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**Trigger Warning: This article discusses eating disorders in detail** This week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week The term ‘eating disorder’ refers to a complex, potentially life-threatening condition, characterised by severe disturbances in eating behaviours. An estimated 188,895 people in Ireland will experience an eating disorder at some point in their lives, making education and awareness […]

2 years ago

Christmas can be a difficult time for many, especially those with eating disorders. While Christmas can be a happy time for some, many people dread the festive period and feel anxious about the festive season. This is particularly true if you or a loved one is experiencing an eating disorder. Around this time of year, […]

3 years ago

The petition has said that the series “perpetuates weight stigma” and “contributes to the ongoing discrimination of people in bigger bodies”. A petition calling for the decommission of RTÉ’s Operation Transformation has attracted over 8,000 signatures. The campaign, which was set up Intuitive Eating Ireland and Jo Moscalu, has said that Operation Transformation is a […]

4 years ago

Christmas can be a difficult time for many, especially those with eating disorders. While Christmas can be a happy time for some, many people dread the festive period and feel anxious as the holidays approach. This is particularly true if you or a loved one is experiencing an eating disorder. Around this time of year, […]

4 years ago