BODY IMAGE OBSESSION

Why is body dissatisfaction a growing trend among adolescents? This award-winning program discusses delicate topics such as teen cosmetic surgery, Body Dismorphic Disorder, and eating disorders to reveal the hidden emotional and physical pain caused by body obsession. Both female and male teens offer honest reflections on their personal struggles with body image and comment on the media’s role in proliferating the epidemic of low self-esteem and unhealthy expectations. A brief teacher’s guide offers a suggested lesson plan, class discussion and self-reflection questions, and evaluation guidelines to supplement the film. Grades 6–12. Color. 20 minutes. CWK Network. ©2006.