As part of the First Fortnight festival, Bodywhys is supporting Overshadowed written by Eva O’ Connor (Sunday’s Child Theatre). It tells the story of Imogene, a young woman who develops an eating disorder and the subsequent impact on her school life, family and relationships. The play runs from January 6th-9th, 2016. Click here to book […]

When: Wednesday, 21st October, 7:30pm Where: Canis Major Clarion Hotel Speakers: Dr. Edmond O’ Mahony, Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Lead Eating Disorders Mary Harron, Eating Disorders Practitioner Jacinta Hastings, CEO, Bodywhys

        A lecture by Harriet Parsons, Services Co-ordinator at Bodywhys. When: February 11th Where: Lecture Theatre, Swift Centre, St. Patrick’s University Hospital, James’s St., Dublin 8. Time: 7.30pm With thanks to Aware Ireland.

Are you supporting a family member with an eating disorder in the South East region? Bodywhys and Carlow, Kilkenny and South Tipperary Mental Health Services invite you to attend a free 4 week programme for families and friends. When and Where: Commencing on Wednesday, 25th February, 2015. 7:30pm-9:30pm. Loughboy Parish Centre, Loughboy, Kilkenny Booking: Places […]

Tell us what you think about the mental health services  Do you use mental health services or are you significantly involved in the life of someone who does? Do you have something to say about your experience that you want the people who design, plan and deliver mental health services to hear? Paddy McGowan, interim […]

Do you use mental health services or are you significantly involved in the life of someone who does? Do you have something to say about your experience that you want the people who design, plan and deliver mental health services to hear? Paddy McGowan, interim Head of Service User, Family Member and Carer Engagement on […]

Bodywhys is starting free support group for friends and family of people affected by eating disorders in Sligo. Location: Markievicz House, Sligo Date and Time: 7:30pm – 9pm, 1st Wednesday of each month Starting: 5th March, 2014. No need to pre-register. Open to those aged 18+ What is a Bodywhys support group?

Are you supporting a family member with an eating disorder? PiLaR: Peer Led Resilience Bodywhys and Sligo/Leitrim Mental Health Services invite you to attend 6 week programme for families and friends. When and Where: Commencing on Wednesday, 15th January, 2014 at 7:30pm. Markievicz House, Sligo. Course 1: Wednesdays from  15th January – 19th February : […]

Eating Disorders Alpbach 2014 Anorexia and Bulimia nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity The 22nd International Conference When: October 16-18, 2014 Where: Alpbach, Tyrol, Austria  

          Date: Friday 22nd November 2013 Time: 10.30am – 4pm (tea/coffe/lunch provided)Location: European Parliament Offices, 43 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2 This event, hosted by Nessa Childers, MEP, will provide a forum to review, discuss and debate the often contentious topic of airbrushed, photo-shopped or digitally enhanced media images. Programme: 10.30 am […]