In these powerful clips, five young people talk to Aled Haydn Jones from Radio 1's The Surgery to share their problems. The radio show is staged, but the callers are real and so are their stories. This series offers case studies of problems relevant to young people from anorexia to depression, OCD and self-harm.
Due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter, teacher viewing is recommended before watching with your students.
Suitable for teaching: Modern Studies and PSHE and Citizenship, in particular for Healthy Lifestyles and Mental and Emotional Health, at GCSE and National 4/5 level (Scotland)
Coping with depression. video
A teenage boy describes his fight against depression and a clinical psychologist explains more about the condition.
Coping with self-harm. video
Teenager Zoe talks to Aled Haydn Jones from Radio 1’s The Surgery about how she learnt to overcome self-harm.
Coping with anorexia. video
Teenager Lizzie talks to Aled Haydn Jones from Radio 1’s The Surgery about how she learnt to overcome anorexia.
Coping with being bullied. video
A teenage boy describes his experience with bullies while a clinical psychologist reveals bullying's effects on mental health and well-being.
Coping with obsessive compulsive disorder. video
A teenage boy called Joe describes his experiences of obsessive compulsive disorder and how he has dealt with it.
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.
