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Eating disorders

Eating disorders are serious and treatable. Reaching out early helps recovery.

Signs support may help

  • Preoccupation with food, weight or body
  • Restricting, bingeing or purging
  • Withdrawing from meals with others
  • Physical changes or fatigue

Recommended Irish services

Samaritans Ireland

Free, confidential listening support for anyone struggling to cope.

  • 24/7
  • Free
  • Anonymous
  • No referral needed

HSE Mental Health Services / YourMentalHealth

National information line and signposting to local HSE mental health teams.

  • 24/7 information line
  • Free
  • Anonymous
  • No referral needed

Bodywhys

Support for people affected by eating disorders.

  • See website
  • Free
  • Anonymous
  • No referral needed