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What do I say? Free family guide & PiLaR programme for family members.

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News

Statement from Bodywhys, The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland

Bodywhys welcomes the recent announcement by Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, ...

February 26, 2026
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Media Release: Bodywhys calls on communities across Ireland to get involved in Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026

Bodywhys recently marked a major milestone, hosting a celebratory event to commemorate 30 years of supporting people affected by...

February 17, 2026
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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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Events

Eating Disorders Awareness Week Events 2026

Eating Disorders Awareness Week Events 2025

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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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YouthConnect
05 Apr
April 5, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Regulars)
08 Apr
April 8, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
08 Apr
April 8, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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YouthConnect
12 Apr
April 12, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Conversations with Carers - Siblings
13 Apr
April 13, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
This group is a space to explore topics related to supporting someone with an eating disorder. Each online session will focus on a specific theme [...]
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BodywhysConnect
13 Apr
April 13, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
14 Apr
April 14, 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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Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Newcomers)
15 Apr
April 15, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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YouthConnect
19 Apr
April 19, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
20 Apr
April 20, 2026    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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Student Online Support Group
20 Apr
April 20, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
21 Apr
April 21, 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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Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Regulars)
22 Apr
April 22, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
22 Apr
April 22, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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YouthConnect
26 Apr
April 26, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
27 Apr
April 27, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Post PiLaR Support Group (Evening: All)
29 Apr
April 29, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Virtual Support Group
29 Apr
April 29, 2026    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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YouthConnect
5 Apr 26
Events on April 8, 2026
08 Apr
Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Regulars)
8 Apr 26
08 Apr
BodywhysConnect
8 Apr 26
Events on April 12, 2026
12 Apr
YouthConnect
12 Apr 26
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13 Apr
Conversations with Carers - Siblings
13 Apr 26
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BodywhysConnect
13 Apr 26
Events on April 14, 2026
14 Apr
New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
14 Apr 26
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15 Apr
Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Newcomers)
15 Apr 26
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19 Apr
YouthConnect
19 Apr 26
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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
20 Apr 26
20 Apr
Student Online Support Group
20 Apr 26
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21 Apr
New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
21 Apr 26
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22 Apr
Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Regulars)
22 Apr 26
22 Apr
BodywhysConnect
22 Apr 26
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26 Apr
YouthConnect
26 Apr 26
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BodywhysConnect
27 Apr 26
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Post PiLaR Support Group (Evening: All)
29 Apr 26
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Virtual Support Group
29 Apr 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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