Alexandra Wilkosz

Clinical Director at #themontenido, #eatingdisorder specialist, proud mama & enthusiastic #DSW student @UBSSW. #Dontstopworkingtil2022

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

Happy to see new research out on barriers to help-seeking for people who struggle with #eatingdisorders. Hopefully, together, we can help break those down. #recovery #mentalhealth

[Academy for Eating Disorders @aedweb]

Disordered eating and barriers to help-seeking: a brief report https://t.co/ytvV6eAZus

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

@ulrich_erik @mfktherapy @jenna_line @OonaHanson Hey Erik - happy to help! I'm not sure if I can fit it all in a tweet but if you DM me with some more details (are you looking for tx options, identification strategies, interventions, etc?) I am sure that I can steer you in the right direction!

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

@Parenting4Today So true, so much suffering, everywhere. The amt of ppl who say that everything was going well until March is astonishing. Some in solid recovery, some newly there - time doesn't seem to play much of a part. But connection seems to be the most influential factor, as always!

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

"This spring, it all came to a head" 62% of people in the U.S. with anorexia experienced a worsening of symptoms as the pandemic hit. And nearly 1/3 of Americans with binge-eating disorder, which is far more common, reported an increase in episodes."

https://t.co/4gzQrR8DfE

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

Has anyone noticed if a particular #surveytool yields more responses than others? The majority that I have completed have been through #surveymonkey but I am wondering if anyone has another favorite?! #researchers #survey

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

@LeoraFulvio @TaraDeliberto @BodyImageTC @EatingRecovery Me too! I think the possibilities could be endless!

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

Has anyone used #virtualreality to treat #eatingdisorders? @BodyImageTC, @EatingRecovery @TaraDeliberto @LeoraFulvio

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

@TaraDeliberto @BodyImageTC @EatingRecovery @LeoraFulvio Definitely. Most of the research I can find is focused on exposure and body image. I would love to actually see it in action, or talk with someone who is using it!

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

All in on place! Who doesn't love a good shortcut?! #UBDSW1 & #UBDSW2

100 of the Best Free Data Sources For Your Next Project https://t.co/Ic1gFNFSqd via @columnfive

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

@NEDAstaff reported a 70 percent increase in incoming calls to their helplines compared to 2019 #COVID19

[NEDA @NEDAstaff]

COVID-19 has completely changed the way we live. Read about Natalie Johnson's story in @NBCNews and how she's coping with her #eatingdisorder during this pandemic.https://t.co/S4jAuZGm04

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

@vileloveit644 I use @doxymeHQ too. Super easy to use and it's HIPAA compliant.

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

@TomJewell17 @stephmanasse Awesome!! So excited to get into this!

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

@vileloveit644 @laurie_ackles @Parenting4Today @ErinHCole @ashley_lcsw @KelseyCBennett @ninaruffinLCSW @GreenDusten @Peoplematter19 @HeimbackMurdie @mfktherapy @SJanosick @JeanetteTolson @JackyBancayan @DestonieC I think so. What drivers could be missing that caused the gap and what drivers would you need for successful implementation... maybe??

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

Findings show significant modifications of body image distortions by adding a body-image protocol using #VR to Experiential Cognitive Therapy - has anyone used this 8 week program? @BodyImageTC @CBIRP @refreshmentalh @TransfrmEmotion @drlenapearlman
https://t.co/1UWrG1IF2g

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

#VR shows great promise for the tx of #eatingdisorders - a lot of research is from Eur. Anyone know of newer studies from the US? @nickmcmurdoch @TomJewell17 @jamesldowns
The Use of Virtual Reality in Patients with Eating Disorders: Systematic Review https://t.co/obnkG9lAFl

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

@laurie_ackles @mfktherapy @SJanosick @Peoplematter19 @ErinHCole @ninaruffinLCSW @GreenDusten @DestonieC @vileloveit644 @Parenting4Today @JeanetteTolson My brother @tomasflint is a #weddingphotographer and despite the changes, he captured some AMAZING images at small, intimate weddings - which he said were beautiful. Maybe, for a few it was #blessing in disguise- less stress, money, and chaos - more time to be in the moment!

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

#bingeeatingdisorder is the most common #eatingdisorder, and yet it is the most misunderstood and undiagnosed of all the eating disorders.

[Mirror-Mirror.org @EDmirrormirror]

Would you recognize the symptoms of #bingeeating in your friend or sister? How to know https://t.co/IDypnwfXVu

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

Helpful and easy read! #UBDSW1
https://t.co/MvM5bpNZlN

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

Congratulations @njsmyth, @BakkLouanne, @laurelhitchcock & @melaniesage!! It’s amazing to be a be of such a comprehensive and progressive #DSW program - #technology, #HumanRights & #trauma, honoring the past, living in the present, and embracing the future! #UBSSW

[Alexandra Wilkosz @Aliwilkosz]

@DestonieC Yeah, you’re a total rockstar! Such an amazing role model for your kids - and inspiration for #workingmoms, #DSW students, and #militarypartners everywhere!