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A Mayo Oireachtas member has voiced her concerns over data published by the child and adolescent psychiatry surveillance system. The shock report revealed that up to 4,000 children and adolescents in Ireland between the ages of eight to 17 may be suffering from...

Lois Bridges Eating Disorder Support & Self Care Groups offer a space for people to talk openly about their Eating Disorder and co-existing conditions eg low mood, depression, anxiety, OCD and their impact on the persons life. Peers share their experience and...

Irish Times Article, August 2018 It’s damaging to have too strict a definition of an eating disorder. So says Molly Twomey, a 22-year-old student who has blogged about her experience of having an eating disorder. Confident and articulate, Twomey is keen for other...

Are you worried that someone you know has an eating disorder? These tips can help you offer support to your child, family member, or friend. Many people worry about their weight, what they eat, and how they look. This is especially true for teenagers and young adults,...

Social media has effectively made its way into every classroom, dinner table, and workplace. Whether it is used by children, teenagers, or adults, everyone seems to have a huge presence in the social media world. With a wide range of social media platforms used among...

By Andy Jackson As I grew up in an alcoholic home and buried my feelings, I eventually developed an eating disorder by the time I was ten. The only emotions that I felt were fear and pain. I was very self-conscious because I was always heavy. I came in touch with my...

While once thought to be solely female illnesses, eating disorders are known to afflict people of all genders. Eating disorders are diagnosed in males of all ages ranging from children to older adults. Many researchers believe that male eating disorders we are seeing...

Eating disorders are prevalent, complicated, and often stigmatised. People struggling with them typically have difficulty speaking up and expressing their needs directly. The following article was a blog written by Lisette Hoschek. "I have been fortunate enough to...

Friends and family are often key to encouraging loved ones with eating and/or body image issues to seek help. Whether they are unaware that there is a problem, they are afraid or ashamed to seek help, or they are ambivalent about giving up their concerning behaviors,...