How to support children with the pressures of secondary school

A good morning routine, a balanced lunch, and comfort in uniforms are three key things for children starting, or returning to secondary school, according to a mental health advocate who has opened up about his eating disorder.

Keith Russell suffers with body dysmorphia, and since his diagnosis in 2020 he has looked to spread awareness about the condition.

Body dysmorphia, also called body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), is a mental health disorder that leads to distress over your appearance.

People who suffer with BDD may feel certain parts of their bodies are defects. Other people may not be able to see the things those with BDD perceive as flaws.

BDD is complicated by the fact it is closely related to anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder.

After years of suffering in silence, Mr Russell was diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) in 2018, and BDD in 2020.

After finding blogging was therapeutic and a release for him, Mr Russell set up a podcast called The Endless Spiral….