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A conversation about boys’ body image
RESET supports schools and other youth, community and sporting organisations in raising awareness of body image issues, reducing stigma and encouraging help seeking in males.
The pressures on boys and young men to look and be a certain way are increasing – 84% of 12 – 18 year old males want to be more muscular.
RESET is Butterfly’s free digital education program designed to start a deeper conversation with boys about body image and eating disorders.
It challenges harmful ideals about male bodies and masculinity, encourages boys to question unrealistic expectations and know that talking openly and asking for help is OK!
“If this helps boys who are struggling with their eating or body image I would see it as a very worthwhile cause, because I understand from personal experience how anxiety and stress can build up and cause us to have distorted ideas about ourselves and how others view us”
Thomas (19)
About RESET
RESET is:
- A FREE downloadable education program that is accessible Australia wide.
- Mapped to the Australian Education Curriculum
- Evidence based and youth informed
RESET has been designed for:
- Male or co-educational groups aged 13 – 18 years
- Any professional working with young males in schools, youth, sporting or other activity groups
How will RESET help boys?
RESET will encourage conversations with boys about body image. The program aims to:
- Raise awareness of body image issues in boys
- Reduce stigma around body image and eating disorders (it’s not just a ‘girl’ thing)
- Help young men to find their voice and ask for help
What is included in RESET?
Video content
A 30 minute video of boys and girls aged 13 – 18 talking about appearance concerns, pressures facing boys and why talking about these things can feel difficult. It also includes expert insight from Dr Scott Griffiths (leading male body image researcher) and a lived experience story from a young man who developed Anorexia Nervosa while at school.
Facilitator Guide
A comprehensive guide for professionals working with boys in schools, youth, sport and community settings. It explains body image and eating disorders in boys and provides discussion prompts and activities to encourage positive conversations linked to the video content.
Bring RESET to your school – it’s free!
Why is this program important?
The facts
- Over-exercising and an extreme pursuit for muscle growth are often perceived as healthy behaviours for males
- 90% of adolescent boys report that they exercise primarily to gain muscle
- Two thirds of adolescent boys report making specific changes to their diet to gain muscle
- 71% of 12 to 18 year olds report some level of concern about their body image and 69% never or rarely talk to someone if they are not feeling good about their body
- Approximately one third of the 1.1 million Australians struggling with an eating disorder are male.
- Men are much less likely to be assessed and diagnosed for their eating disorder and are less likely to seek treatment
- Eating disorders have one of the highest mortality rates of all psychiatric disorders
- Suicide rates are 20% higher in eating disorder patients than in the general population
Concerned about someone?
If you’re concerned about a student or young person, contact the Butterfly National Helpline or click the link below:
Supporting a student with an eating disorder
Butterfly’s National Helpline is open 8am – midnight (AEST/AEDT), seven days a week, excluding national public holidays. We’re here for anyone, anywhere in Australia with information, resources, referrals, and support.
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