🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

28.38 – Recognizing Diet Culture and Fighting Back: Diet culture disguises control as health, teaching people that thinner equals better. It thrives on fear, guilt, and endless cycles of restriction that disconnect you from your body’s real needs. Fighting back starts with awareness—question messages that label foods “good” or “bad.” Your body deserves nourishment, not punishment. Listening to hunger cues builds trust between mind and body. Balance, not perfection, sustains wellness. When you stop chasing unrealistic ideals, energy returns for things that actually matter. Confidence grows when you treat your body as a partner, not a project. Rejecting diet culture isn’t neglecting health—it’s reclaiming it. You are allowed to eat, rest, and exist without apology. Self-respect, not deprivation, is the true foundation of well-being.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

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