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Effects of Using a Smart Bassinet on the Mental Health of Military-Affiliated Pregnant Women: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Sleep Health and Mood in Newly Expectant Military Mothers (SHINE) Trial Open

Michele L. Okun, Jennifer L. Payne, Lauren M. Osborne, Leilani Feliciano, Andrew Lac · 2025

Background Postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are higher among pregnant military service women (26%) and military spouses (12.2%) compared to the civilian population (10%-15%). This is partly due to military-specific factors, in…

ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND MENTAL HEALTH IN MIDDLE AGE AND OLDER ADULTS: THE MEDIATIONAL EFFECT OF RESILIENCE Open

Christopher C. Griffith, Tiana Broen, Julia S. Scott, Leilani Feliciano · 2024

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), physical health problems, and poor health perception are known predictors of subsequent poor mental health later in life. To support aging adults in their mental wellbeing, it is crucial to understand …

MINDFULNESS PRACTICE IN OLDER ADULTS: MIXED-METHOD FINDINGS FROM AN OUTPATIENT GROUP INTERVENTION Open

Christopher C. Griffith, Jonathan Sundby, Tiana Broen, Leilani Feliciano · 2024

Mindfulness can be thought of as a skill that centers on directing attention, in the present moment, with non-judgment. Mindfulness skills are effective strategies for addressing psychological symptoms, including improving mood, stress, ch…

EXPLORING BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN EUROPEAN MIDLIFE AND OLDER ADULT SAMPLES Open

Tiana Broen, Stephen Aichele, Leilani Feliciano · 2024

Physical activity (PA) is an adaptable and accessible health-promoting behavior with wide-ranging benefits (e.g., reduced risk for diabetes, heart disease, and all-cause mortality). However, only 24.3% of U.S. adults meet current recommend…

Attitudes towards depression and its treatment among white, hispanic, and multiracial adults Open

Leilani Feliciano, Kristi Erdal, Gro Mjeldheim Sandal · 2024

Background Depression is present in all societies and affects members of all racial and ethnic groups. However, attitudes about depression differ across groups and have been shown to impact help-seeking behaviors, preferences for treatment…

IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL REALITY INTERVENTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS: A SERIES OF META-ANALYSES Open

Allison Walden, Christopher C. Griffith, Payton Downey, Leilani Feliciano · 2023

Many older adults desire to age in place, a term used to describe living independently versus transitioning to a residential care facility. Virtual reality (VR) has the potential to positively impact the functioning of older adults as an a…

0964 Anxiety and Poor Sleep Quality are associated with Cortisol in University Students during the COVID-19 pandemic Open

Michele L. Okun, Alaric Sollenberger, Foram Raval, Ahria Dominguez, Cameron Dupy , et al. · 2023

Introduction Students experience a disproportionate amount of stress. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated and introduced stressors rarely encountered by students, including quarantining, and switching to remote learning. Psychological stress…

Nontraditional Midlife and Older Adults in the University: An Examination of Mental Health Conditions Before and During the COVID-19 Academic Shutdown Open

Katie Oltz, Rebecca Ingram, Christopher X. Griffith, Lydia Grenko, Michele L. Okun , et al. · 2023

IMPACT OF BEHAVIORAL ACTIVATION ON COMORBID DEPRESSION AND TYPE 2 DIABETES IN LOW-INCOME ADULTS Open

Christopher C. Griffith, Leilani Feliciano · 2022

Older age is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and depression risk increases with comorbid illnesses such as T2DM. Older adults with depression have increased risk of developing somatic symptoms and decreased i…

PREDICTORS OF DEPRESSION AMONG MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER MEN AND WOMEN IN EUROPE: A MACHINE LEARNING APPROACH Open

Stephen Aichele, Elizabeth P. Handing, Carolin Strobl, Yuqin Jiao, Leilani Feliciano · 2022

The high prevalence of depression in a growing aging population represents a critical public health issue. It is unclear how social, health, cognitive, and functional variables rank as risk/protective factors for depression among older adu…

