Eating Disorders
Usually when you read an article about anorexia and bulimia it's pretty
depressing. There are stats about how many people have the disease, how many
people don't report it, how many new cases there are, how many girls (and boys too)
worry about their weight, how much power the media has on body image...whew!
This article is going to be a bit different.
The image above covers most of the prevalent numbers in the eating disorder
realm. Not too many people are completely in the dark about Eating Disorders (ED)
anymore. In the last 20 years the amount of information and awareness of ED has
improved to the point where almost everyone, in the western world, has heard of
Anorexia and Bulimia (and their lesser recognized cousins, Binge Eating and
Excessive Exercise).
Most often articles on ED focus on these numbers. The ones in the image.
The devastating reach of the disease.
We feel that there are far too few articles, movies and Facebook pages that focus on
recovery and optimism.
The reality of an ED is that people who have one are society’s most ardent
followers. They see what western civilization views as "perfect" and they strive to fulfil
that requirement. Sometimes they are so successful that they are actually killing
themselves to meet the demand for perfection.
The film, No Numbers - Identity Beyond Measure, acknowledges these people
in a way that no other film has. It examines the reasons why so many young people
find themselves struggling with an eating disorder but it goes far beyond that to
examine the roads to recovery.
As much as we would love this film to help people to learn to love themselves
the way they are, we are targeting those people that are suffering now. Some are doing
it alone, with no support and no treatment. Some likely believe that they are successful
at meeting society’s expectations.
We want them to see that they do not have to live up to some randomly,
media-driven model of perfection. We want to show them how "perfect" comes in a
million packages and that finding their way starts with that first step, the step towards
self-acceptance.
February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month all over North America and the
UK. Throughout the month our goal is to have the film No Numbers - Identity Beyond
Measure screened in as many places as possible.
http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jacquie_Mccarnan (adapted)
Eating Disorders
Usually when you read an article about anorexia and bulimia it's pretty
depressing. There are stats about how many people have the disease, how many
people don't report it, how many new cases there are, how many girls (and boys too)
worry about their weight, how much power the media has on body image...whew!
This article is going to be a bit different.
The image above covers most of the prevalent numbers in the eating disorder
realm. Not too many people are completely in the dark about Eating Disorders (ED)
anymore. In the last 20 years the amount of information and awareness of ED has
improved to the point where almost everyone, in the western world, has heard of
Anorexia and Bulimia (and their lesser recognized cousins, Binge Eating and
Excessive Exercise).
Most often articles on ED focus on these numbers. The ones in the image.
The devastating reach of the disease.
We feel that there are far too few articles, movies and Facebook pages that focus on
recovery and optimism.
The reality of an ED is that people who have one are society’s most ardent
followers. They see what western civilization views as "perfect" and they strive to fulfil
that requirement. Sometimes they are so successful that they are actually killing
themselves to meet the demand for perfection.
The film, No Numbers - Identity Beyond Measure, acknowledges these people
in a way that no other film has. It examines the reasons why so many young people
find themselves struggling with an eating disorder but it goes far beyond that to
examine the roads to recovery.
As much as we would love this film to help people to learn to love themselves
the way they are, we are targeting those people that are suffering now. Some are doing
it alone, with no support and no treatment. Some likely believe that they are successful
at meeting society’s expectations.
We want them to see that they do not have to live up to some randomly,
media-driven model of perfection. We want to show them how "perfect" comes in a
million packages and that finding their way starts with that first step, the step towards
self-acceptance.
February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month all over North America and the
UK. Throughout the month our goal is to have the film No Numbers - Identity Beyond
Measure screened in as many places as possible.
http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jacquie_Mccarnan (adapted)
A) Say who or what the underlined words in the text refer to.
A) Say who or what the underlined words in the text refer to.
B) Match the equivalents.
B) Match the equivalents.
1. depressing a. lesser
1. depressing a. lesser
2. stats b. disappointing
2. stats b. disappointing
3. prevalent c. help
3. prevalent c. help
4. support d. statistics
4. support d. statistics
5. consciousness e. common
5. consciousness e. common
6. less f. awareness
6. less f. awareness
significant
significant
C) Explain the meaning of:
C) Explain the meaning of:
1. Not too many people are completely in the dark about Eating Disorders.
1. Not too many people are completely in the dark about Eating Disorders.
2. […] and their lesser recognized cousins, Binge Eating and Excessive Exercise.
2. […] and their lesser recognized cousins, Binge Eating and Excessive Exercise.
D) Questions about the text.
D) Questions about the text.
1. According to the author of the text there aren’t resources that show how to
1. According to the author of the text there aren’t resources that show how to
recover and how to be optimistic. Quote from the text a sentence that illustrates
recover and how to be optimistic. Quote from the text a sentence that illustrates
this statement.
this statement.
