Publications by authors named "L R Greenwood"
Background: Social distancing restrictions and the suspension of in-person treatment and support contributed to an increase in postnatal depression during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Creative health interventions can help to alleviate anxiety and depression, with studies showing that singing is particularly effective for supporting the mental health of new mothers. We adapted an in-person group singing programme (Breathe Melodies for Mums (M4M)) to online delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic to support the mental health of new mothers, and, in a feasibility study, found improvements in postnatal depression (PND) symptoms at 6-month follow up.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFirst detections of nonnative insect species are often made by curious members of the public rather than by specialists or trained professionals. Passive surveillance is a crucial component of national biosecurity surveillance, highlighted by early detection case studies of several prominent nonnative arthropod pests (e.g.
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- A study was conducted to compare the effects of dimensional (AMPD) and categorical personality disorder models on prejudice toward individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) among college students.
- The research involved 183 psychology undergraduates who were split into three groups and assessed on their levels of prejudice after receiving information about BPD.
- While there was no overall difference in prejudice levels, the AMPD model promoted beliefs in a spectrum of personality traits and thus encouraged seeing people with BPD as part of an ingroup, leading to an indirect reduction in prejudice.
Evaluating a peer-support mind-body medicine intervention for healthcare leaders.
Worldviews Evid Based Nurs
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Mind-body medicine (MBM) serves as a self-care intervention, helping healthcare leaders cope with work-related stress and enhance resilience, particularly after trauma from events like the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The study assessed the effects of an 8-week peer support MBM program on nurse leaders’ perceived stress, resilience, well-being, and empathy, using pre and post-intervention surveys, as well as follow-ups at 1 and 6 months.
- Results showed a significant decrease in perceived stress and an initial increase in resilience after the intervention, but resilience declined after 6 months; participants identified time and workload as barriers, while valuing peer support and emotional processing.