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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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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
01 Oct
October 1, 2024    
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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Post - PiLaR Support Group (Morning)
02 Oct
October 2, 2024    
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 pilar@bodywhys.ie
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PiLaR Programme Week 4
03 Oct
October 3, 2024    
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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Regular Maudsley Group
08 Oct
October 8, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Conversations with Carers - Supporting LGBTQ+
14 Oct
October 14, 2024    
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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Student Online Support Group
14 Oct
October 14, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
14 Oct
October 14, 2024    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
15 Oct
October 15, 2024    
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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Post - PiLaR Support Group (Morning)
16 Oct
October 16, 2024    
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 pilar@bodywhys.ie
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
29 Oct
October 29, 2024    
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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Post - PiLaR Support Group (Evening)
30 Oct
October 30, 2024    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
A smaller facilitated support group for carers who have already attended the Bodywhys PiLaR Programme. Places are limited so booking is required with pilar@bodywhys.ie
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Events on October 1, 2024
01 Oct
New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
1 Oct 24
Events on October 2, 2024
02 Oct
Post - PiLaR Support Group (Morning)
2 Oct 24
Events on October 3, 2024
03 Oct
PiLaR Programme Week 4
3 Oct 24
Events on October 8, 2024
08 Oct
Regular Maudsley Group
8 Oct 24
Events on October 14, 2024
14 Oct
Conversations with Carers - Supporting LGBTQ+
14 Oct 24
14 Oct
Student Online Support Group
14 Oct 24
14 Oct
Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
14 Oct 24
Events on October 15, 2024
15 Oct
New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
15 Oct 24
Events on October 16, 2024
16 Oct
Post - PiLaR Support Group (Morning)
16 Oct 24
Events on October 29, 2024
29 Oct
New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
29 Oct 24
Events on October 30, 2024
30 Oct
Post - PiLaR Support Group (Evening)
30 Oct 24

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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HSE

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Office Admin phone: 01-2834963

Helpline service: 01-2107906

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