Series of observational documentaries looking at the physiological and psychological changes that happen to young people as they strive to alter their appearance.
We hear from a series of individuals with their own personal stories and experiences in order to explore these physiological and psychological changes.
This series will be relevant for teaching PSHE at KS3 and GCSE Level. This topic appears in KS3/ KS4 and National 4/5 in Scotland.
Binge eating – Hayley’s story. video
Binge eating is now considered to be as dangerous as anorexia and bulimia. Hayley explains about her eating disorder and the way it has affected her since she was eight years old.
Breast enlargement and body image. video
Two young women discuss their desire to have breast enlargements. We follow their journey as they meet medical professionals and discuss how they arrived at their decision.
How do crash diets affect the body? video
This is the story of Ebonie who goes on a crash diet in order to lose weight for her holiday. She meets specialists who explain the effect of crash dieting on her body.
What makes people attractive? video
A group of young volunteers take part in an experiment to find out if it is looks or personality that is most important in making people attractive to others.
If your students need support
You should always tell someone about the things you’re worried about. You can tell a friend, parent, guardian, teacher, or another trusted adult. If you're struggling with your mental health, going to your GP can be a good place to start to find help. Your GP can let you know what support is available to you, suggest different types of treatment and offer regular check-ups to see how you’re doing.
If you’re in need of in-the-moment support you can contact Childline, where you can speak to a counsellor. Their lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
There are more links to helpful organisations on BBC Action Line.
