Bodywhys – the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland – today launched a booklet offering information and support to the parents of those affected by eating disorders.
The booklet – “Eating Disorders – A Resource for Parents” – gives a broad range of information about identifying and understanding eating disorders, as well as answering some of the most frequently asked questions parents may have.
Bodywhys have developed the resource in response to ongoing support requests from parents across the country.
Jacinta Hastings, CEO of Bodywhys, said, “Parents can often feel scared and confused when their child is having an issue with an eating disorder. The path towards recovery can be a struggle for the whole family, and there is a real need for understanding at this time.
“Bodywhys believe that the most important thing a parent can do is to inform themselves about eating disorders so that they are better equipped to support their child.
“With this new resource, we hope to assist parents in achieving that goal, while at the same time encouraging them to seek support for themselves.”
Eating Disorders – A Resource for Parents will be formally launched by Miriam O’Callaghan tonight, October 22nd, at the Oisín Gallery, Westland Row at 6:00pm.
Copies of the booklet are available from the Bodywhys head office by calling 01 2834963 or emailing info@bodywhys.ie
People can and do recover from eating disorders
– ENDS –
Notes for Editors
- Bodwhys – the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland – is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders.
- Bodywhys Helpline Number : LoCall 1890 200 444
- A PDF copy of the Parents Resource is available online here.
- Parents represent 24% of those who contact Bodywhys support services
- The Focus on Recovery exhibition will run from Thursday 22nd to Saturday 31st October at the Oisín Gallery, 44 Westland Row, Dublin 2.
For further information, please contact:
Ruth Ní Eidhin, Communications Officer
Tel: 01 283 4963 M: 087 776 9708
