Young people today are more focused with their body image than those in past generations. This is partially influenced by the media and their social connectivity. Encouraging our young people to have a healthy body image in childhood, can lay the foundations for good physical and mental health later in life.

A recent study highlighted that body image is one of the top three concerns for young people. Over half of girls in high schools have tried to lose weight. One-third of teenage boys wanted to be thinner and another third wanted to be larger. Young people need to understand that their body shape and size is not a reflection of their health or success. Families and schools need to work together to help young people understand that everyone is born with their own ‘body-suit’.

In this edition of SchoolTV, families will learn how to encourage their young person to have a positive body image and why it is so important to their mental health.

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this edition of SchoolTV.  If you have any concerns about your young person, please contact the Pastoral Care Team for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to the Body Image edition of SchoolTV

https://stkevins.nz.schooltv.me/newsletter/body-image

Article added: Friday 11 August 2024