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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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Popular Resource Booklets

Guide for Families Talk to your GP Binge Eating Disorder Pharmacists Dentists Treatment Guide

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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PiLaR Programme
29 Jun
June 29, 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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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
29 Jun
June 29, 2026    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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BodywhysConnect
29 Jun
June 29, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
30 Jun
June 30, 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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YouthConnect
05 Jul
July 5, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PiLaR Programme
06 Jul
July 6, 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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Conversations with Carers - Supporting a Parent
07 Jul
July 7, 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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Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Regulars)
08 Jul
July 8, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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YouthConnect
12 Jul
July 12, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PiLaR Programme
13 Jul
July 13, 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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Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Newcomers)
15 Jul
July 15, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
15 Jul
July 15, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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YouthConnect
19 Jul
July 19, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PiLaR Programme
20 Jul
July 20, 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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BodywhysConnect
20 Jul
July 20, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Regular Maudsley Group
21 Jul
July 21, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Regulars)
22 Jul
July 22, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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YouthConnect
26 Jul
July 26, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Post PiLaR Support Group (Evening: All)
29 Jul
July 29, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
29 Jul
July 29, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PiLaR Programme
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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
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BodywhysConnect
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
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YouthConnect
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PiLaR Programme
6 Jul 26
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Conversations with Carers - Supporting a Parent
7 Jul 26
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08 Jul
Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Regulars)
8 Jul 26
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YouthConnect
12 Jul 26
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PiLaR Programme
13 Jul 26
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Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Newcomers)
15 Jul 26
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BodywhysConnect
15 Jul 26
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YouthConnect
19 Jul 26
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PiLaR Programme
20 Jul 26
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BodywhysConnect
20 Jul 26
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Regular Maudsley Group
21 Jul 26
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Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Regulars)
22 Jul 26
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YouthConnect
26 Jul 26
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Post PiLaR Support Group (Evening: All)
29 Jul 26
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BodywhysConnect
29 Jul 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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