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The horsewomen of Fantasia, Young women and self-harm

Jeni Murray takes look at young women at risk of self-harm, architect and designer Eileen Gray, the horsewomen of Fantasia, and writer Carla Lane, who has died.

There is a direct link between exam time and self-harm in young people. Young women are most at risk and a recent report shows the largest increases in intentional poisonings are among females aged 16-17 years. Sarah Brennan, Chief Executive of Young Minds and Natasha Devon, former mental health champion for schools, explain why so many young women are self-harming and what parents and schools can do to help their children.

For centuries the Berber men of North Africa have proved their worth in the high octane, dangerous sport of Fantasia. Teams of riders charge together, firing their rifles in unison, and now women have been taking them on... and winning! Sahar Zand traveled to Morocco to meet the Girls of Fantasia.

In 2009, an Eileen Gray chair sold at auction for a record 28 million dollars. For many, this was the first time they had heard of the designer and architect. The director of a new film 'The Price of Desire', Mary McGuckian talks about the modernist designer's work and explains why her most influential creation, villa E1027, was largely overlooked during her lifetime. They are joined by the architectural writer Gillian Darley.

Presenter: Jenni Murray
Producer: Kirsty Starkey.

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41 minutes

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Wed 1 Jun 2016 10:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Chapters

  • Self harm and exam stress

    Sarah Brennan and Natasha Devon explain how parents and schools can help their children

    Duration: 12:33

  • Horsewomen of Fantasia

    The women who compete (and win) in the high octane, dangerous sport of Fantasia

    Duration: 07:54

  • Women In One - Abergavenny

    A young women talks about her dyspraxia and the difficulties she faced as a teenager

    Duration: 03:04

  • Eileen Gray

    The modernist designer is discussed by Mary McGuckian and Gillian Darley

    Duration: 07:47

  • Predatory playdates

    What happens when predatory parents turn playdates into free childcare

    Duration: 06:45

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Credits

Presenter Jenni Murray
Interviewed Guest Sarah Brennan
Interviewed Guest Natasha Devon
Interviewed Guest Mary McGuckian
Interviewed Guest Gillian Darley
Producer Kirsty Starkey

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  • Wed 1 Jun 2016 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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