Last year, actor Dennis Quaid admitted that he had struggled for years with anorexia. His shocking confession opened the door for other men – young and old – to come forward and admit they needed help, too.
“Recent studies show that men account for up to 15 percent of those with eating disorders, yet men account for very few patients in treatment. Less than three per cent of referrals to B.C.’s [British Columbia’s] eating disorders program at St. Paul’s Hospital are male, according to Paul Gallant, a leader of mental health programs for Providence Health.” Source: The Edmonton Journal]
Unfortunately, even when men do come forward and admit needing help, few treatment options are available to them. Still, help for men with eating disorders is available -- and anyone (male or female) who is struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating or related conditions needs to know that professional help can lead them back to health.
Posted By: Stefanie Hamilton