Dr Toni Pikoos
@ToniPikoos
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Clinical Psychologist | Postdoc | Co-Founder of ReadyMind Cosmetic Psychology #bodydysmorphia #bdd #injectables #aestheticsurgery. Instagram: @thebddtherapist
Melbourne, Victoria
Joined November 2017
RT @CogNeuro_SUT: 'Body Dysmorphic Disorder and the Ugly Truth of Australian Healthcare' - @RossellSusan, David Castle, @ToniPikoos, @DrAmy….
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Great to contribute to this important article calling for greater awareness and recognition for #bodydysmorphia (#BDD) alongside experts @RossellSusan, Prof David Castle and Dr Katherine Phillips.
theguardian.com
Celebrity culture, the ‘Zoom effect’ and unrealistic beauty standards have contributed to the rise of the poorly understood dysmorphic condition
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RT @theprojecttv: Health regulator AHPRA is looking to ban anyone who is not a registered health professional from providing less invasive….
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New review coming into patient safety for non-surgical #cosmeticprocedures - reforms re advertising, mental health assessments and consultations may be on their way. Great to chat with @sarahvmac @abcsydney and @abc Qld about why this review is important.
abc.net.au
Australia's medical regulator says it is cracking down on cosmetic procedures such as botox and fillers, but those living with the long-term impacts of botched procedures say the focus has come too...
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RT @Steph_E_Miles: Dr Dr Amira Sanki has given a moving and insightful presentation at #ANZAED2023. She explained the importance of screeni….
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RT @Steph_E_Miles: Finally, @ToniPikoos explains some of the outcomes for people with body dysmorphic disorder when they seek cosmetic surg….
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RT @ANZAED1: “Australia is the first country in the world to regulate psychological screening before cosmetic surgery” - @ToniPikoos #ANZAE….
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RT @Steph_E_Miles: @ToniPikoos @ANZAED1 What is the role of a psychologist if they receive a referral from a cosmetic surgeon? @ToniPikoos….
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Join me next Wednesday 9th August at this @AustPsych webinar on #psychologicalevaluation for patients who wish to undergo #cosmeticsurgery. For psychologists and other health professionals! Register here:
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RT @RossellSusan: Wow what a difference a week makes. We launched our NATIONAL BODY IMAGE SURVEY last Thursday .And have our first 1000 rep….
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So looking forward to delivering the plenary session at #anzaed2023 on psychology and #cosmeticsurgery #aesthetics #cosmeticprocedures alongside Dr Amira Sanki @ASAPSau and A/Prof Andrea Phillipou @SWAN_Research_.
The 2023 Conference Committee is pleased to announce the following two outstanding plenary sessions as part of #ANZAED2023. Registrations are open at:
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RT @aeonmag: ‘Individuals can learn to challenge their distorted thoughts, and develop more realistic and balanced views of their appearanc….
psyche.co
What strikes someone with BDD as a glaring physical problem actually calls for a psychological solution
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Body dysmorphic disorder "remains lesser known than conditions such as anorexia nervosa or schizophrenia, despite being more common than both of these combined" Today's Psyche Idea is by @ToniPikoos @psyche_the_mag.
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New #AHPRA guidelines take effect on July 1st, requiring screening of #mentalhealth concerns such as #bodydysmorphicdisorder (BDD) prior to #cosmeticprocedures. Join this free #webinar for cosmetic practitioners to navigate the changes in your practice!
readymind.com.au
In this webinar with Dr Toni Pikoos, we will discuss the new changes to the Australian Medical Board guidelines for cosmetic surgery and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, recommended screening tools,...
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RT @ben_buchanan: Regulations for cosmetic procedures are changing. In response to growing evidence re psychological risks of cosmetic proc….
readymind.com.au
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 July 2023. The updated...
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The new #MedicalBoardGuidelines for #cosmeticsurgery have been released, coming in July 2023. I was glad to be part of the consultation process to advocate for #patientsafety in the cosmetic industry to protect mental health. To keep ahead of the changes:
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So great to contribute to the important conversation on #AI #filters and the dangers for #bodyimage and #selfperception with @theprojecttv @_heidianderson_ - don’t try these filters at home!!.
TikTok is seeing the rise of face-altering filters that are AI-powered. But experts warn there’s an ugly side to the beauty filter racking up millions of views online. Body confidence coach @_heidianderson_ explains. #TheProjectTV
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RT @TCavenett: 1/2 Soul destroying. Advising patients today I can no longer see them and to seek services elsewhere. Forced to yet again tu….
abc.net.au
The health minister points to an independent evaluation of COVID-era psychology sessions to justify cutting the program — but that report actually recommended keeping the sessions.
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Loved collaborating with @MilesKlee from @RollingStone on this important piece about the new #lensa craze and the risks for #bodydysmorphia and #bdd. A Psychologist Explains Why Your ‘Hot AI Selfies’ Might Make You Feel Worse . via @RollingStone.
rollingstone.com
Dr. Toni Pikoos, an expert on body dysmorphic disorder, lays out the potential side effects of the Lensa app's Magic Avatars.
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