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News

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
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Media Release: Bodywhys calls on communities across Ireland to get involved in Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026

Bodywhys recently marked a major milestone, hosting a celebratory event to commemorate 30 years of supporting people affected by...

February 17, 2026
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Statement from Bodywhys, The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland

Following recent concerns over safety and harmful content, Bodywhys will cease engagement with platform X. Our organisation is committed...

January 19, 2026
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Events

Eating Disorders Awareness Week Events 2026

Eating Disorders Awareness Week Events 2025

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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

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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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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

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BodywhysConnect
31 Aug
August 31, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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YouthConnect
06 Sep
September 6, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PiLaR Programme
07 Sep
September 7, 2026    
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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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
08 Sep
September 8, 2026    
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: Regulars)
09 Sep
September 9, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
09 Sep
September 9, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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YouthConnect
13 Sep
September 13, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PiLaR Programme
14 Sep
September 14, 2026    
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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BodywhysConnect
14 Sep
September 14, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
15 Sep
September 15, 2026    
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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Regular Maudsley Group
15 Sep
September 15, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Newcomers)
16 Sep
September 16, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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YouthConnect
20 Sep
September 20, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PiLaR Programme
21 Sep
September 21, 2026    
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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Conversations with Carers - Supporting Two People
22 Sep
September 22, 2026    
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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Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Regulars)
23 Sep
September 23, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
23 Sep
September 23, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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YouthConnect
27 Sep
September 27, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PiLaR Programme
28 Sep
September 28, 2026    
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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Student Online Support Group
28 Sep
September 28, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
29 Sep
September 29, 2026    
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: All)
30 Sep
September 30, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
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YouthConnect
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PiLaR Programme
7 Sep 26
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
8 Sep 26
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Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Regulars)
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BodywhysConnect
9 Sep 26
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YouthConnect
13 Sep 26
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PiLaR Programme
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BodywhysConnect
14 Sep 26
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
15 Sep 26
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Regular Maudsley Group
15 Sep 26
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Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Newcomers)
16 Sep 26
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YouthConnect
20 Sep 26
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PiLaR Programme
21 Sep 26
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Conversations with Carers - Supporting Two People
22 Sep 26
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Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Regulars)
23 Sep 26
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BodywhysConnect
23 Sep 26
Events on September 27, 2026
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YouthConnect
27 Sep 26
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PiLaR Programme
28 Sep 26
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Student Online Support Group
28 Sep 26
Events on September 29, 2026
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
29 Sep 26
Events on September 30, 2026
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Post PiLaR Support Group (Evening: All)
30 Sep 26

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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