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New school programme to address rising body images issues

Bodywhys has launched a new wellbeing programme to address the rising body image and eating disor...

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07.30 16 Oct 2025


New school programme to address rising body images issues


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07.30 16 Oct 2025


Bodywhys has launched a new wellbeing programme to address the rising body image and eating disorder concerns in Irish secondary schools.  A survey from the charity found that 45 per cent of teachers are aware of students in their classes who are experiencing an eating disorder.  

Joining Ciara to discuss was Dr. Fiona Flynn, who developed the programme. 


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