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'My quality of life was gone' - 55pc increase in Eating Disorders last year

Figures have shown there was a 55pc increase last year in the number of people attending support services at Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland. Early detection and effective treatment are the best chance at recovery, unfortunately,...

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11.05 14 Sep 2022


'My quality of life was gone' - 55pc increase in Eating Disorders last year


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11.05 14 Sep 2022


Figures have shown there was a 55pc increase last year in the number of people attending support services at Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland.

Early detection and effective treatment are the best chance at recovery, unfortunately, depending on where you live, access to certain services can vary.

Kieran was joined by Harriet Parsons,Psychotherapist and training and development manager at Bodywhys, Dr Kielty Oberlin, Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and Cormac Ryan who is recovery from an eating disorder…


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