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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

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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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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BodywhysConnect
24 Feb
February 24, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Post-PiLaR Support Group (Evening)
26 Feb
February 26, 2025    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Virtual Support Group
26 Feb
February 26, 2025    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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YouthConnect
02 Mar
March 2, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Binge Eating Virtual Support Group
03 Mar
March 3, 2025    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
04 Mar
March 4, 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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Post-PiLaR Support Group (Morning)
05 Mar
March 5, 2025    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
05 Mar
March 5, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PiLaR Programme Week 1
06 Mar
March 6, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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YouthConnect
09 Mar
March 9, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Conversation with Carers: Supporting Someone with a Longstanding Eating Disorder
10 Mar
March 10, 2025    
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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BodywhysConnect
10 Mar
March 10, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Regular Maudsley Group
11 Mar
March 11, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Virtual Support Group
12 Mar
March 12, 2025    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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PiLaR Programme Week 2
13 Mar
March 13, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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YouthConnect
16 Mar
March 16, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
18 Mar
March 18, 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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Post-PiLaR Support Group (Morning)
19 Mar
March 19, 2025    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
19 Mar
March 19, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PiLaR Programme Week 3
20 Mar
March 20, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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YouthConnect
23 Mar
March 23, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
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March 24, 2025    
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Post-PiLaR Support Group (Evening)
26 Mar
March 26, 2025    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Virtual Support Group
26 Mar
March 26, 2025    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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PiLaR Programme Week 4
27 Mar
March 27, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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YouthConnect
30 Mar
March 30, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Binge Eating Virtual Support Group
31 Mar
March 31, 2025    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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Student Online Support Group
31 Mar
March 31, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
01 Apr
April 1, 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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Post-PiLaR Support Group (Morning)
02 Apr
April 2, 2025    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
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April 2, 2025    
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PiLaR Programme Week 1
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Conversation with Carers: Supporting Someone with a Longstanding Eating Disorder
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BodywhysConnect
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Regular Maudsley Group
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PiLaR Programme Week 2
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
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Binge Eating Virtual Support Group
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Student Online Support Group
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BodywhysConnect
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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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