Teresa Leal

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Teresa remembers her adolescence as the moment when she began to awaken to human rights, through music and at boys scouts. Since then, he has developed an awareness that the defense of human rights is deeply linked to environmental protection and the balance of life on the planet.

She is enchanted by wildflowers, appreciates the little things in everyday life, and really enjoys getting to know other cultures and being at the sea at sunset.

She has been dedicated to audiovisual production for several decades and, with great enthusiasm, has collaborated with Help Images almost since its foundation, being responsible for the production of several of its projects.

Anorexia is not a fad

Our film aims at children, teenagers, and their families, and it was produced to alert and demystify Anorexia Nervosa: the eating disorder with the highest mortality rate. This film intends to bring awareness to the behaviours associated with this disorder: to promote empathy and understanding, encourage well-being and healthy lifestyles.

When approaching this topic, we want to promote awareness and social responsibility in general. Anorexia Nervosa is a serious mental health condition difficult to understand and recognize. An early diagnosis is crucial for a quick recovery. The faster the return to an adaptive trajectory, the less crystallized the problematic behaviour becomes.

 Thanks to this film we have the opportunity to approach Anorexia Nervosa in school communities through visual media, stimulating an enlightening and prejudice-free debate afterward. Clarifying this topic, especially amongst teens and their families, will increase understanding and support amongst peers and the early identification of Eating and Ingestion Disorders.