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Treatment options, information on recovery and where to go to get help.

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SUPPORTING SOMEONE

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

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PROFESSIONAL & EDUCATION

Free school talks and resources for professionals.

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News

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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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, ...

December 2, 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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Student Online Support Group
27 Nov
November 27, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
28 Nov
November 28, 2023    
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 adminsupport@bodywhys.ie
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BodywhysConnect
29 Nov
November 29, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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YouthConnect
03 Dec
December 3, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
04 Dec
December 4, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
05 Dec
December 5, 2023    
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 adminsupport@bodywhys.ie
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Regular Maudsley Group
06 Dec
December 6, 2023    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A Support group focused on the application of New Maudsley Carer Skills to caring for a loved one with an eating disorder. This is a [...]
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YouthConnect
10 Dec
December 10, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Men's online support group
11 Dec
December 11, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
12 Dec
December 12, 2023    
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 adminsupport@bodywhys.ie
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Post-Pilar Support Group
13 Dec
December 13, 2023    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
A smaller facilitated support group for carers who have already attended the Bodywhys PiLaR Programme. Places are limited so booking is required with adminsupport@bodywhys.ie
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BodywhysConnect
13 Dec
December 13, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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YouthConnect
17 Dec
December 17, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
18 Dec
December 18, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
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December 27, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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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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YouthConnect
3 Dec 23
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BodywhysConnect
4 Dec 23
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
5 Dec 23
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06 Dec
Regular Maudsley Group
6 Dec 23
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YouthConnect
10 Dec 23
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Men's online support group
11 Dec 23
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
12 Dec 23
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Post-Pilar Support Group
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BodywhysConnect
13 Dec 23
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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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