Face-to-face support groups (18+) for April 2016 are as follows:     Dublin City: Wednesday, 6th April & Wednesday, 20th April (One group for people with eating disorders, and another for family and friends, on both dates) – 7:30pm Dublin: Wednesday, 6th April (TCD Students only). Note, this group starts at 6pm. Groups are free […]

          #edconf16 Saturday, February 27th, 2016 Keynote Speakers: Prof. Megan Jones, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Stanford University, California Topic ‘New Technologies in the Prevention and Treatment of Eating Disorders’ Prof. Donal O’Shea, Consultant Endocrinologist, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin. When and Where: 09:30-16:30 (registration is from 9am) St. Patrick’s University […]

An open evening for young people and families affected by eating disorders. On the evening, Prof. Fiona McNicholas will be joined by a panel of guests including Dr. Cliodhna O’Connor, Dr. Lesley O’Hara, Harriet Parsons and Ivan Sisk who will share their experiences and perspectives on eating disorders. The evening will also be of interest […]

As part of the First Fortnight festival, Bodywhys is supporting Overshadowed written by Eva O’ Connor (Sunday’s Child Theatre). It tells the story of Imogene, a young woman who develops an eating disorder and the subsequent impact on her school life, family and relationships. The play runs from January 6th-9th, 2016. Click here to book […]

When: Wednesday, 21st October, 7:30pm Where: Canis Major Clarion Hotel Speakers: Dr. Edmond O’ Mahony, Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Lead Eating Disorders Mary Harron, Eating Disorders Practitioner Jacinta Hastings, CEO, Bodywhys

        A lecture by Harriet Parsons, Services Co-ordinator at Bodywhys. When: February 11th Where: Lecture Theatre, Swift Centre, St. Patrick’s University Hospital, James’s St., Dublin 8. Time: 7.30pm With thanks to Aware Ireland.

Are you supporting a family member with an eating disorder in the South East region? Bodywhys and Carlow, Kilkenny and South Tipperary Mental Health Services invite you to attend a free 4 week programme for families and friends. When and Where: Commencing on Wednesday, 25th February, 2015. 7:30pm-9:30pm. Loughboy Parish Centre, Loughboy, Kilkenny Booking: Places […]

Tell us what you think about the mental health services  Do you use mental health services or are you significantly involved in the life of someone who does? Do you have something to say about your experience that you want the people who design, plan and deliver mental health services to hear? Paddy McGowan, interim […]

Do you use mental health services or are you significantly involved in the life of someone who does? Do you have something to say about your experience that you want the people who design, plan and deliver mental health services to hear? Paddy McGowan, interim Head of Service User, Family Member and Carer Engagement on […]

Bodywhys is starting free support group for friends and family of people affected by eating disorders in Sligo. Location: Markievicz House, Sligo Date and Time: 7:30pm – 9pm, 1st Wednesday of each month Starting: 5th March, 2014. No need to pre-register. Open to those aged 18+ What is a Bodywhys support group?