Mind EveryBody

Zuzanna from SupporteED Families and I met with Minister Butler today. We presented survey results, stories of people who have had difficulty accessing care, and talked about the care bottleneck because of weight bias and differing perspectives. It was a great opportunity! #edrecovery #edawareness #mentalhealth #irishpolitics @HSELive @MaryButlerTD @roinnslainte

On our way to meet Minister Mary Butler. Wish us luck! #irishpolitics #edawareness #edrecovery #mentalhealth

This is where you can see the purple lights across Ireland this week. Remember people can and do recover 💜💟 #edaw #EDAW2025 #edawareness #edrecovery #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #ireland

The results are in!  Today marks the start of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and as promised, the comprehensive report from the survey titled, "Lived Experiences of Eating Disorder Treatment in Ireland," is now published on our website and available for download. Thank you so much to the individuals who participated in the survey. mindeverybody.com/post/the-r… #EDAW2025 #edaw #edawareness #mentalhealth #edrecovery @bodywhys @HSELive @Reform_of_Camhs @roinnslainte @MaryButlerTD @Ontheboldstep

Thank you so much to everyone who has taken the time to fill in the survey- we've received over 60 responses so far! If you or someone you know would be willing to fill in the survey, please take the time to do so by Friday, the 24th of January. After that time, we'll compile a report with the results to send to the new government and to the media. Please keep in mind that the survey may be triggering, and you may stop at any point without submitting. You and your mental health always come first! If you have any questions or need any more information about the survey, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you so much for your help. surveymonkey.com/r/PGGD5YJ @bodywhys @caredireland @HSELive @roinnslainte @Reform_of_Camhs

Hi guys! As everyone is aware, there is a new Irish government beginning soon. We are hoping a fresh start will mean fresh eyes and ears willing to improve eating disorder services across Ireland. Some of the main issues we would like to see improved are more adult beds, better transparency and acceptance rates into inpatient facilities (no catchment restrictions), consistent funding, sufficient recruitment and training of staff, and sufficient outpatient supports, including outpatient / day services / transitional services, and access to therapy. The more responses we obtain, the better statistics and information we can provide to politicians and the media about what is going right and what is going wrong with treatment. Please keep in mind that the survey may be triggering, and you may stop at any point without submitting. You and your mental health always come first! If you have any questions or need any more information about the survey, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you so much for your help. surveymonkey.com/r/PGGD5YJ @bodywhys @HSELive @roinnslainte @caredireland @NCP_ED @LoisBridges @LDCEDS

See where the parties stand on eating disorder services! #ireland #generalelections2024 #edrecovery #advocacy #irishpolitics #politics #mentalhealth #voting #vote

I recently broke my arm, and this is what the healing journey has been like for me. It is difficult and painful, but each day gets a bit easier. #healingjourney #healingprocess #strength #mentalhealth

We’re happy to be back after summer to advocate for improved eating disorder services. Watch the video to see what we’re working on at the moment and how you can help if you’d like #edrecovery #mentalhealth #politics #advocacy #edawareness #mindeverybody

This is what happiness is to me ☺️ Turning complaints into positive productivity, working on solutions to problems, and turning bad situations into a positive power that will hopefully make the future brighter for everyone. Our main goal tomorrow is to ask for multi-annual funding for eating disorder services. ❤️❤️ #mentalhealth #edrecovery #edawareness #ireland #eatingdisorderrecovery #eatingdisordersireland #politics #advocacy @HSELive @roinnslainte

Everyone can now participate in the Breaking Stickmas social media challenge! Who doesn't love a good play on words? 😁 To make the fundraising for Bodywhys more exciting, we have launched a social media challenge called #breakingstickmas. We are encouraging people to post a video on social media breaking anything stick-like (breadsticks, actual sticks, pasta sticks, match sticks, carrots, etc. Be as creative or uncreative as you'd like!) There are a lot of stigmas associated with eating disorders, so feel free to include information about them in your video too, and how they can be broken, if you would like. After you post the video, we would ask you to use the hashtags: #breakingstickmas #mindeverybody #bodywhys and please tag us too @mindeverybody and @bodywhys. After posting, please make a donation to Bodywhys on GoFundMe with whatever amount you are comfortable with. More information about what donations are used for can be found at Bodywhys.ie and on the GoFundMe page: gofund.me/02358e49 We can’t wait to see what you come up with! #edrecovery #eatingdisorders #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #edrecovery #socialmediachallenge #charity #fundraiser #ireland #advocacy #advocacymatters

Really good article if it can help anybody. It’s hard, but never give up hope 💕 feast-ed.org/what-i-wish-som…

Please help support @bodywhys if you can. Early interventions, supports, and education are so important to recovery, and more funding can go a long way in achieving that. gofund.me/ea5766dd #edrecovery #edawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #eatingdisorderrecovery

Our last goal for World Eating Disorders Action Day was to start a fundraiser for @bodywhys and we’ve finally gotten around to setting up the Go Fund Me. Our goal is to raise €30,000 to help fund additional courses. Please help if you can 🙏 #edawareness #mentalhealth #edrecovery #edcarers #eatingdisorderawareness #ireland

Our conclusion in the Dail, along with some of our asks. #mentalhealth #edawareness #ireland #politics

My speech in the Dail today. @MaryButlerTD @SimonHarrisTD @DonnellyStephen Please take a moment to watch. My daughter was failed by the system. We urgently need more funding, staff, beds, and mental health services for sufferers of eating disorders. #edrecovery #edawareness #mentalhealth #advocacymatters

Today Mind EveryBody had the opportunity to share our stories to illustrate how difficult it is to access eating disorder services in Ireland. We gave practical examples of the changes we would love to see, and at a very basic level more funding and staff are needed. Thank you @Costellop for letting us share our voices. #ireland #politics #humanrights #mentalhealth #edrecovery #edawareness

We are so happy to say we will be presenting a briefing in Leinster House this week 🤗 We hope as many TDs and Senators as possible will come to hear our stories, and see why improvements in eating disorder services are so important. Thank you @joefingalgreen and @Costellop for making this happen #mentalhealth #edrecovery #edawareness #mindeverybody #ireland #politics #advocacy #advocacymatters

We are all shells, beautiful and unique. Sometimes we can find our way out of the sand, and sometimes we need a bit of help. But that is when we gain strength, curiosity, confidence, and joy. #youareworthit #youareworthy #bodypositivity #confidence #mentalhealth #shells #mentalhealthmatters

Thank you for taking the time to sign and share our change.org petition 🙏 It has been submitted to the Oireachtas today for consideration. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthreform #advocacy #advocacymatters #edrecovery #edawareness #eatingdisorderrecovery #eatingdisordersireland #eatingdisorderawareness