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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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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
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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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February 23, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Post-PiLaR Support Group (Evening: All)
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6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Virtual Support Group
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7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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YouthConnect
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7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
02 Mar
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7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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Student Online Support Group
02 Mar
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7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Post-Pilar Support Group (Morning: Regulars)
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March 4, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
04 Mar
March 4, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PiLaR Programme
05 Mar
March 5, 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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YouthConnect
08 Mar
March 8, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
09 Mar
March 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 Mar
March 9, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Virtual Support Group
11 Mar
March 11, 2026    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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PiLaR Programme
12 Mar
March 12, 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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YouthConnect
15 Mar
March 15, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
16 Mar
March 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 Mar
March 16, 2026    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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Post-Pilar Support Group (Morning: Newcomers)
18 Mar
March 18, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
18 Mar
March 18, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PiLaR Programme
19 Mar
March 19, 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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YouthConnect
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March 22, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
23 Mar
March 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 Mar
March 23, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Post-PiLaR Support Group (Evening: All)
25 Mar
March 25, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Virtual Support Group
25 Mar
March 25, 2026    
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PiLaR Programme
26 Mar
March 26, 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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YouthConnect
29 Mar
March 29, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
30 Mar
March 30, 2026    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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Student Online Support Group
30 Mar
March 30, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
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Student Online Support Group
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Post-Pilar Support Group (Morning: Regulars)
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Virtual Support Group
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
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Post-Pilar Support Group (Morning: Newcomers)
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PiLaR Programme
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
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Post-PiLaR Support Group (Evening: All)
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YouthConnect
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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
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Student Online Support Group
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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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