Eating Attitudes Test – 26 (EAT-26)

Eating Attitudes Test – 26 (EAT-26) The EAT-26 is used to identify the presence of “eating disorder risk” based on attitudes, feelings and behaviours related to eating. There are 26 items assessing general eating behaviour and five additional questions assessing risky behaviours. The EAT-26 can aid in the screening and diagnosis of eating disorders, such as […]

Eating Disorder Examination – Questionnaire

Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire 6.0 (EDE-Q 6.0) The Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) is a self-report questionnaire that measures the frequency of thoughts and behaviours related to eating disorders in the past 28 days. It has four subscales: Dietary restraint Eating concern Shape concern Weight concern   It also measures behavioural symptoms related to these […]

Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale

Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) The Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) is a 35-item self-report questionnaire designed to measure four core aspects of perfectionism: Concern over mistakes and doubts about actions Excessive concern with parents’ expectations and evaluation Excessively high personal standards Concern with “precision, order and organization” Perfectionism Cosmetic Screening for Age 15+ 5 […]

Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ)

Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ) The Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ) is a brief questionnaire designed to measure a person’s degree of body image concern i.e., an excessive preoccupation with a flaw in their physical appearance. Body Dysmorphic Disorder Cosmetic Screening 1 Minute Administer Now Overview Interpretation Research & Psychometrics Overview The Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ: Mancuso […]

Is It Possible to Predict a Satisfactory Result After Cosmetic Surgery?

This cutting-edge research (Devoto, Díaz Ricci, Gasparini, 2024) shows how screening cosmetic patients for Body Dysmorphic Disorder using quick and easy-to-administer questionnaires, can help cosmetic surgeons identify patients who might have unrealistic expectations and at risk of dissatisfaction. It’s like having an insight into the future, allowing practitioners to tailor their consultations, set expectations, and ensure […]

How long should a cosmetic consultation take?

A 2022 report by the UK Health and Social Care Committee identified that 70% of people seeking a non-surgical cosmetic procedure had a consultation which lasted less than 20 minutes. Alarmingly, almost one-quarter of patients were not asked about their medical history, and 80% were not asked about their mental health history during their consult. […]

Pricing updates in 2024

At ReadyMind, we continually strive to enhance your experience through regular software updates. The upcoming price changes listed in the table below will be effective for users starting January 5th, 2024, and for existing paid users upon their subsequent payment after this date. For plans where we’ve increased the price, we’ve also increased the plan […]

New Standards for Safety and Quality of Cosmetic Surgery Released

The Australian Commission of Safety and Quality in Healthcare has released their National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards for all services and facilities in Australia where cosmetic surgery is carried out.  What are these standards? These are expectations of every service where cosmetic surgery is carried out in Australia, to protect the public from […]

How Snapchat dysmorphia is warping our beauty ideals

Written by Hayley Hinze and published in House of Wellness on 5th October 2023 While dog ears and flower crowns are cute, social media’s beauty filters can also fuel an unhealthy obsession – sometimes known as Snapchat dysmorphia. From poreless skin to plump lips, beauty filters bring instant perfection to every shot. Accessible on almost every social […]

Informed Consent for Cosmetic Procedures: Navigating Psychological and Ethical Complexities

Informed Consent for Cosmetic Procedures: Navigating Psychological and Ethical Complexities The scrutiny the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is giving to cosmetic procedures shows no sign of slowing down. They’ve now turned their attention to non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as non-invasive treatments like fillers, lasers, anti-wrinkle and fat-dissolving injections. A key focus of AHPRA […]