Publications by authors named "Dana Elkun"
The perinatal period is a high-risk time for mood deterioration among women vulnerable to depression. This study examined feasibility, acceptability, and improvement associated with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) in perinatal women with major depressive disorder (MDD) or bipolar spectrum disorder (BSD). Following a diagnostic evaluation, 39 perinatal women with a lifetime history of MDD ( = 27) or BSD ( = 12) enrolled in an 8-week program of MBCT classes (2 h each) that incorporated meditation, yoga, and mood regulation strategies.
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- - The study aimed to reduce preschool children's total TV watching time and promote educational content over commercial TV by using an intervention with families.
- - Conducted as a randomized controlled trial, the research involved 67 families in Seattle and utilized various motivational strategies to encourage changes in viewing habits.
- - Results showed a significant 37-minute daily reduction in total TV time for the intervention group, with some positive changes in attitudes, though no major shifts in self-efficacy or control were observed.