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Media Release – 19.5% increase in use of eating disorder support services highlights breadth of support needs

September 25, 2024

Media Release – 19.5% increase in use of eating disorder support services highlights breadth of support needs

Media Release – Eating disorder recovery and beyond: Respecting individuality and identity

February 20, 2024

Media Release – Eating disorder recovery and beyond: Respecting individuality and identity

Media Release – Over 3,500 family members supported by free online eating disorders programme

July 17, 2023

Media Release – OVER 3,500 FAMILY MEMBERS SUPPORTED BY FREE ONLINE EATING DISORDERS PROGRAMME

Media Release: EDAW 2023 – BREAKING THE STIGMA: MALE EXPERIENCES WITH EATING DISORDERS AND BODY IMAGE

February 25, 2023

EDAW 2023 – BREAKING THE STIGMA: MALE EXPERIENCES WITH EATING DISORDERS AND BODY IMAGE

Media Release: Achill to Athens cycle raises 48,000 for charity

March 16, 2022

Media Release: Achill to Athens cycle raises 48,000 for charity

Media Release: People with eating disorders face ‘Hidden Challenges’

February 25, 2022

Media Release: People with eating disorders face ‘Hidden Challenges’

Over 600 family members supported by free eating disorders programme

February 24, 2019

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.”

Surge in need for support debunks eating disorders myth

October 15, 2018

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.”

Supporting families key to recovery and resilience in eating disorders

February 26, 2018

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.”

Range of services remain vital in supporting people affected by eating disorders

August 2, 2017

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 […]