Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, can today report that in 2014:   That 70% of calls to the organisation’s helpline were first time callers The majority of helpline calls (27%) concerned individuals affected by eating disorders aged between 25-35 years. The majority of calls (30%) concerned a person […]

Alice Cashman from University College Cork is researching the lived experiences of individuals with bulimia (18+). The study will focus particularly on the development of the disorder over time, the effects of public perception, their help-seeking behaviours and possible barriers to help-seeking. The research will take the form of semi-structured interviews with individuals who have […]

Are you supporting a family member with an eating disorder in the North East region? Bodywhys and Cavan/Monaghan Mental Health Services invite you to attend a free 4 week programme for families and friends. When: Commencing on Wednesday, 22nd April, 2015. 7:30pm-9:30pm. Where: Community Service Building, Cavan Road, Cootehill, Co. Cavan Booking: Places are limited. […]

Are you female, between the ages of 18 and 30 and living in Cork City? Would you like to learn about your eating behaviours? Researchers in Cork are looking for women who engage in different eating behaviours to participate in a study. Researchers are studying under-eating behaviours, grazing eating behaviours, binge eating behaviours and healthy […]

Reseearch participants are required for three studies, details of which have been added to our website. Study 1: Eating Disorders and Real-Life Reading Study 2: Mental Health and Wellbeing in Families Study 3: The Media and Body Image For further information, please see here.  

Bodywhys support services over Christmas 2014 include the following.     Email support will be available through alex@bodywhys.ie Online support groups, BodywhysConnect and YouthConnect will be operating as normal. The Bodywhys helpline, 1890 200 444, is closed December 24th-26th, 28th, 30th, 31st and January 1st

The lead up to and the Christmas period can be a very difficult time for someone affected by an eating disorder. A list of tips for coping with the Christmas period is available here.

During the summer, Siobhain Kehoe, MA student in IADT produced a short documentary called Perceived Perfection. The documentary features Bodywhys Services Co-ordinator, Harriet Parsons. You can watch it here.

Are you supporting a family member with an eating disorder in the Cork region? Bodywhys and Cork Mental Health Services invite you to attend a free 4 week programme for families and friends. When and Where: Commencing on Wednesday, 5th November, 2014. 7:30pm-9pm. Ravenscourt Day Hospital, St. Finbarr’s Campus, Douglas Road, Cork (opposite Blood Donor […]

Are you supporting a family member with an eating disorder in the Limerick region? Bodywhys and Limerick Mental Health Services invite you to attend 4 week programme for families and friends. When and Where: Commencing on Wednesday, 1st October, 2014 at 7:30pm. The Pastoral Centre, Denmark Street, Limerick. Booking: Places are limited. Attendance is free, […]