The Christmas period can be particularly challenging for those affected by eating disorders. The build up to the season, changes in routine, expectations around socialising and food can contribute to stress, pressure and conflicted thoughts and feelings.   Click here to read our tips on coping with an eating disorder during Christmas. Support services Dublin […]

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 is approximately 60 minutes long. Click here to watch a trailer. Venues and dates: November update: […]

Annual Report 2015 PDF Bodywhys: The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland can report in 2015 there was:   A 48% overall increase in support emails A 19% increase in attendance at face-to-face support groups Compared to 2014, in 2015 there was 19% increase email contacts from those aged 36-55 and a 9% increase in helpline […]

This study will examine whether abrupt shifts of scheme modes can be linked to eating disorder behaviors, by using an “in the moment” real-time reporting system known as “ecological momentary assessment” (EMA). Who can take part?– Adults experiencing eating disorder symptoms.– An iOS/Android smartphone to install a free app “Metricwire”. How can you take part?1.   […]

Researchers are trying to determine whether there is a link between genetics and eating disorders. If you have had experience of an Anorexia Nervosa, are aged 12 and up, please contact Dr. Sara McDevitt, 083 8507717 or by email gedi.ireland@gmail.com Participation involves completing postal questionnaires and providing a saliva for genetic analysis. This project is […]

Are you aged 16-25? Have you used an online group for those living with an eating disorder? Click here to take part in a research survey Research Study **NOW CLOSED – October 2017** Researchers from Nottingham Trent University are currently working on a project titled “Supporting eating disorder recovery in young people”. The study is […]

Are you aged 20+ and a good listener? Bodywhys is recruiting volunteers for its support services: helpline volunteers, support groups facilitators, online support group facilitators and email support volunteers. If you’re interested in volunteering, please download an application form and return it to info@bodywhys.ie

Face-to-face support groups (18+) for May 2016 are as follows:     Dublin City: Wednesday, May 4th & Wednesday, May 18th (One group for people with eating disorders, and another for family and friends, on both dates) – 7:30pm Dublin: Wednesday, May 4th (TCD Students only). Note, this group starts at 6pm. Groups are free […]

April 2016 Orthorexia is a newly proposed eating disorder that involves obsession with a “clean” or “pure” diet. Currently, orthorexia is not listed as an official eating disorder, but many clinicians are seeing it in their offices. Research in this area is ongoing, and Lynn McGovern, MSc Applied Psychology student in Trinity College Dublin, would […]

Jennifer Barry, MSc Applied Psychology student in Trinity College Dublin, is conducting a qualitative study to explore the impact of an eating disorder diagnosis on one’s sense of self.     Are you aged 18 or over?Have you received a formal diagnosis of an eating disorder?Do you identify as being recovered from an eating disorder? […]