There’s never been more pressure on young people of all genders to conform to prescribed aesthetics. Studies have shown this can in turn affect their self-esteem, educational outcomes and contribute to spiralling anxiety. In this talk, Natasha will give practical tips for parents on how to discuss this with their children as well as how to encourage them to use social media in a way that will support their wellbeing. The talk also explores the relationship between health and weight and some of the myths surrounding this

Natasha Devon MBE is a writer, presenter & activist. She tours schools and events throughout the UK and beyond, delivering talks and conducting research on mental health, body image, gender & equality. She presents on LBC (Leading Britain’s Conversation, a speech radio station) every Saturday and writes regularly for Grazia Magazine.

Natasha has appeared as a body image expert on numerous TV shows including BBC3’s How to Live with Women, Gok’s Teens, Cherry Healy’s Sex, Knives & Liposuction and, most recently, channel 4’s Naked Beach. Between 2012 and 2015 she sat on the board which advised the APPG on Body Image.

In 2012, she co-curated an anthology of body stories. Her lessons won the education category of the government’s body confidence awards in 2013. She has also modelled for Curvy Kate and Rankin’s ‘Portrait Positive’.

Natasha is a trustee for Student Minds, an ambassador for Glitch UK and a patron for No Panic. She is a certified instructor for Mental Health First Aid England and eating disorder charity Beat.

This webinar is suitable for parents of pupils of all ages at JAGS.

This event is delivered via Zoom and attendees will need the provided password to join.

This is to remind participants of a few key housekeeping points about the Zoom Webinar:

• The session will be for the parents of JAGS (including Junior School) parents only.

• That in participating, you are aware that the session may be recorded and made available to other parents and teachers in the school community who were unable to attend.

• There may be scope for questions and answers during the event. You will be responsible for managing confidentiality around any questions you bring. 

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