The Bodywhys Annual Report 2013 is now available. Support Services In 2013, Bodywhys dealt with 546 support email requests. 78% of those were from people with eating disorders, 19% were from family and friends.   48% of those who used the Bodywhys helpline were people with eating disorders, whilst 47% […]

What and who? Bettie Marie Burger-Smith, General Manager at the Brandon House Hotel, New Ross, is undertaking a 364 km walk – from Belfast to Wexford as a fundraiser with all proceeds going to Bodywhys. When? Starting on May 5th at the Titanic Centre Belfast (10am), Bettie-Marie will walk on average of approx 28 km per day.  ‘An Trek Fada’ will conclude […]

Welcome to the ‘Let’s Be Positive’ Programme Public Relations students from Dundalk Institute of Technology have developed the ‘Let’s Be Positive’ programme in conjunction with Bodywhys. This three day programme (April 9th-April 11th) is for secondary school students in the North East area, including Cavan, Louth, Meath and Monaghan. The programme encourages students to reflect […]

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?

Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) 2014 takes place from February 24th – March 2nd, 2014. Click here for the calendar of events   #EDAW2014 Bodywhys Facebook Bodywhys Twitter  

Establishing a holistic account of what life is like for adolescents affected by eating disorders in Ireland. We are a team of researchers from Saint John of God Hospitaller Services and University College Dublin. We are interested in talking to 15-18 year olds about their experiences of living with an eating disorder. In particular, we […]

Are you supporting a family member with an eating disorder? PiLaR: Peer Led Resilience Bodywhys and Sligo/Leitrim Mental Health Services invite you to attend 6 week programme for families and friends. When and Where: Commencing on Wednesday, 15th January, 2014 at 7:30pm. Markievicz House, Sligo. Course 1: Wednesdays from  15th January – 19th February : […]

Bodywhys support services through the Christmas period.   Christmas tips   Helpline – closed Christmas Day (Dec 25th), St. Stephen’s Day (Dec 26th), New Year’s Eve (Dec 31st), New Year’s Eve (Jan 1st). The helpline will operate as normal at all other times.   Support groups – Trinity College Dublin, closed until January 15th, 2014. […]

Bodywhys, in cojunction with the Union of Students in Ireland, is researching students’ knowledge of eating disorders and their impressions of individuals affected by this issue. The survey is anonymous, completely voluntary and takes 5-15 minutes to complete. If you are a third level student in Ireland, please check your mailbox to find out more. […]

The 10th of October is World Mental Health Day, an initiative of the World Federation of Mental Health. The theme this year is ‘Mental Health and older adults’.  This is an opportunity for Bodywhys to raise awareness of the issue of eating disorders among older adults. There is a misconception that eating disorders only affect […]