Reset and rewind: rap therapy videos
In this series of short animated films from Channel 4, MCs, rappers and lyricists talk openly about mental health topics like body image, grief, trauma and sleep.
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There are five films in the series:
- Trauma: Rap star Konan talks candidly about the violent loss of his stepfather and how he has coped with the trauma that has come from it
- Mindful breathing: Singer Ray BLK guides you through a mindful breathing exercise, designed to help ease feelings of anxiety and stress
- Grief: Rapper Krept opens up about losing his cousin, fellow rapper Cadet, in a car crash, and how he has tried to process the grief
- Body image: Rapper and singer Ms Banks focuses on body image, and takes us back to her school days where she was the tallest in her class
- Sleep: In this episode, legendary grime star D Double E uses his distinctive flow to help guide you into a restful sleep.
These videos could be used as part of a lesson on any of the above topics, or shared with individual students who may be experiencing any of these issues.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
- Young people aged 16 to 19
- Use with individual young people or whole classes
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