Bodywhys - The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland

Tuesday 21st "Eating Problems in Adolescents" - Information Session for Parents & Carers 7:00-8:30pm at the Lucena Clinic, 59 Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6   Speakers: Prof. Fiona McNicholas - Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Lucena Clinic Ms. Jacinta Hastings - Chief Executive Officer, Bodywhys Ms. Nuala Miles - Eating Disorder Therapist, Cavan General Hospital Book your free place by contacting Marie McCourt at Marie ...Continue reading

Thursday 23rd Eating Disorders - GP Information Evening  6:00-8:30pm at St. Patrick’s University Hospital, Dublin 8. Speakers: Dr. Sarah Prasad, Consultant Psychiatrist - ED Service SPUH.   Dr Mary McCreery, ED Service, SPUH - Dietetics and Nutritional Management       Louise O’Leary, Occupational Therapist, ED SPUH -  Occupational difficulties in Eating Disorder Recovery                       Vasiliki Loumpa, Social worker & Family Therapist, ED Service SPUH -  The ...Continue reading

Saturday 25th Fancy Dress Fun Walk - Celebrating Positive Body Image 5K walk in the Phoenix Park - meeting near the papal cross at 2pm Dress up as much or as little as you like… and in case of rain, make sure you bring your most colourful umbrella! If you are involved in an art class or youth group, why not work ...Continue reading

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2011 takes place from February 21st-25th. This year we have a wide range of information and fundraising events taking place - as ever we would ask for as much support as possible during this week. You can get involved by - Attending one of our events - Becoming a fan on Facebook or following us on Twitter - Sign up ...Continue reading

Bodywhys are today launching Bodywhys Youthconnect - a brand new online support service for Under 18s. The service is an evolution of the existing BodywhysConnect service which has been running successfully since 2003. YouthConnect will function as an online support group for those affected by eating disorders aged 13-18. Users can register via youthconnect.bodywhys.ie and will then be able ...Continue reading

This week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2010. The week runs from February 22nd-26th - a full list of events is available here. To play your part in raising awareness this week, you can: - Attend one of our events - Become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter - Sign up for our bi-monthly eBulletin, or recommend it to a friend ...Continue reading

Bodywhys launch Be Body Positive campaign Bodywhys - the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland - today launched the 'Be Body Positive' Campaign, encouraging young people to get involved in promoting a positive body image amongst their peers.The campaign, which is being launched as part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2010, is aimed at addressing an issue that young people have themselves ...Continue reading

A public talk on Eating Disorders in Adolescents will take place Tuesday, February 23rd Lucena Clinic, 59 Orwell Road, Rathgar Dublin 6 7:00pm-8:30pm   Talks will be given by Professor Fiona MacNicholas, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Jacinta Hastings, CEO of Bodywhys This event is free to attend but please register your interest in advance by emailing Marie.McCourt@sjog ...Continue reading

Lunchtime information talk on eating disorders and hwo to help a friend. At UCD Student Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4 On Wednesday February 24th at 1pm For further information email info@bodywhys.ieContinue reading

A public information evening will be held at Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Wednesday, February 24th Talk begins at 7pm   This talk will be given by Bodywhys Youth Development Officer, Fiona Flynn. This event is free and open to all.  Continue reading

 A public information evening will be held at The Grand Hotel, Wicklow Wednesday, February 24th Talk begins at 8pm   This talk will be given by Bodywhys Director, Marie Devine This event is free and open to all.Continue reading

An information evening for General Practitioners will be held at St Patrick's University Hospital, James Street, Dublin 8 Thursday, February 25th Talk begins at 7pm With Dr John Griffin, Toni O'Connor and Harriet Parsons (Bodywhys). This event is open to GPs only and is CME accredited. Please RSVP by fax to 01 249 3494, by phone on 01 ...Continue reading