Since the Tiger Woods scandal in 2010, sex addiction has been blasted into the public eye by the media with an ever-growing supply of films and TV shows focussing on the problem. Since the scandal, we have seen the number of people opening up about their own battles with sex addiction more than double. But how plausible is the idea that you can be addicted to sex? We speak to Shaun Brookhouse, Emma James & Carol Featherstone – professionals who have had to gain an understanding about sex addiction due to the recent surge in those coming forward with addiction. As well as this, we ask young people their thoughts and what there idea is of a sex addict. For teens living in a society where everything from perfume to pastry is sexualised, and internet porn is readily accessible, is it too easy to go too far?
Subjects: Health
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Moral Decisions: The Value of Life
This video resource discusses the moral, ethical and emotional issues of Euthanasia using well known case studies to prompt discussion and debate. Tony Bland (Hillsborough disaster) was left in a permanent vegetative state and his parents wanted him to be allowed to die but this involved stopping feeding him. Diane Petty (a lady with advanced motor neurone disease) wanted her husband to be allowed to help her die without facing criminal prosecution. This informative resource discusses and opens debates on the issues of moral decisions around a right to life.
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The Call
Lighting up that first cigarette could be the worst decision a person makes. Yet 4,000 young Americans make that decision every day. Whether from peer pressure, wanting to appear cool, influence of family members who smoke, or whatever personal reason – kids enter this treacherous arena with little regard to the consequences of their decision.
We are filmmakers and educators passionate to stop kids from smoking before they begin. Our youth smoking prevention program is intended for middle school students – kids who will soon consider one of the most critical health and lifestyle decisions they will ever make: the decision to smoke or not.
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Sex Facts: Teens and STD’s
As teenagers become sexually active, STDs become a major risk. Watch as high school students deal with having an STD. Real life scenarios present male and female points of view through the initial discovery, the subsequent fear and embarrassment, the doctor’s check-up, and the sexual partner confrontation. Realistic STD prevention methods are presented, while differences between birth control and STD inhibitors are identified.
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Let’s Talk About It
Director Deepa Mehta captures faces and voices of domestic violence in the documentary “Let’s Talk About It” by bringing for the first time intimate conversations between parents and children. Deepa Metha sums says: “Children are our greatest teachers and I hope this film helps to fuel meaningful action and commitment to stop the cycle of family abuse and give voice to every child and parent living in the unspoken despair of an abusive home.”
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In Russia, Unhealthy Habits Make Funerals Outpace Births
In her latest report from Russia, Margaret Warner takes a look at the health and well-being of the Russian people, including the low life expectancy for adult males. Russia’s population now stands at 141 million, a drop of 12 million people, says the U.N., since the collapse of the Soviet Union 16 years ago.
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Emerging Diseases: Prions, Viruses
An emerging disease is one that has appeared in a population for the first time and a re-emerging disease is one that may have existed previously but is rapidly increasing in incidence or geographic range. The diseases discussed include SARS, Avian flu, Rift Valley Fever and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. This program looks at the transmission, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, vectors, prevention and control of these diseases.
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A Clown’s Gift
A Clown’s Gift is an entertaining, comical, and meaningful film, which reminds us all to remember what life is really about. In addition, A Clown’s Gift delivers a valuable message about balancing your life, which everyone can associate to in today’s busy world.
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Lifestyle Diseases
A couple of teenagers go to a fortune teller to find out what they will look like when they are older, they take in to account their present lifestyle. When the girl sees what her boyfriend will look like …. Medical research shows that lifestyle plays an important role in diseases and our life expectancy. Teenagers’ dietary and exercise habits, use of drugs and alcohol, do affect their predisposition to heart diseases, cancer, diabetes and other serious illnesses.
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Fighting Meningococcal Disease
This award-winning educational video is a comprehensive and practical guide to meningococcal disease for parents, teachers, child carers, sportspeople and health professionals – clearly explaining how to recognise the symptons, what to do, and what precautions to take against this deadly disease.