Research focus: Are you a parent? Have you had experience with support services for the treatment of your child’s eating disorder?   Researchers from DCU’s School of Health and Human Performance are conducting a study to explore people’s experiences of support services for Eating Disorders in Ireland. They are particularly interested in […]

An exploration of the experience of living with and supporting a person with an eating disorder: a partner’s perspective My name is Patricia O’Connor. I am a PhD student at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin and am currently undertaking a research study. This study aims to build on the very small […]

Overview This 10-week diploma will introduce and examine key themes in the spectrum of eating disorders. Eating disorders encompass a wide field and include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder and other food-related disorders. These disorders are as prevalent as they are misunderstood and this diploma seeks to dispel many of the myths that have […]

May 3rd, 2013 Recently, there was a technical fault in that we were unable to send out email reminders for our online groups. This issue has now been resolved. Thank you for bearing with us.

Online entries for the 2013 Flora Women’s Mini Marathon are now open – you can apply online now via the Mini Marathon Website Be part of the Bodywhys team and help us raise much needed funds – you can run, jog or walk the marathon. Bodywhys can provide you with a sponsorship card and Bodywhys tshirt. […]

Bodywhys is currently recruiting face to face support group volunteers in the Sligo area. What is a Bodywhys support group? Commitment: Volunteers are required to commit to the service for 2 – 4 hours per month, and a minimum of one year. Requirements: To be considered for a voluntary position within Bodywhys you must be: […]

***February 13th*** Our e-mail systems, including the Alex e-mail support service, are now back to normal.  Thank you for bearing with us.

For more on Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2013 see here.

SeeMySelf – is an online psycho-education programme designed for young people aged 15-24. This programme focuses on different issues such as self-esteem, body image and media, and culture. Participants work through each of the six modules week by week, and are supported by an online supporter who will check in with them online once a […]

February 12th Our helpline is now operational again. Thank you for bearing with us. The line is open until 12:30pm today, Tuesday, Feb 12th. For a full list of opening hours and information about the helpline, see here. The number to contact is 1890 200 444. This service is open to people affecting by eating […]