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News

Statement from Bodywhys, The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland

Following recent concerns over safety and harmful content, Bodywhys will cease engagement with platform X. Our organisation is committed...

January 19, 2026
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Festive Period 2025: Support Services

Find details of our support services that will be running throughout the Christmas holidays and the New Year 2025....

December 12, 2025
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026

We are delighted to announce that the theme for Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 will be “Eating Disorders: Exploring...

December 11, 2025
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Events

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026: Register Your Interest

We are delighted to announce that the theme for Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 will be “Eating Disorders: Exploring...

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Upcoming PiLaR programme: January 2026

Our next PiLaR programme for family members and friends begins on Tuesday 13th January from 7-9pm online via Zoom

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Official Launch of Bodywhys New Secondary Schools Programme, ‘Inside Out’.

We are thrilled to announce the official launch of our new secondary school programme ‘Inside Out.’ Developed in collaboration...

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Our Mission

Our mission is to ensure support, awareness and understanding of eating disorder amongst the wide community as well as advocating for the right and healthcare need of people affected by eating disorder.

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Upcoming Events

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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
26 Jan
January 26, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An 8 workshop series for carers, introducing carers to the New Maudsley Carer Skills. Places are limited so booking is required with: pilar@bodywhys.ie
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BodywhysConnect
26 Jan
January 26, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PiLaR Programme
27 Jan
January 27, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A four week support, knowledge and skills programme for anyone caring for or supporting a person with an eating disorder. Places are unlimited and booking [...]
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Post-PiLaR Support Group (Evening: All)
28 Jan
January 28, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Virtual Support Group
28 Jan
January 28, 2026    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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YouthConnect
01 Feb
February 1, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PiLaR Programme
03 Feb
February 3, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A four week support, knowledge and skills programme for anyone caring for or supporting a person with an eating disorder. Places are unlimited and booking [...]
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Post-Pilar Support Group (Morning: Regulars)
04 Feb
February 4, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
04 Feb
February 4, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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YouthConnect
08 Feb
February 8, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
09 Feb
February 9, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An 8 workshop series for carers, introducing carers to the New Maudsley Carer Skills. Places are limited so booking is required with: pilar@bodywhys.ie
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BodywhysConnect
09 Feb
February 9, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Conversations with Carers: Eating Disorders and ADHD
10 Feb
February 10, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Virtual Support Group
11 Feb
February 11, 2026    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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YouthConnect
15 Feb
February 15, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
16 Feb
February 16, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An 8 workshop series for carers, introducing carers to the New Maudsley Carer Skills. Places are limited so booking is required with: pilar@bodywhys.ie
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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
16 Feb
February 16, 2026    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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Regular Maudsley Group
17 Feb
February 17, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Post-Pilar Support Group (Morning: Newcomers)
18 Feb
February 18, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
18 Feb
February 18, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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YouthConnect
22 Feb
February 22, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
23 Feb
February 23, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An 8 workshop series for carers, introducing carers to the New Maudsley Carer Skills. Places are limited so booking is required with: pilar@bodywhys.ie
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BodywhysConnect
23 Feb
February 23, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Post-PiLaR Support Group (Evening: All)
25 Feb
February 25, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Virtual Support Group
25 Feb
February 25, 2026    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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BodywhysConnect
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PiLaR Programme
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Post-PiLaR Support Group (Evening: All)
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Virtual Support Group
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YouthConnect
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PiLaR Programme
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Post-Pilar Support Group (Morning: Regulars)
4 Feb 26
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BodywhysConnect
4 Feb 26
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YouthConnect
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
9 Feb 26
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BodywhysConnect
9 Feb 26
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Conversations with Carers: Eating Disorders and ADHD
10 Feb 26
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Virtual Support Group
11 Feb 26
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15 Feb
YouthConnect
15 Feb 26
Events on February 16, 2026
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
16 Feb 26
16 Feb
Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
16 Feb 26
Events on February 17, 2026
17 Feb
Regular Maudsley Group
17 Feb 26
Events on February 18, 2026
18 Feb
Post-Pilar Support Group (Morning: Newcomers)
18 Feb 26
18 Feb
BodywhysConnect
18 Feb 26
Events on February 22, 2026
22 Feb
YouthConnect
22 Feb 26
Events on February 23, 2026
23 Feb
New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
23 Feb 26
23 Feb
BodywhysConnect
23 Feb 26
Events on February 25, 2026
25 Feb
Post-PiLaR Support Group (Evening: All)
25 Feb 26
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Virtual Support Group
25 Feb 26

Common Myths

You have to be thin to have an eating disorder
It's just a silly diet
It's a teenage phase

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