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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

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News

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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Career Opportunity: Communications Officer (Full-time) *Now closed*

We are currently recruiting for the role of Communications Officer on a full-time basis. About this role  Supporting the...

July 14, 2025
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Updated Bodywhys Resource – Free Treatment Guide

We’re delighted to share our free treatment guide has been updated. Hard copy guides are now available, to request...

June 12, 2025
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Events

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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Eating Disorders in Life Writing: Webinar

We are pleased to share details of ‘Eating Disorders in Life Writing’, a webinar about how poets and memoirists...

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Upcoming PiLaR programme: September 2025

Our next PiLaR programme for family members and friends begins on: Thursday, September 4th from 7-9pm online via Zoom...

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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 Support Group
29 Sep
September 29, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Binge Eating Virtual Support Group
29 Sep
September 29, 2025    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
30 Sep
September 30, 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
01 Oct
October 1, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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YouthConnect
05 Oct
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BodywhysConnect
06 Oct
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Virtual Support Group
08 Oct
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YouthConnect
12 Oct
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7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Student Online Support Group
13 Oct
October 13, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
13 Oct
October 13, 2025    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
14 Oct
October 14, 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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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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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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