Bodywhys - The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland

From November, our Cavan support group will switch to being a group for friends and family members. If you are currently supporting a loved one through an experience of an eating disorder, this group is designed to provide you with some additional support for yourself. As with all Bodywhys support groups, the service is provided free of charge and there ...Continue reading

Unfortunately the Donegal group will be cancelled on the 13th July. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you are looking for support please email alex@bodywhys.ie, or see www.bodywhys.ie for details of our online support group.Continue reading

Exams cause a very natural level of stress for the majority of people in schools, colleges and workplaces around the country every year. For some, however, the exam period can be a very particular trigger for the development or possible intensifying of eating disordered behaviour. For those affected by eating disorders, the pressures associated with exams can pose a particular ...Continue reading

Bodywhys are seeking partipants for a research trial aimed at assessing the effectiveness of a new online mental health intervention called ‘SeeMySelf’ that looks at issues of body image and self-esteem. We are looking for participants (aged over 18) to complete the programme and to provide feedback on the programme and how you found it. The programme consists of six ...Continue reading

Christmas can be a particularly challenging time for people affected by eating disorders. The Bodywhys 'Tips for Coping with Christmas' are now available online here. Don't forget support is available via our helpline, support groups and online support services.Continue reading

A talk on 'Understanding Eating Disorders' will be held at St John of God Hospital on Monday, May 10th at 8pm. The talk is by Fiona Flynn (Bodywhys) and is part of the 'Minding the Mind' Public Lecture Series 2010.     St John of God Hospital, Stillorgan is located just off the N11 and is accessible via bus routes  46a, 63 ...Continue reading

The youthconnect online support group for people aged 18 and under will be going ahead on Easter Sunday from 7pm - 8.30pm. Please click here for further details. We recognise that Easter can be a difficult time for people so this support service will be there for anyone needing some support this Easter. Also remember that the email support service ...Continue reading

The Bodywhys helpline will be closed on 2nd April, open on 3rd April (11am-1pm), and closed 4th and 5th April. Please click here for further information.Continue reading

The Bodywhys telephone helpline will be closed on St. Patrick's Day, 17th MArch, 2010.   Please see here for full details of helpline hours.Continue reading

The Bodywhys Helpline will be closed this Monday because of the Bank Holiday. Helpline hours over the coming days are as follows: Saturday: 11am-1pm Sunday: 7pm-9pm Monday: Closed Tuesday: 12:30-2:30pm Also please note that the Galway support group will take place on Tuesday, August 4th, at 7:30pm at the MS Society, Raleigh Row, GalwayContinue reading

The Bodywhys Dublin Support Group for Family and Friends will be running twice monthly from May onwards.Meetings will take place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, at 7:30pm.Continue reading

The Bodywhys Helpline is now open seven days per week - click on the link below for full details. Mondays              07:30pm - 09:30pm Tuesdays             12:30pm - 02:30pm Wednesdays        07:30pm - 09:30pm Thursdays            10:00am - 12:00pm Fridays                12:30pm - 02:30pm Saturdays            11:00am - 01:00pm Sundays              07:00pm - 09:00pm Continue reading

Christmas can be a paricularly difficult time for a person affected by an eating disorder.It is important to seek support at this time.The Bodywhys Helpline (1800 200 444) will be open until December 23rd and will open again on December 28th.Text 'support' to 53305 for details of Helpline opening hours.   Bodywhys' Top Tips: Try and keep your ...Continue reading