June is men’s health month - let’s talk about 'bigorexia'

June 26, 2024

Despite the stereotype that eating disorders only occur in women, about one in three people struggling with an eating disorder are male. In this WUSA 9 segment, ERC Bethesda Clinical Director Rachel Engelhart discusses "bigorexia" -- what it is; how to spot it; and how to get help.

Dr. Rachel Engelhart from Eating Recovery Center discusses the disturbing trend of 'bigorexia' in men and how to spot it.

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