Exams cause a very natural level of stress for the majority of people in schools, colleges and workplaces around the country every year. For some, however, the exam period can be a very particular trigger for the development or possible intensifying of eating disordered behaviour. For those affected by eating disorders, the pressures associated with […]

Easter can feel like a very pressurised time for a person with an eating disorder. Below are some tips and ideas to help over the coming days. – It is important to remember that it is just one day out of 365 days, so don’t panic. – Try and keep to your own routine around […]

Bodywhys is now on mycharity.ie so if you’re organising an event or taking part in one (like the upcoming mini marathon!) you can now use mycharity.ie to spread the word. The Bodywhys mycharity page can be found at www.mycharity.ie/charity/bodywhys If you would like any further information about Bodywhys fundraising, contact Aisling at fundraising@bodywhys.ie

The Bodywhys helpline will be closed this Thursday, March 17th. Support will be available throughout the day via email at alex@bodywhys.ie Other support services available this week include – Dublin (Central) Support Groups on Wednesday, March 16th – BodywhysConnect online group on Wednesday, March 16th – YouthConnect online group for 13-18 year olds on Sunday, […]

Bodywhys are seeking partipants for a research trial aimed at assessing the effectiveness of a new online mental health intervention called ‘SeeMySelf’ that looks at issues of body image and self-esteem. We are looking for participants (aged over 18) to complete the programme and to provide feedback on the programme and how you found it. […]

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2011 takes place from February 21st-25th. This year we have a wide range of information and fundraising events taking place – as ever we would ask for as much support as possible during this week. You can get involved by – Attending one of our events – Becoming a fan on […]

Bodywhys is currently recruiting support group volunteers in the Waterford area. Volunteers are required to commit to the service for a minimum of one year (2 – 4 hours a month). To be considered for a voluntary position within Bodywhys you must be:     * Over 20 years of age    * A good listener    * […]

From February 1st changes have been made to the Bodywhys Helpline to move towards more standardised hours of operation. The new helpline hours are as follows: Monday 19:30-21:30 Tuesday 10:30-12:30 Wednesday 19:30-21:30 Thursday 10:30-12:30 Friday 10:30-12:30 Sunday 19:30-21:30   Bodywhys are always looking for new volunteers for our helpline service – information and an application […]

Bodywhys Services Co-ordinator, Deirdre Cowman, will give a talk on ‘Eating Disorders and Mental Health’ at Swift Lecture Theatre St Patrick’s Hospital, Dublin 8 Wednesday 12th January at 7:30pm   This event is free to attend and open to all. Please arrive 10-15 minutes in advance if possible. This talk is part of the Aware […]

Bodywhys will today (January 4th) launch a new support group for people affected by eating disorders in the Cavan area. Bridge Street Centre, Bridge Street, CavanTuesday, January 4th at 7:30pm This new service is being launched in conjunction with the Eating Disorders project of the CAWT (Co-operation and Working Together) cross border health services partnership […]