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Screening for body dysmorphic disorder and psychological issues in cosmetic settings.
Screening for Body Dysmorphic Disorder and other Psychiatric Conditions in Cosmetic Settings. https://vimeo.com/885009887?share=copy Presenter: Dr Ben Buchanan Dr Ben Buchanan is a clinical psychologist who
QR Codes for Assessments
QR codes are a convenient way for clients to take assessments on their smartphone. This guide will show you how to setup a QR code
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
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
Cosmetic Motivations Questionnaire (CMQ)
Cosmetic Motivations Questionnaire The Cosmetic Motivations Questionnaire (CMQ, Pikoos & Buchanan, 2022) is designed to help cosmetic professionals understand their patient’s core motivations and reasons
Top Tips for Managing Difficult Conversations with Cosmetic Patients
So your patient has screened positive for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), or in the red/high risk zone on the Cosmetic Readiness Questionnaire – NOW WHAT!?
Cosmetic Procedure Screening (COPS) Questionnaire
Cosmetic Procedure Screening (COPS) Questionnaire The Cosmetic Procedure Screening Questionnaire (COPS) is a brief screening tool developed for cosmetic settings where a practitioner may wish
Referring to Psychologists for Cosmetic Procedure Evaluations
Referring to a Psychologist for Cosmetic Assessment Have you identified a psychological risk in a patient where you feel like they might need extra support
Do I need a validated screening tool for non-surgical cosmetic procedures?
Recent statements at the Non-Surgical Symposium have raised some questions about whether validated screening tools are actually needed before non-surgical cosmetic procedures. The Medical Board
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire – Aesthetic Surgery
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire – Aesthetic Surgery (BDDQ-AS) The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire – Aesthetic Surgery (BDDQ-AS) is a brief screening tool developed for cosmetic
Patient experiences with BDD screening before cosmetic procedures
Patient Experiences with BDD Screening during Cosmetic Consultations Below are two case studies where patients have screened positive for body dysmorphic disorder before a cosmetic
Interpreting the Cosmetic Readiness Questionnaire
Interpreting the Cosmetic Readiness Questionnaire Dr Toni Pikoos discusses how to interpret the Cosmetic Readiness Questionnaire, a validated BDD screening tool. https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/834637855 Understanding and Interpreting the Cosmetic Readiness
Appearance Anxiety Inventory
Appearance Anxiety Inventory The Appearance Anxiety Inventory (AAI) is a 10 question self-report scale that measures the cognitive and behavioural aspects of body image anxiety
How ReadyMind Works
Get started with ReadyMind – A how to guide In the below video Dr Toni Pikoos runs through step-by-step instructions on how to get started
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
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
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
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
ReadyMind Frequently Asked Questions
Question and Answer with ReadyMind Co-Founder, Dr Toni Pikoos. I’ve been fielding lots of questions from cosmetic practitioners about how the AHPRA guidelines will effect
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
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
Webinar Recording: Adapting to the new AHPRA guidelines for cosmetic procedures
Webinar: Adapting to the New Screening Guidelines for Cosmetic Procedures https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/832138821 Presenter: Dr Toni Pikoos, ReadyMind Co-Founder, Clinical Psychologist and Postdoctoral Researcher Download slides Download
Breaking News: revised Medical Board guidelines for cosmetic procedures announced
The Medical Board of Australia (MBA) has just released updated guidelines for doctors who administer surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, due to take effect on 1st
The 4R’s of Referral: When saying ‘no’ is in your patient’s best interest
The 4 ‘R’S of Referral – When Saying No is in your Patient’s Best Interest Published in Spa + Clinic Magazine on 16th November 2022 Have
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
Botox patients should undergo mental health screening, experts say
Botox patients should undergo mental health screening, experts say Published by Tamsin Rose for The Guardian on 16th September 2022 People seeking cosmetic injections such
Ahpra releases their report on regulation in the cosmetic industry
Ahpra releases their report on regulation in the cosmetic industry The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) released their report following an independent review into
Regulation may be changing for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in the UK
Here’s what you need to know On the 2nd August 2022, The UK Health and Social Care Committee released their report on the impact of
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
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
Export and save result PDFs into practice management software
Saving ReadyMind test results onto your computer or practice management software can be helpful so you can retain a copy in your client file. All
How to share client access with another practitioner
Sometimes multiple users (clinicians) might want access to the same client file. While Account Managers and Supervisors will have access to all client files, users