RTÉ are set to air a powerful new documentary tonight on eating disorders called Anorexia, My Family and Me.
Featuring a personal narration by Angela Scanlon and directed and produced by Virginia man Alan Bradley. Angela Scanlon herself has overcome the challenges of an eating disorder.
Produced by the team behind the sensitive and deeply moving Patrick: A Young Traveller Lost, this documentary delves into the lives of Irish families grappling with the profound effects of eating disorders.
With the latest figures showing there was an almost 20pc increase in the number of people using of the support services offered by Bodywhys: the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland last year,
This urgent documentary contains unprecedented access to unfolding stories, presenting the raw and emotional experiences of families across the country, offering a deeply personal look at the realities of living with the condition. Co Cavan native, Alan Bradley says it's a documentary that he has worked on for over 1 year and hopes the RTE documentary shines a light on the condition.