2. What’s the first step to recovery?
2. What’s the first step to recovery?
3. Which film does the author of this text suggest us to see?
3. Which film does the author of this text suggest us to see?
4. What is the film about?
4. What is the film about?
E) Topics for discussion.
E) Topics for discussion.
1. How critical are you of your body?
1. How critical are you of your body?
2. How far would you go to change how you look?
2. How far would you go to change how you look?
3. What are the dangers of going on eating binges and then vomiting?
3. What are the dangers of going on eating binges and then vomiting?
4. What would you do if a friend of yours had an eating disorder?
4. What would you do if a friend of yours had an eating disorder?
 Mental Health
Mental health is all about how we think, feel and act. It’s important to have a
good mental health so that we can be happy, feel good about ourselves, and enjoy life.
Just like our bodies need good food, rest and exercise, our minds need things too to
keep them healthy.
Some of the things can help keep our minds healthy include getting enough
sleep, eating healthy foods, and being active. When our minds and bodies are healthy,
we can think more clearly, learn better, and solve problems more easily.
It’s also important to talk about our feelings and ask for help when we need it.
Sometimes we might be going through difficult times, like a family problem or a fight
with a friend. It’s okay to feel upset or sad, but it’s important to talk to someone we
trust, like a parent, teacher, or a counselor, about how we’re feeling.
Another important thing to do is be kind to ourselves. We all make mistakes,
and it’s important to remember that it’s okay. When we make mistakes, we can learn
from them and do better next time. Being kind to ourselves also means being nice to
our bodies. Eating healthy foods getting enough sleep, and being active all help our
bodies feel good.
It’s also important to have fun and enjoy life. When we do things we enjoy,
like playing sports, music, or dance, reading or spending time with friends, it helps our
minds and bodies relax and feel good.
It’s normal to have ups and downs in life, and it’s okay to feel a wide range of
emotions. It’s important to remember that everyone’s mental health is different, and
what works for one person may not work for another. If you or someone you know is
struggling with their mental health, it’s important to seek help from a trusted adult or a
professional.
It is also important to remember that seeking help and talking to someone is a
strength, not a weakness. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help, and it’s important top
remember that everyone needs help at some point in their lives.
Mental Health
Mental health is all about how we think, feel and act. It’s important to have a
good mental health so that we can be happy, feel good about ourselves, and enjoy life.
Just like our bodies need good food, rest and exercise, our minds need things too to
keep them healthy.
Some of the things can help keep our minds healthy include getting enough
sleep, eating healthy foods, and being active. When our minds and bodies are healthy,
we can think more clearly, learn better, and solve problems more easily.
It’s also important to talk about our feelings and ask for help when we need it.
Sometimes we might be going through difficult times, like a family problem or a fight
with a friend. It’s okay to feel upset or sad, but it’s important to talk to someone we
trust, like a parent, teacher, or a counselor, about how we’re feeling.
Another important thing to do is be kind to ourselves. We all make mistakes,
and it’s important to remember that it’s okay. When we make mistakes, we can learn
from them and do better next time. Being kind to ourselves also means being nice to
our bodies. Eating healthy foods getting enough sleep, and being active all help our
bodies feel good.
It’s also important to have fun and enjoy life. When we do things we enjoy,
like playing sports, music, or dance, reading or spending time with friends, it helps our
minds and bodies relax and feel good.
It’s normal to have ups and downs in life, and it’s okay to feel a wide range of
emotions. It’s important to remember that everyone’s mental health is different, and
what works for one person may not work for another. If you or someone you know is
struggling with their mental health, it’s important to seek help from a trusted adult or a
professional.
It is also important to remember that seeking help and talking to someone is a
strength, not a weakness. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help, and it’s important top
remember that everyone needs help at some point in their lives.
Read the text and answer the following questions
1. What is mental health?
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2. What can help keep our minds healthy?
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3. Is it important to relax and have fun to maintain good mental health? Why or Why
not?
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4. What does it mean to have ups and downs in life?
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5. Are ups and down in life a normal things? Why or why not?
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6. Why is it important to talk about our feelings?
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7. Why is it important to remember that everyone’s mental health is different?
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8. What should you do if you or someone you know is struggling with their mental
health?
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Read the text and answer the following questions
9. What is mental health?
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10. What can help keep our minds healthy?
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11. Is it important to relax and have fun to maintain good mental health? Why or Why
not?
__________________________________________________________________
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12. What does it mean to have ups and downs in life?
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13. Are ups and down in life a normal things? Why or why not?
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14. Why is it important to talk about our feelings?
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15. Why is it important to remember that everyone’s mental health is different?
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16. What should you do if you or someone you know is struggling with their mental
health?
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