Men Have Eating Disorders, Too

Approximately 50% of people suffering with a binge eating disorder, and 25% of people suffering with anorexia or bulimia are male. Yet cultural stigma, as well as under-diagnosis, means these actual percentages are likely much higher. So why are we still being told that eating disorders are just female illnesses — and why is this misconception so very problematic?

Connor Spratt, shares his experience from his own eating disorder and discusses why lack of male representation has a devastating effect on recovery.