Year 8

Support for body image issues

In this lesson we will learn about how you can seek support for body image mental wellbeing concerns. We will also look at the body positivity movement.

Year 8

Support for body image issues

In this lesson we will learn about how you can seek support for body image mental wellbeing concerns. We will also look at the body positivity movement.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Identifying when body image issues become problematic
  2. Seeking support for body image mental wellbeing concerns
  3. Body positivity movement

Licence

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5 Questions

Q1.
Everybody has body image.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Different cultures have different perceptions of beauty.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
Puberty does not impact our body image.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
Which of these can be used to change how a photo looks? (There may be more than one answer.)
Correct answer: Editing
Correct answer: Filtering
Uploading
Q5.
Mental wellbeing is about your thoughts and feelings and how you cope with the ups and downs of everyday life.
False
Correct answer: True

5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these might you find difficult if you are struggling with your mental wellbeing and body image? (There may be more than one answer to this question.)
Correct answer: Eating
Correct answer: Getting dressed
Correct answer: Going out with friends.
Staying in bed
Q2.
How can you make your social media more positive?
Follow accounts that make us feel bad.
Correct answer: Follow accounts that make us feel good.
Q3.
You should speak to your GP if you are feeling very worried about your thoughts and feelings.
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
The Body Positivity Movement is meant to encourage everyone, regardless of religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, age, weight or disability, to love and appreciate their bodies.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
The Body Positivity Movement is only for girls / women.
Correct answer: False
True