Boys talk about body image
Boys feel the pressure of body image issues in the same way as girls. The only problem is that boys are less likely to talk about it.
Mental Health
First News TV
Films dedicated to mental health and wellbeing, investigating simple ways to deal with the pressures of life. Includes a series of five films presented by Dr Alex George, the Government’s Youth Mental Health Ambassador, and developed with the Department for Education and Sky Kids. In the series, dedicated to mental health and wellbeing, Dr Alex teams up with FYI presenters, experts and celebrities to investigate simple ways to deal with the pressures of life.
Each episode highlights the importance of being physically and mentally healthy. The series aired on Sky Kids throughout the summer of 2021. The team will investigate just how important a good night’s sleep is, how exercise and what you eat can have a massive impact on your mind, and the importance of speaking out when you are feeling down.
The accompanying teacher notes include follow up discussion points and activities for each episode. They are freely available to support teachers explore these aspects of mental health with students in the classroom, summer schools or holiday activities.
Lesson resources
Alongside each film there are tie-in educational resources, freely available for all schools, summer schools and Holiday Activities and Food providers.
SPEAKING UP
Former girl band popstar, Frankie Bridge, joins Dr Alex and teenager Tilly to discuss why it's important to speak up if you're feeling down.
BEING ACTIVE
Dr Alex joins FYI presenter Tilly to look at the benefits of exercise on your physical and mental wellbeing. Plus, there's a message from the one and only Joe Wicks MBE.
SLEEPING
Dr Alex joins Braydon, 12, to find out how sleep affects your mood. What is good quality sleep and why can sleeping be difficult?
EATING WELL
Dr Alex and young FYI presenter Xavier investigate how eating well improves your mental health, as well as your physical health. Plus, they have some tips for healthy snacks.
REDUCING SCREEN TIME
Dr Alex and teenager Xavier discover why cutting down on screen time, particularly before bedtime, calms your mind. Plus, there's a special appearance with wise words from children's laureate, Cressida Cowell MBE, author of the How To Train Your Dragon books.
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