Cork man speaks out about his battle with an eating disorder
"A silent cry" - That's how a Cork man has described his battle with an eating disorder.
Ivan Sisk spoke out exclusively to RedFM News ahead of Eating Disorder Awareness Week which begins today and says that parents need to be vigilant and monitor their children's mental well-being.
The 19-year-old was just 14 when he entered therapy for the disorder and he says it's the reason he's alive today as prevention and early intervention is key in the fight.
There are 400 new cases of eating disorders every year in Ireland and although 87% of those are female, the number of cases in men is on the rise.
Speaking to RedFM News Ivan says like many other men he didn't initially realise he had an eating disorder:
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