Topic: Mental Health

Jennifer’s Story

Jennifer was born a boy and knew from a young age that she was in the wrong body. She explains how her childhood was influenced by her gender-confusion and how she feels now she has begun surgery.

Jennifer’s Story

Video length - 03.21

Published date - Jul 2009

Keystage(s) - 4

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What does it mean to be a real man?

A Real Man

Video length - 02.25

Published date - Jun 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Spitalfields City Farm

How volunteering on a project such as the City Farm can help build communities, find jobs and develop stronger feelings of self-worth for individuals.

Spitalfields City Farm

Video length - 03.45

Published date - Nov 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Anorexia To Art

A poet offers deep reflections on her long-standing battle with anorexia.

Anorexia To Art

Video length - 05.36

Published date - Sep 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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I Never Thought It Would Happen To Me

Lisa had a car crash when she was nineteen and only just survived. She has a number of disabilities as a result of the accident and cannot remember anything preceding it.

I Never Thought It Would Happen To Me

Video length - 04.15

Published date - Sep 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Human Rights: The Global Outlook

Eulette Ewart, a spokeswoman for Amnesty International, sets out their global vision for universal human rights. She explains how the organisation puts its beliefs into practice.

Human Rights: The Global Outlook

Video length - 03.51

Published date - Aug 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

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Reannon’s Story

Reannon had an abortion as a young woman. Here she talks about the emotional pain of having the abortion, explaining that it took a while for her to heal after it. She discusses the support she required to get through the challenges the period posed.

Reannon’s Story

Video length - 06.00

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Life With Asperger’s

Steven talks frankly about how Asperger’s affects him everyday, particularly in social situations. Struggling to maintain friendships, or manage disagreements, Steven can often be left feeling lonely. He explains how although counselling is improving his social relations, he still finds interactions a challenge.

Life With Asperger’s

Video length - 03.04

Published date - Mar 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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From Harming Myself To Helping Others

Danni spent 10 years self-harming. Here she discusses overcoming her issues, and starting up an organisation to support girls who self harm, called Girls Xpress.