25/11/2024
A survey as part of the Be Real campaign found that 79% of 11–16-year-olds believe looks are important to them with 52% often worrying about how they look.
10% of secondary school boys surveyed even said they would consider taking steroids to achieve their goals.
A report by stem4, a youth mental health charity, found that around 75% of children as young as 12 dislike their bodies and are embarrassed by the way they look.
Hating your body shouldn’t be the norm for anyone, and especially not for children.
Our school speaker Jonny Landels tackles this issue head-on with his powerful, engaging assemblies and workshops.
If you know that pupils are struggling with body image and want them to have a healthier mindset when it comes to looking after their bodies, book Jonny for your school! DM us for more information. 📩