In the last year East London NHS Foundation Trust, Barnardo’s, North East London Foundation Trust, ELBA and Infused Media, have been working together to create Be Body Positive. And with the support Thames Life in Barking & Dagenham 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.
The website will provide support and guidance to help young people nationwide overcome challenges around eating, body image, physical and mental self-care. Alongside information and resources, website visitors can take quizzes to help identify support options to suit their needs, read inspirational real-life stories and learn evidence-based strategies to help them develop healthy patterns and routines around eating.
Disordered eating is a pre-clinical diagnosis of concerning behaviour around food, including calorie counting and excessive exercise. The NHS is treating record numbers of young people for eating disorders including bulimia and anorexia, so it is hoped that Be Body Positive will provide vital early intervention for people who are struggling with diet and nutrition.
