Call our National Helpline on 01-2107906 or email alex@bodywhys.ie

Support Services

Bodywhys helpline, online groups and email support.

More

GETTING TREATMENT

Treatment options, information on recovery and where to go to get help.

More

SUPPORTING SOMEONE

What do I say? Free family guide & PiLaR programme for family members.

More

PROFESSIONAL & EDUCATION

Free school talks and resources for professionals.

More

Service Directory

Click here to search our online directory.

News

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025

Save the Date: Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025 (24th February - 2nd March 2025)

October 25, 2024
VIEW
Trigger warning – Upcoming RTÉ Documentary ’Anorexia, my Family and Me’

Trigger Warning –  08/10/24 A new television documentary ‘Anorexia, my Family and Me’ is set to air on RTÉ1...

October 8, 2024
VIEW
Media Release – 19.5% increase in use of eating disorder support services highlights breadth of support needs

Media Release - 19.5% increase in use of eating disorder support services highlights breadth of support needs

September 25, 2024
VIEW

Events

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025

Save the Date: Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025 (24th February - 2nd March 2025)

VIEW
Training for teachers, school support staff and youth workers: November 13th 2024

Bodywhys is delighted to offer a training workshop for school support staff and youth workers who would like to...

VIEW
Connecting Bodies: An Interdisciplinary Symposium on Body Image Research in Ireland

Event details: Connecting Bodies: An Interdisciplinary Symposium on Body Image Research in Ireland When: Monday, November 4th 2024, from 9.30am-4.30pm...

VIEW

Popular Resource Booklets

Guide for Families Talk to your GP Binge Eating Disorder Pharmacists Dentists Treatment Guide

Our Mission

Our mission is to ensure support, awareness and understanding of eating disorder amongst the wide community as well as advocating for the right and healthcare need of people affected by eating disorder.

Read More

Upcoming Events

Today
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
27
28
29
7:30 PM - BodywhysConnect
30
31
1
2
7:30 PM - YouthConnect
3
7:30 PM - BodywhysConnect
4
5
6
7
8
9
7:30 PM - YouthConnect
10
11
12
7:30 PM - BodywhysConnect
13
14
15
16
7:30 PM - YouthConnect
17
7:30 PM - BodywhysConnect
18
19
20
21
22
23
7:30 PM - YouthConnect
24
25
26
7:30 PM - BodywhysConnect
27
28
29
30
7:30 PM - YouthConnect
Student Online Support Group
27 May
May 27, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
More Info
New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
28 May
May 28, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An 8 workshop series for carers, introducing carers to the New Maudsley Carer Skills. Places are limited so booking is required with pilar@bodywhys.ie
More Info
Post - PiLaR Support Group (Evening)
29 May
May 29, 2024    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
A smaller facilitated support group for carers who have already attended the Bodywhys PiLaR Programme. Places are limited so booking is required with pilar@bodywhys.ie
More Info
BodywhysConnect
29 May
May 29, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
More Info
YouthConnect
02 Jun
June 2, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
More Info
BodywhysConnect
03 Jun
June 3, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
More Info
Virtual Support Group
05 Jun
June 5, 2024    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
More Info
YouthConnect
09 Jun
June 9, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
More Info
New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
11 Jun
June 11, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An 8 workshop series for carers, introducing carers to the New Maudsley Carer Skills. Places are limited so booking is required with pilar@bodywhys.ie
More Info
BodywhysConnect
12 Jun
June 12, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
More Info
YouthConnect
16 Jun
June 16, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
More Info
BodywhysConnect
17 Jun
June 17, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
More Info
Virtual Support Group
19 Jun
June 19, 2024    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
More Info
YouthConnect
23 Jun
June 23, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
More Info
Student Online Support Group
24 Jun
June 24, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
More Info
New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
25 Jun
June 25, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An 8 workshop series for carers, introducing carers to the New Maudsley Carer Skills. Places are limited so booking is required with pilar@bodywhys.ie
More Info
BodywhysConnect
26 Jun
June 26, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
More Info
YouthConnect
30 Jun
June 30, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
More Info
Events on May 27, 2024
27 May
Student Online Support Group
27 May 24
Events on May 28, 2024
28 May
New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
28 May 24
Events on May 29, 2024
29 May
Post - PiLaR Support Group (Evening)
29 May 24
29 May
BodywhysConnect
29 May 24
Events on June 2, 2024
02 Jun
YouthConnect
2 Jun 24
Events on June 3, 2024
03 Jun
BodywhysConnect
3 Jun 24
Events on June 5, 2024
05 Jun
Virtual Support Group
5 Jun 24
Events on June 9, 2024
09 Jun
YouthConnect
9 Jun 24
Events on June 11, 2024
11 Jun
New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
11 Jun 24
Events on June 12, 2024
12 Jun
BodywhysConnect
12 Jun 24
Events on June 16, 2024
16 Jun
YouthConnect
16 Jun 24
Events on June 17, 2024
17 Jun
BodywhysConnect
17 Jun 24
Events on June 19, 2024
19 Jun
Virtual Support Group
19 Jun 24
Events on June 23, 2024
23 Jun
YouthConnect
23 Jun 24
Events on June 24, 2024
24 Jun
Student Online Support Group
24 Jun 24
Events on June 25, 2024
25 Jun
New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
25 Jun 24
Events on June 26, 2024
26 Jun
BodywhysConnect
26 Jun 24
Events on June 30, 2024
30 Jun
YouthConnect
30 Jun 24

Common Myths

You have to be thin to have an eating disorder
It's just a silly diet
It's a teenage phase

With thanks to...

HSE

Supporting Families

Get in touch

Postal address

Bodywhys

PO Box 105, Blackrock, Co Dublin.

Office Admin phone: 01-2834963

Helpline service: 01-2107906

E-mail (Office): info@bodywhys.ie

E-mail Support Service: alex@bodywhys.ie

Registered Charity Number: 20034054 | CHY Number: 11961 | Company Number: 236310
© 2024 Bodywhys
Website by iDonate.ie - Online Fundraising Ireland