Bodywhys | The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland

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Bodywhys | The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland

Support Services

Bodywhys helpline, online groups and email support.

GETTING TREATMENT

Treatment options, information on recovery and where to go to get help.

SUPPORTING SOMEONE

What do I say? Free family guide & PiLaR programme for family members.

PROFESSIONAL & EDUCATION

Free school talks and resources for professionals.

Service Directory

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News

Media Release: Minister Mary Butler TD launches Bodywhys 2025 Annual Report as organisation marks 30 years supporting people affected by eating disorders

16 July 2026: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Photos available via Conor McCabe photography – info@conormccabe.ie) Published by Bodywhys – The...

July 17, 2026

Bodywhys Annual Report 2025

We are very pleased to announce the release of the Bodywhys Annual Report for 2025. This serves as a...

July 16, 2026

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, ...

February 26, 2026

Events

Upcoming PiLaR programme: June 2026

Our next PiLaR programme for family members and friends begins on Tuesday 13th January from 7-9pm online via Zoom

Eating Disorders Awareness Week Events 2026

Eating Disorders Awareness Week Events 2025

Upcoming PiLaR programme: January 2026

Our next PiLaR programme for family members and friends begins on Tuesday 13th January from 7-9pm online via Zoom

Popular Resource Booklets

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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Upcoming Events

Common Myths

You have to be thin to have an eating disorder

It's just a silly diet

It's a teenage phase