EDAW 2023

Around 1 in 4 people with eating disorders are men. And yet in 2023, their symptoms can still go unnoticed by those around them.

We’d sooner put the signs down to fussy eating, a busy schedule — even a cry for attention. Right? Not quite.

Just like Bruno, “we don’t talk about” eating disorders in men.

Just like the reboot of Cats, they can’t be brushed under the carpet (try as we might).

And just like The Da Vinci Code, they can be pretty hard to crack.

BREAKING THE MOULD

To better understand these complex mental illnesses — and put gender stereotypes to bed — we launched the UK’s biggest survey to date on men’s experiences with eating disorders.

Of those that took part, 1 in 3 had never accessed treatment. 1 in 5 had never spoken out about their struggles. And 4 in 5 felt raising awareness would help more men get treatment sooner.

HEAR IT FROM HIM

From start to finish, a remarkable group of men helped guide our campaign. Men across the UK, who’ve battled different eating disorders — and come out the other side.