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Lesson Title: Eating Disorders – Understanding Causes and Challenging Myths (PSHE / Healthy Lifestyles)
This sensitive and informative KS4 PSHE lesson explores the complex causes of eating disorders, including psychological, social, and emotional factors. Students examine the differences between disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, bust common myths, and reflect through case studies and creative writing tasks to build empathy and awareness.

Lesson Aims:

Understand what eating disorders are and the key differences between anorexia, bulimia, and other types

Identify a range of causes including mental health, media influence, body image, trauma, and identity

Explore the link between low self-esteem, control, perfectionism, and disordered eating

Debunk harmful myths and misunderstandings about eating disorders

Learn about the support offered by organisations like Beat

Reflect through diary writing and case studies to build empathy and understanding

Promote inclusive conversations around gender, identity, and eating struggles in all communities

Ideal for PSHE, RSE, or health education. Supports wellbeing, body image awareness, and 51ºÚÁÏ objectives.