Are We Teaching Health Education Too Early?

Lessons about personal, social and health matters including sex and relationships will be compulsory in all England's schools from ages five to 16. The government is currently reviewing the best way in which they can tackle the situation. Reports have shown that more than 1,000 people found two thirds would support sex lessons from the age of 11. Reviews of the education in the UK were taken out as Government officials said that current education is too 'patchy'.

Teaching health education to kids who are 11 is acceptable I suppose however teaching kids from the age of 5 I think is just too much. The department for Children, School and Families said the review of sex lessons had identified "a need to challenge the perception that sex and relationships education happened in a 'moral vacuum' in schools and says that parents and schools can and should work together to decide how best topics should be taught.

The Government are trying to improve the framework and moral understanding around which teachers can then talk about sex education later on in children's school lives.

I can understand the basic logic behind the scheme but personally I would never really notice the difference if this concept was not implemented. I cannot see the advantage of deploying this tactic to school children at such a young age, it just doesn't seem 'normal'. It feels as though it is too much at such a young age. I will have to stand corrected on my statements but in my opinion the concept of teaching young school children health education is not right.

Health Education Plan

You need to put your health first yet so many of us will leave our health at the bottom of the priority list, leaving it unattended until it gets to late and we fall into ill health.

We seem to take health for granted and that makes us feel invincible up to the point that our health fails and then we look at our health. This attitude is clearly wrong and it is up to you to take preventative action with your health and this will not only make you feel better and more energetic, you will also have your body literally thanking you and add years to your life.

The western culture, in particular the US and the UK are getting fatter and becoming overweight and obese. As a result of this more people are trying to slim down and lose some weight but the problem here is a lot of people are not trying to lose weight for the right reasons. Losing weight should be because you want to do it for yourself and not for any other reason such as your boyfriend / husband wants you to lose weight. The motivation needs to come from within for you to successfully lose and keep off the weight. How many times do people lose several pounds in weight only to put it back on within a few months.

It really is important that you "love yourself" before you decide to embark on losing the weight. Irrespective of your size now you must have the self belief and confidence in yourself that you not only look and feel good now but you are going to look and feel great after you start your new lifestyle choice, yes lifestyle choice and not a diet. It is so important that you incorporate your healthy living lifestyle into a way of life rather then having the mentality of doing a diet otherwise you are unfortunately more likely to fail. 

Good luck in your lifestyle change and well done to making the decision to change.

Online Psychology: Continuing Education for The Mental Health Professional

Mental health professionals are always looking for ways to expand their sources of knowledge. Today, this often means finding online psychology continuing education courses they can use to not only broaden their own study, but earn credits that could aid them in their careers in a number of ways. Professional development past the point of a base education is a concept growing in popularity not only in the world of mental health, but in fields as diverse as teaching and stock trading. Further learning can lead to higher pay, better strategies, and advancements in your chosen field. There is a wealth of information to be had on the Internet; while not all sources are legitimate, of course, a reputable website can be an even better resource than a textbook, as it is continually updated with new information and debates. Here are some of the methods you can use to further your own betterment.

Online psychology continuing education courses are some of the easiest and most popular ways for a mental health professional to further their studies. These courses offer the busy professional a chance to earn credits and learn at their own leisure, rather than being at the behest of a difficult class schedule. This can make all the difference when it comes to being successful in such a program. These web based classes aren't limited to any particular area, either. Many community and full universities offer online classes and many will allow enrollment from out of state (though it will probably cost quite a lot more). There are also websites entirely devoted to offering e-courses, which provide another level of home-based learning. Many people find that the schedule-free aspect of this method of learning helps them to pursue knowledge based on personal interest instead of fear of academic penalty, helping them attain a much wider and more solid knowledge base in the field.

One of the most exciting opportunities these days for mental health professionals is the proliferation of online lectures and webinars. These videos and courses allow you to learn at the feet of the giants in the field, without spending hundreds and hundreds of dollars to fly to a big city and see them live. Often, these seminars are at least partially interactive and they provide a good opportunity to network with other interested parties, perhaps offering an additional way to further your career goals and aspirations.

Finally, don't overlook the importance of furthering your technical knowledge. Online psychology, continuing education courses included, is not immune to advancements in the way people use technology. Keeping up with the latest software and hardware innovations - particularly those which are specifically developed with the mental health field in mind - is essential to developing a thriving practice. There are many forms of software that can help anyone in any form of business streamline their tasks and free up their time. Any automated processes you can put into practice will give you that much more time to develop your professional career.