed sense of danger in our environment. In its most basic form, our awareness of these threats is anxiety. Our ‘fight or flight’ response can be highly beneficial, but in the 21st Century, this state of anxiety in some people can become a constant state of mind, and a real limitation to a person’s ability to function well. In this program we take a comprehensive look at anxiety disorders including generalised anxiety, panic, post traumatic, and obsessive compulsive disorders and phobias. With excellent illustrations and input from leading experts, this is a wide-ranging examination of anxiety today.
Grade levels: Adult
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Microeconomics
A fundamental proposition in economics is that people have unlimited wants, but there are limited resources, which leads to the problem of scarcity. Hence the central question in economics is how best to allocate limited resources to produce goods and services. In this program we introduce the market system, the law of demand and supply, price elasticity, market structures, market failures and government response, and many more key concepts. Featuring clear explanations, excellent graphics and examples from all over the world, this program introduces the classic concepts of microeconomics in an engaging and thought-provoking way.
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Job Search Success 4: Starting a Job
Having found and won your dream job, how do you get off on the right foot from the very start? In this program we explore the importance of good preparation and presentation, the process of induction, understanding workplace culture, getting along with fellow workers and building rapport, and being aware of health and safety and other concerns. Featuring expert interviews and realistic scenarios, this excellent resource covers the essential skills and preparations you need to become aware of how to make your new job a success. There is also an important exploration of career development and enhancing your skills while at this new job.
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Job Search Success 1: Research
After the global financial crisis, there has been a noticeable change in the labour market, both in Australia and overseas. Demand for some careers have dimmed, but in other areas it’s never been brighter. So finding the right job for your skills and interests takes smart research. But where do you look? This excellent program covers job search engines, and the internet research you can do to help identify areas of growth and companies of interest. It also covers print media, recruitment agencies, networking and auditing your skills. Featuring expert interviews, real-life examples and clear demonstrations, this excellent program explains the key research skills so vital in job search today.
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Job Search Success 2: Applications
The job market is constantly changing, as technological and global economic forces shape it in ways that we could not have predicted even 5 years ago. Once you have identified a job that’s just right for you, how do you communicate to a prospective employer that you are the person that they want? In this program we hear from experts and see how two different job seekers apply for their dream jobs. Covering how to identify a job of interest, preparing your CV or resume, preparing your cover letter, and with a look at alternative and on-going job applications, this is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for job seekers.
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Job Search Success 3: Interviews
Attending a job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience. But steps can be taken to alleviate the stress. Good preparation, collecting all the necessary written material, doing mock interviews, seeking professional advice, and thinking of good scenarios and questions to ask, all contribute to effective job interviews. This program explores all these issues in the light of the changes occurring in the labour market and the most effective approaches to attending job interviews. It covers preparing for interviews (both group and behavioural), rehearsing for a job interview, further preparation, and final job interview strategies.
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Online Marketing Strategies
With the emergence of social media technology and the Internet now dominating global communication, this expert-led program shows why online marketing is a vital part of every business model. Director of 2 Sticks Digital, Tim Martin, and the University of Melbourne’s Dr. Brent Coker, explain concepts such as search engine optimisation, pay per click, viral and email marketing, as well as how to implement and measure an online marketing campaign. While online success is difficult to predict, viewers will discover that innovative and flexible marketing strategies are crucial to surviving in the digital world.
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Elizabeth Loftus: Eyewitness Testimony
In deciding the fate of someone accused of a crime, the most important testimony often comes from people who saw the crime – or a fragment of it – happen. Eyewitnesses often add a devastating credibility and clarity to a very confused moment in time. But today we realise that eyewitness reports can be tainted by subjectivity. This outstanding program explores the groundbreaking research of psychologist Elizabeth Loftus, as she takes us through her discoveries on eyewitness evidence, focusing particularly on her seminal study with John Palmer, ‘Reconstruction of Automobile Destruction’. The program explores the context of the study, the experiments, evaluation and implications.
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Dark Days
Every one of us knows what it is to feel sad and depressed occasionally, but there is a significant difference between this and clinical depression. In this excellent program, we take an in depth look at the nature and extent of this significant health issue. Featuring recognized mental health experts from leading mental health charity SANE, and young sufferers as well, this resource covers the types of depression, who is at risk, signs and symptoms, and myths and treatments. This program is a comprehensive, straightforward and compassionate introduction to a major mental health issue.
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Recognising Mental Illness in your Patient
One in five people will experience some form of mental illness in a given year. It is therefore crucial that all nurses working in a general hospital setting are familiar with the different types of mental illnesses in order to provide optimum patient care and coordinate with members of the mental health team. This incisive and accessible programme introduces schizophrenia and mood disorders, including depression and mania/hypomania, providing viewers with diagnostic criteria and a detailed understanding of how a patient may present when suffering from a mental illness. The programme concludes with nursing interventions and traditional treatment protocols, including assessment and medication.