Disappearing in a Female World: Men's Experiences of Having an Eating Disorder (ED) and How It Impacts Their Lives.

This study focused on the lived experiences of men diagnosed with an ED, and its impact on 'everyday' aspects of their lives. Qualitative research adopting narrative interviews was conducted with seven men aged 23-34 years old. Narrative analysis was used to interpret each individual story, with thematic analysis used to explore commonalities across all seven narratives. Four themes were identified, 1) The Final John Doe; 2) Help! I need somebody - Bedlam revisited; 3) Masculinity; 4) Not Working 9 to 5. Narratives highlight the need for further research if men are to receive appropriate mental health care and better understanding and acceptance on the part of society, service providers, employers and men themselves. PMID: 31066592 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: Issues Ment Health Nurs Source Type: research