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News

Budget 2026 – Statement from Bodywhys, The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland

Bodywhys – The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland – welcomes the recent announcement by Minister of State for Mental...

October 20, 2025
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Media Release – Bodywhys launches new school wellbeing programme in response to rising body image and eating disorder concerns in Irish schools

Media Release - Bodywhys launches new school wellbeing programme in response to rising body image and eating disorder concerns...

October 16, 2025
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Appointment of New Bodywhys CEO

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Harriet Parsons as the new CEO of Bodywhys, succeeding Jacinta Hastings,...

August 20, 2025
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Events

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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Upcoming PiLaR programme: November 2025

Our next PiLaR programme for family members and friends begins on: Thursday, November 6th from 7-9pm online via Zoom...

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Upcoming New Maudsley Carer Skills Workshop (4th & 5th October 2025)

We are pleased to share details of an upcoming New Maudsley Skills Workshop with Jenny Langley and Gill Todd...

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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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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
28 Oct
October 28, 2025    
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
29 Oct
October 29, 2025    
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YouthConnect
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BodywhysConnect
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Post-Pilar Support Group (Morning - Regulars)
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Virtual Support Group
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November 5, 2025    
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PiLaR Programme
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YouthConnect
09 Nov
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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
10 Nov
November 10, 2025    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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Student Online Support Group
10 Nov
November 10, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
11 Nov
November 11, 2025    
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
12 Nov
November 12, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
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Post-Pilar Support Group (Morning - Newcomers)
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PiLaR Programme
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November 23, 2025    
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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
24 Nov
November 24, 2025    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
25 Nov
November 25, 2025    
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 (Evening - Newcomers and regulars)
26 Nov
November 26, 2025    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
26 Nov
November 26, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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November 27, 2025    
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PiLaR Programme
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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
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Student Online Support Group
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
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BodywhysConnect
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Post-Pilar Support Group (Morning - Newcomers)
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PiLaR Programme
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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
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Post-Pilar Support Group (Evening - Newcomers and regulars)
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BodywhysConnect
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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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