Appearance Anxiety Inventory
Appearance Anxiety Inventory (AAI) The Appearance Anxiety Inventory (AAI) is a 10 question self-report scale that measures the cognitive and behavioural aspects of body image anxiety in general, and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in particular. This scale is useful in a cosmetic context as part of a screening procedure for BDD. The questionnaire is also […]
Online Assessment of BDD and Cosmetic Readiness
ReadyMind software offers several benefits for cosmetic practitioners in assessing body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and psychological risks associated with dissatisfaction after cosmetic procedures. Here are the 10 key benefits of implementing the ReadyMind platform in your practice: 1. Streamlined Process: ReadyMind aims to simplify the process of assessing patients by providing a user-friendly software solution. […]
Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Cosmetic Procedure Screening
Understanding the Impact of Body Dysmorphic Disorder on Cosmetic Treatments Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a psychiatric condition characterised by an excessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in one’s physical appearance. Individuals with BDD often have distorted perceptions of their own looks, focusing on minor details and exaggerating perceived imperfections. This article delves into the reasons […]
A discussion around AHPRA’s new screening guidelines for cosmetic patients
The Impact of Psychological Complications on Cosmetic Procedures: A Guide to the AHPRA Guidelines In a recent webinar Dr. Toni Pikoos, a specialist in body dysmorphic disorder, discussed the psychological complications associated with cosmetic procedures. She shed light on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) guidelines and how these guidelines have been informed by […]
Webinar: AHPRA’s new screening guidelines for cosmetic procedures
Webinar: AHPRA Screening Guidelines for Cosmetic Practitioners. How to Implement Body Dysmorphic Disorder Screening. Presenter: Dr Toni Pikoos Dr. Toni Pikoos, a distinguished clinical psychologist and researcher, holds a PhD in the linkage of cosmetic procedures, mental health, and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). She is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Swinburne University and a practicing specialist […]
Cosmetic Readiness Questionnaire
Cosmetic Readiness Questionnaire (CRQ) The Cosmetic Readiness Questionnaire (CRQ, Pikoos & Buchanan, 2022) is an assessment tool which helps cosmetic professionals determine a patient’s mindset and readiness to undergo a cosmetic procedure, including body dysmorphic disorder and other psychological concerns. The CRQ has 45-items and assesses psychological risk factors relating to readiness to undergo a […]
Two-Factor Authentication
Security is at the heart of ReadyMind and we encourage users to enable two-factor authentication to enhance protection of your data. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a mechanism to double-check your identity is legitimate. The intention is to provide stronger protection against unauthorised access to user accounts. When enabled, we generate an email with a unique […]
How to stop body checking
How to stop body checking Written by Cara Briggs and Published in FashionJournal.com.au on 20th September 2022 In the era of selfies, Instagram filters and TikTok it’s rare to go a day where you don’t look at yourself. It’s one thing to glimpse at your reflection before leaving the house and quite another to compulsively check […]
Organising Clients with Groups
Allocating your clients to groups can help keep your clients organized. Groups are useful if you want some users (practitioners) to have access to some groups of clients or if you’re analyzing outcome data on a group-specific level. If you’re part of a practice with multiple users (practitioners) you can use groups to make clients […]
I can’t add new clients?
Related Articles Back to Support There are three main reasons why you may not be able to add new clients. It could be due to the account exceeding the limits of clients available on the plan. See here for details of plan tiers. Some users have experienced problems adding clients for technical reasons, where […]