#bodywhys

# bodywhys - Tuesday 17 May, 2022

# Mental Health

Progress made on eating disorder services 'somewhat slow', politicians to be told

May 17th 2022, 6:30 AM 4,546 Views 0 Comments

Presentations of eating disorders in the health service have significantly increased over the last several years.

# bodywhys - Sunday 26 September, 2021

Cycling 6,000km to Athens after conquering a heart condition, depression and an eating disorder

# In Gear

From The42

# In Gear

Cycling 6,000km to Athens after conquering a heart condition, depression and an eating disorder

Sep 26th 2021, 8:00 AM 27,441 Views 4 Comments

Former Dublin minor hurler Cormac Ryan is raising money for Pieta House and Bodywhys.

# bodywhys - Monday 3 May, 2021

# Aislinn And Roisin

'The eating disorder crept in': Kilkenny twins on their experience dealing with anorexia during lockdown

May 3rd 2021, 10:30 AM 43,878 Views 0 Comments

Aislinn and Roisin Duggan (23) are in recovery after several years dealing with their eating disorders.

# bodywhys - Saturday 20 February, 2021

# Pandemic Impact

'More and more students are coping with anxiety through either restricting their eating or binge eating'

Feb 20th 2021, 6:30 PM 21,395 Views 12 Comments

Dr Aoife O’Sullivan, a GP treating UCC students, writes about the impact of the pandemic on her patients.

# bodywhys - Saturday 13 February, 2021

# Pandemic Impact

People with eating disorders presenting more unwell since pandemic

Feb 13th 2021, 7:01 AM 15,736 Views 8 Comments

Rises in acute presentations and significant increases in referrals to specialist teams also reported.

# bodywhys - Thursday 14 January, 2021

# Funding Failure

Extra funding promised for eating disorder services last year was spent elsewhere

Jan 14th 2021, 9:30 PM 14,657 Views 7 Comments

Since 2018, just over 3% of money allocated to improve supports and treatment was actually spent on this by HSE.

# bodywhys - Tuesday 22 December, 2020

# Food

Advice for people with eating disorders, and their loved ones, this Christmas

Dec 22nd 2020, 6:30 PM 13,482 Views 0 Comments

Some people start to deny themselves food in the weeks leading up to Christmas, while others binge eat.

# bodywhys - Tuesday 24 December, 2019

# Advice

Compromise and having a 'code word': How to make Christmas easier for people with eating disorders

Dec 24th 2019, 11:00 AM 12,848 Views 10 Comments

This time of year can be very difficult for a person with an eating disorder, but there are ways to help.

# bodywhys - Saturday 2 November, 2019

# Orthorexia

'It takes over a person's life': How clean eating can go too far

Nov 2nd 2019, 9:00 AM 27,178 Views 13 Comments

The practice involves eating minimally processed foods that provide maximal nutritional benefits.

# bodywhys - Tuesday 5 February, 2019

# Body Dysmorphia

From The Daily Edge

# Body Dysmorphia

Maeve Madden got real about her struggles with body dysmorphia on the 'gram

Feb 5th 2019, 4:17 PM 7,784 Views 0 Comments

“The stress and pressure I put [my body] under, it breaks my heart.”

# bodywhys - Saturday 12 August, 2017

# Reaching Out

'Recovery is possible': A third of people seeking help for eating disorders have had one for over 10 years

Aug 12th 2017, 9:00 PM 17,333 Views 9 Comments

Charity Bodywhys said that a large number seeking help 10 years on have never accessed any form of treatment.

# bodywhys - Tuesday 9 August, 2016

# Anorexia

Increasing numbers of older people are suffering from eating disorders

Aug 9th 2016, 6:00 AM 14,703 Views 5 Comments

The Bodywhys group has reported a 9% increase in helpline calls and a 19% increase in email contact from those aged 36-55.

# bodywhys - Monday 22 February, 2016

# Bodywhys

89% increase in middle-aged people seeking help for eating disorders

Feb 22nd 2016, 7:30 PM 11,087 Views 5 Comments

“Eating disorders can affect anyone, regardless of age or gender. They are not about food nor are they a diet.”

# bodywhys - Monday 8 June, 2015

# Bodywhys

'An eating disorder is often an incredibly isolating experience'

Jun 8th 2015, 12:15 PM 6,791 Views 3 Comments

Most people seeking help have been unwell for over a decade.

# bodywhys - Monday 23 February, 2015

# Awareness

Increase in the number of men in their 20s and 30s with eating disorders

Feb 23rd 2015, 5:30 PM 14,618 Views 23 Comments

Eating Disorder Awareness Week starts today.

# bodywhys - Wednesday 3 September, 2014

# Body Image

Over 92% increase in people looking for help over eating disorders

Sep 3rd 2014, 10:36 PM 7,756 Views 16 Comments

Bodywhys support service said that the majority of calls are from those aged 25-35.

# bodywhys - Saturday 17 May, 2014

# Finish Line

Woman walks 364k in a bikini to raise awareness of eating disorders

May 17th 2014, 10:30 AM 22,717 Views 23 Comments

There are 200,000 people in Ireland registered with eating disorders.

# bodywhys - Wednesday 16 April, 2014

# Muscle Dysmorphia

Men being treated for eating disorders up 67% in the last five years

Apr 16th 2014, 8:01 PM 11,703 Views 25 Comments

Bodywhys says the misconception that eating disorders are a ‘female issue’ can sometimes make it harder for a man to acknowledge there is a problem.

# bodywhys - Sunday 17 February, 2013

# Eating Disorders

Fad diet books encouraging "dangerous thinking" about body image

Feb 17th 2013, 8:45 AM 12,234 Views 26 Comments

Bodywhys said the books can also act as a trigger for those who already have an eating disorder.

# bodywhys - Monday 11 February, 2013

# Self Esteem

Online programme to support teens with self-esteem issues

Feb 11th 2013, 4:05 PM 4,211 Views 3 Comments

The launch of the programme is to coincide with Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

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