Harriet Parsons, Training & Development Manager with Bodywhys said “When a person develops an eating disorder it affects the whole family – family life becomes stressful, relationships change and anxiety becomes the norm. Families need support to cope with this.”

Harriet Parsons, Training & Development Manager with Bodywhys said, “Looking back at 2017, we are struck by the extent to which men and friends and family members used our support groups.”

Harriet Parsons, Training & Development Manager with Bodywhys said “Four years ago, Bodywhys launched a free 4 week evening programme for family members and carers. To date, 340 people have received support through our PiLaR programme which has been provided across the country.”

Bodywhys: The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland can report a 10% increase in use of the organisation’s support services in 2016. This includes: A 33% increase in email support requests. A 30% increase in attendance at face-to-face support groups. A 14% increase in attendance at BodywhysConnect, online support groups. That 10% of helpline calls and […]

Bodywhys is aware of the discussion that has arisen in relation to the Netflix film, To The Bone which will be released on July 14th. The film, rated for those aged 15 and older, focuses on a 20 year old woman who is experiencing an eating disorder. Barry Murphy, Communications Officer with Bodywhys said: “Having […]

Breaking stereotypes key to combating eating disorders Eating Disorders Awareness Week February 27nd – March 5th 2017 Bodywhys: The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland can report that in 2016: There was a 57% increase in email support requests. That 10% of those who attended face-to-face eating disorder support group were men. That 34% of callers […]

Bodywhys: The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland can report in 2015 there was: A 48% overall increase in support emails A 19% increase in attendance at face-to-face support groups Compared to 2014, in 2015 there was a 19% increase in email contacts from those aged 36-55 and a 9% increase in helpline calls from this […]

Stanford research expert to discuss latest digital technologies in prevention and treatment of eating disorders Irish National Eating Disorders Conference: February 27th, 2016 Conference director Gerard Butcher, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, said: “Researcher and clinician Professor Megan Jones, Stanford University, California, will discuss the role of online interventions and their effectiveness for preventing the development of […]

Support requests show occurrence of eating disorders not confined to teenagers Eating Disorders Awareness Week February 22nd-28th 2016 #edaw2016 Bodywhys: The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland can report in 2015 there was: An 89% increase in helpline calls concerning callers aged 36-55 A 13% increase in calls concerning 15-18 year olds affected by an eating […]