Your new go-to destination for information and resources on disordered eating, body image and an introduction to feeding/eating disorders. You'll find…
✓ Evidence-based coping strategies
✓ Stories and experiences
✓ Quizzes and games
✓ And so much more!
The content is designed by a team of experts and tested by young people. We provide the support and guidance you need to overcome challenges around eating, body image and self-care.
With resources for parents/carers as well as youth workers, teachers and health professionals, there is something new to learn for everyone.
Why was Be Body Positive created?
The NHS is treating record numbers of young people for eating disorders, so the need to intervene before diagnosis has become a matter of urgency.
Disordered eating – a term used to describe eating difficulties that don’t require a clinical diagnosis – is becoming more common and can often be the first signs of someone developing an eating disorder.
As ELFT clinician, Erica, says:
“A better eating disorders’ prognosis is linked to a shorter duration between onset of illness and start of treatment. Early intervention is therefore important to allow targeted support at a time when symptoms are more malleable and less entrenched, at times preventing the deterioration of the symptoms to developing into a full-blown eating disorder.”
How can Be Body Positive help?
Sarah Wilson, Director of Children and Specialist Services (ELFT) and Chair of the project board says:
“In a digital world where negative and harmful views of body image can be difficult to avoid, Be Body Positive aims to carve out a nourishing and safe space. We hope young people will come to the site and learn how to feel at ease in their bodies.”
Young people say:
“I think it's very inclusive and engaging, it's great for kids and I imagine it would be a great thing for educating families and in PSHE classes.”
“It's very simple and clear to understand and personalised which makes it engaging and fun, especially for kids.”
Dale Greenwood, Programme Lead for Mental Health in Schools at ELFT (and nurse by background) says:
“Be Body Positive is an excellent toolkit for anyone working with young people as it breaks down expert knowledge into engaging content and resources.”
When can I try Be Body Positive?
Be Body Positive will launch on 6th March, after a period of testing.
In the meantime, follow us on social media!
Instagram/TikTok: @bebodypositive_nhs
Twitter: @BBP_NHS
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/be-body-positive
Our Partners:
East London NHS Foundation Trust has been working with partners, Barnardo’s, ELBA, North East London Foundation Trust and Infused Media, to create Be Body Positive.
Working with Thames Life and Society Links, local young people have played an integral role in the project, from coming up with the name of the site, to the design.