BA FOR DEPRESSION AND DIABETES MANAGEMENT: EXAMINED VIA SINGLE-CASE DESIGN Open

Anna Robertson, Leilani Feliciano · 2022

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a pervasive, chronic disease whose prevalence increases with age. The most common treatment options for T2DM include medication, dietary changes, and engagement in physical activity, which require conside…

0654 Sleep, Mental Health, and Stress in College Students: Impact of COVID-19 Open

Michele L. Okun, Cameron Dupy, Alaric Sollenberger, Foram Raval, Jordyn Blide , et al. · 2022

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unparalleled impact on sleep, mental health, and stress globally. This has been particularly true among college students. While Universities recognize the surge in mental health visits and high…

Predictors of depression among middle-aged and older men and women in Europe: A machine learning approach Open

Elizabeth P. Handing, Carolin Strobl, Yuqin Jiao, Leilani Feliciano, Stephen Aichele · 2022

706 Sleep and Mental Health in College Students Before and During the Initial COVID-19 Shutdown Open

Michele L. Okun, Allison Walden, Leilani Feliciano · 2021

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unparalleled impact on college students. Following the initial and abrupt shutdown of campuses in March 2020, several investigators assessed the immediate effects on University students. Early …

759 Sleep and Mental Health in New Mothers with a History of Depression: Preliminary Data from Late Pregnancy to 1-month Postpartum Open

Michele L. Okun, Leilani Feliciano, Harvey Karp, Keston G. Lindsay · 2021

Introduction Perinatal women report more sleep disruptions than non-pregnant women. This phenomenon is exaggerated among women with a history of depression, as sleep complaints are one of the most frequent symptoms of depression. Understan…

Step Up: An Evaluation of Question-Behavior Effects in Diabetes Footcare in Middle-Aged and Older Adults Open

Anna C. Robertson, Katherine A. Johanson, Allison Walden, Rebecca Ingram, Lauren M. Schneider , et al. · 2020

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major public health concern requiring engagement with specific self-care activities for improvement. Due to the increased risk for neuropathy, foot ulcers, and infections, engagement with certain footca…

GIVE A PIECE OF YOUR MIND: A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF A FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUP FOR DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS Open

Jenny A. Lagervall, Madeline R. Lag, Sophie Brickman, Rebecca Ingram, Leilani Feliciano · 2019

The online environment offers individuals a means of obtaining information, support, and social connection. Older adults are growing users of the internet1. Online support groups (e.g., Facebook groups) have been found to provide health-re…

CHARACTERISTICS OF RETENTION IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN PRIMARY CARE Open

L Schneider, JoAnna Dieker, Katherine A. Johanson, Christine Yeager, Leilani Feliciano · 2018

One role of behavioral health clinicians in primary care is to engage patients in brief solution-focused therapy for behavioral health problems identified during medical visits. While some patients choose not to return to sessions followin…

0694 Sleep Disorders and Cardiometabolic Risk in Postmenopausal Women: A Preliminary Report Open

Michele L. Okun, Leilani Feliciano, Katherine A. Johanson, L Schneider, Kathy Prue-Owens · 2018

Menopause confers many physiological and psychological changes which can increase risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Other less commonly assessed risk factors, including sleep apnea/insomnia, diabetes, and stress/depression, may be mor…

Finding your way home: A systematic investigation of shadowboxes on room recognition in memory care. Open

Allison A. Ilem, Leilani Feliciano · 2018

Preference assessments in older adults with dementia. Open

Sandra Sánchez García, Leilani Feliciano, Allison A. Ilem · 2018

An Empirical Investigation of a New Measure to Assess Abrasive Personality Disorder Traits Open

Frederick L. Coolidge, Ivan Valenzuela, Daniel L. Segal, Leilani Feliciano · 2018

The psychometric properties of a new measure, the 33-item Abrasive Personality Traits scale, were investigated. College students (N = 84) completed the scale about someone they perceived as abrasive and an additional 75 college students co…

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