Are you supporting a family member with an eating disorder in the Waterford region? Bodywhys invites you to attend a free programme for families and friends. Poster – PDF Dates: 4 Mondays – it is important to attend all 4 evenings. May 8th May 15th May 22nd May 29th Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm Venue: St […]

Are you supporting a family member with an eating disorder in the Kerry region? Bodywhys invites you to attend a free programme for families and friends. Kerry – Evening programme – poster PDF  Dates: 4 Mondays March 20th March 27th April 3rd April 10th Time: 6pm-8pm Venue: The Rose Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry ——————- Contact Details: […]

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2017: February 27th – March 5th. What’s happening?  #EDAW2017 February 24th: The Second Irish National Eating Disorder Conference Monday 27th February: 12pm – 2pm – St Angela’s College Sligo – Presentation, Service Information & Health Promotion stand. Wednesday 1st March: – 9am – 2pm – Sligo University Hospital – Eating Disorders […]

The Second Irish National Eating Disorders Conference has been confirmed for Friday, February 24th. Poster – PDF Conference website: http://www.conferencenetworking.ie/ Where: Art Deco Trinity Gas Building, 24 D’Olier Street, Dublin 2 Time: From 9am – 4:30pm. Keynote Speakers Prof. J. Hubert Lacey, Professor Emeritus, St. George’s Hospital, University of London. Prof. Lacey will speak on […]

Face-to-face support groups (18+) for January 2017 are as follows: Dublin City: Wednesday, January 4th & Wednesday, January 18th (One group for people with eating disorders, and another for family and friends, on both dates) – 7:30pm Groups are free to attend, registration is not required. Further information about the groups can be found through […]

Face-to-face support groups (18+) for January 2017 are as follows:     Dublin City: Wednesday, January 4th & Wednesday, January 18th (One group for people with eating disorders, and another for family and friends, on both dates) – 7:30pm Groups are free to attend, registration is not required. Further information about the groups can be […]

The Christmas period can be particularly challenging for those affected by eating disorders. The build up to the season, changes in routine, expectations around socialising and food can contribute to stress, pressure and conflicted thoughts and feelings.   Click here to read our tips on coping with an eating disorder during Christmas. Support services Dublin […]

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 is approximately 60 minutes long. Click here to watch a trailer. Venues and dates: November update: […]

Annual Report 2015 PDF Bodywhys: The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland can report in 2015 there was:   A 48% overall increase in support emails A 19% increase in attendance at face-to-face support groups Compared to 2014, in 2015 there was 19% increase email contacts from those aged 36-55 and a 9% increase in helpline […]