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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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BodywhysConnect
01 Dec
December 1, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Post-Pilar Support Group (Morning - Regulars)
03 Dec
December 3, 2025    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Virtual Support Group
03 Dec
December 3, 2025    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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PiLaR Programme
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December 4, 2025    
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YouthConnect
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December 7, 2025    
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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
08 Dec
December 8, 2025    
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Student Online Support Group
08 Dec
December 8, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
09 Dec
December 9, 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
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December 10, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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YouthConnect
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December 14, 2025    
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BodywhysConnect
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December 15, 2025    
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Post-Pilar Support Group (Morning - Newcomers)
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December 17, 2025    
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Virtual Support Group
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7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
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December 22, 2025    
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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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