MEDIA RELEASE Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025 Monday, February 24th-Sunday, March 2nd All Stories Matter 23rd February, 2025: For Immediate Release Eating disorders are serious and complex mental illnesses with increased risk of mortality and suicide. Whilst symptoms of an eating disorder often manifest through food, weight and exercise behaviours, they are not primarily […]

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Harriet Parsons, Training & Development Manager with Bodywhys said “When a person develops an eating disorder it affects the whole family – family life becomes stressful, relationships change and anxiety becomes the norm. Families need support to cope with this.”

Harriet Parsons, Training & Development Manager with Bodywhys said, “Looking back at 2017, we are struck by the extent to which men and friends and family members used our support groups.”

Harriet Parsons, Training & Development Manager with Bodywhys said “Four years ago, Bodywhys launched a free 4 week evening programme for family members and carers. To date, 340 people have received support through our PiLaR programme which has been provided across the country.”