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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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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
27 Apr
April 27, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Post PiLaR Support Group (Evening: All)
29 Apr
April 29, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Virtual Support Group
29 Apr
April 29, 2026    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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YouthConnect
03 May
May 3, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Regulars)
06 May
May 6, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
06 May
May 6, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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YouthConnect
10 May
May 10, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
11 May
May 11, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
12 May
May 12, 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: Newcomers)
13 May
May 13, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Virtual Support Group
13 May
May 13, 2026    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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PiLaR Programme
14 May
May 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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YouthConnect
17 May
May 17, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Conversations with Carers - Body Image
18 May
May 18, 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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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
18 May
May 18, 2026    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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Student Online Support Group
18 May
May 18, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
19 May
May 19, 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)
20 May
May 20, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
20 May
May 20, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PiLaR Programme
21 May
May 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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YouthConnect
24 May
May 24, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
25 May
May 25, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Post PiLaR Support Group (Evening: All)
27 May
May 27, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Virtual Support Group
27 May
May 27, 2026    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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PiLaR Programme
28 May
May 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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BodywhysConnect
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Post PiLaR Support Group (Evening: All)
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Virtual Support Group
29 Apr 26
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YouthConnect
3 May 26
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Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Regulars)
6 May 26
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BodywhysConnect
6 May 26
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YouthConnect
10 May 26
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BodywhysConnect
11 May 26
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
12 May 26
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Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Newcomers)
13 May 26
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Virtual Support Group
13 May 26
Events on May 14, 2026
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PiLaR Programme
14 May 26
Events on May 17, 2026
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YouthConnect
17 May 26
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Conversations with Carers - Body Image
18 May 26
18 May
Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
18 May 26
18 May
Student Online Support Group
18 May 26
Events on May 19, 2026
19 May
New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
19 May 26
Events on May 20, 2026
20 May
Post PiLaR Support Group (Morning: Regulars)
20 May 26
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BodywhysConnect
20 May 26
Events on May 21, 2026
21 May
PiLaR Programme
21 May 26
Events on May 24, 2026
24 May
YouthConnect
24 May 26
Events on May 25, 2026
25 May
BodywhysConnect
25 May 26
Events on May 27, 2026
27 May
Post PiLaR Support Group (Evening: All)
27 May 26
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Virtual Support Group
27 May 26
Events on May 28, 2026
28 May
PiLaR Programme
28 May 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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