'I felt broken beyond repair:' Increasing number of males presenting with eating disorders

A lack of understanding and perceived stigma is leading to men and boys being under-treated for these serious and complex conditions.

An increasing number of men are presenting with complex eating disorders, Bodywhys has warned.

Over 188,000 people in Ireland are affected by eating disorders, according to the HSE National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders, and one in four of these may be experienced by a man.