Description

This 6-minute lived experience film features Jenny Langley, author of Boys Get Anorexia Too, as she shares her personal journey supporting her son through an eating disorder. While eating disorders are often seen as conditions that affect girls, Jenny highlights how boys can also be deeply affected and how misdiagnosis or delayed recognition can make their struggles even harder. The film raises awareness of the unique challenges faced by boys with anorexia and offers insights into the importance of early identification and support.

Learning Objectives

1. Recognise that eating disorders affect boys as well as girls and understand the risk of misdiagnosis.

2. Understand the lived experiences of families supporting boys with anorexia.

3. Appreciate the importance of early recognition and appropriate support for boys with eating disorders.