Fresh Eyes

This entry is part 4 of 5 in the series Activities 1-5

Pick and Mix Activity 2:

An activity to consider the ways culture can impact on experiences of mental distress — in particular, food and body issues. Participants watch or act a play about aliens that provides an ‘outsider’ view. A card activity educates and encourages awareness about the cultural basis of how we understand mental distress.

Download the activity:

Fresh Eyes Activity – Facilitator’s Guide

Fresh Eyes – Cards

Making Sense – Youtube play

Making Sense – Script

Making Sense – Script – Easy access version

Further Reading

Links to studies, articles, evidence and further information to support the information contained in this activity can be found below:

Minnesota starvation study

Fijian eating disorders study

Below healthy fat levels viewed attractive in women (Western based) study

Article about differing cultural beliefs to mental illness

Cultural bound mental health syndromes

Health at every size movement

Intuitive eating

Self-compassion

Body Image leader programme

See also reading for eating difficulties card Attitude Statements activity