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Mindful Balance (Breathe Act Learn about ‘Now’ Care Every Day): A Pilot Project for Depressed Female Adolescents
No full textAbstract Problem Statement: Major depression in adolescent females increased 65% in the past decade (Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, The Health of America, 2018). Clinically depressed individuals are classified as 30% less healthy requiring more medical care and utilizing more medical resources (Wu, Kirk, Ohinmaa & Veugelers, 2017). Stressors of school transitions, higher academic expectations and peer approval merge during an influential period of brain development for the adolescent female (Ahmed, Bittencourt-Hewitt & Sebastion, 2015). Strong correlations have been found between experiencing depression as a young female adolescent and engaging in unhealthy lifestyle behaviors (Nemiary, Shim, Mattox & Holden, 2012). Young depressed women are at a heightened risk for experiencing unsafe thoughts, suicidal ideation and engaging in lethal actions (Swahn, et al., 2009; Canady, 2015; Avenevoli, Swendsen, He, Burstein & Merikangas, 2015; SAMHSA.gov/2016; Hoying & Melnyk, 2016). Intervening with an innovative group intervention paired with mindfulness may mitigate poor health outcomes. Methods: An intervention pilot-study, Mindful BALANCE (Breathe Act Learn About ‘Now’ Care Every Day), a two-hour group therapy program for 7 weekly sessions in an outpatient department of a children’s psychiatric hospital. Inclusion criteria included healthy English-speaking females ages 12 – 16 with diagnosed clinical depression. The BDI-2 was used to screen for potential subjects (Beck Depression Inventory, (BDI)., n.d.). Exclusion criteria included actively practicing mindfulness or endorsing suicide. Watson’s (2002; 2008) Transpersonal Caring Healing Theory supported Mindful BALANCE by focusing on the transformative power of connections, healing relationships and self–compassion (Gouveia, Canavarro & Moreira, 2019). A standardized, clinically studied intervention, Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment (COPE) (https://www.cope2thriveonline.com/), a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills Building (CBSB) group program incorporating healthy lifestyle behavior, was followed by an innovative introduction to group mindfulness activities (Zoogman, Goldberg, Hoyt & Miller, 2015). Pre- and post- measures included PQH-9 (PRIME-MD, 2005), GAD-7 (Spitzer, et al., 2006), anthropometric metrics and a post treatment Mindfulness Survey. Analysis: PQH-9 and GAD-7, through the Wilcoxin Signed Ranks Test evaluating depressive and anxiety variations, revealed a trend toward improvement in symptomatology. Mindfulness practice was identified as a helpful vehicle to manage stress. During group, snacks were provided, and healthy choices were preferred over less nutrient rich foods. Significance: A standardized CBSB program for adolescents with a mindfulness component enhances mood, decreases perceived depression and anxiety while potentially impacting healthy behaviors and choices. Engaging adolescents in mindfulness and mental health interventions may lead to improved global well-being and may prevent potential future morbid health issues and death. Keywords: pediatric, prevention, mental*obesity AND depressio
Cercidiphyllum japonicum (Katsura) ID #1139
Get PDFLocation: Across the street from the Misto Gatehouse, on the path to McKillop Libraryhttps://digitalcommons.salve.edu/bio140_arboretum/1018/thumbnail.jp
Acer pseudoplatanus (Maple-Sycamore) ID #570
Get PDFLocation: the lawn on Watts-Sherman along Victoria Avenue
Radius of crown: 10 m
Height: 20 m
Diameter at breast height: 40 cm
Age: Mature
Condition: Poorhttps://digitalcommons.salve.edu/bio140_arboretum/1020/thumbnail.jp
Abolition and Anti-Abolition in Newport, Rhode Island, 1835-1866
No full textIn his “Abolition and Anti-Abolition in Newport, Rhode Island, 1835-1866,” Joey La Neve DeFrancesco details how a determined and cohesive African-American community in Newport succeeded in building institutions that had a profound impact on the lives of black Newporters in the nineteenth century. During the same period, DeFrancesco notes, the intertwined family, business and social ties of Newport politicians and merchants with Southern plantation owners led to a vigorous anti-black campaign to quash abolitionist efforts in Newport and Rhode Island. This article details how, over decades, the African-American community of Newport overcame the maneuvers of the local powerful pro-slavery bloc. Joey La Neve DeFrancesco is a public historian, organizer, and musician. He has created numerous programs at Rhode Island museums, and has published several magazine articles on the state’s history. He was a Newport Historical Society Buchanan Burnham Summer Scholar in 2019, and is currently pursuing an M.A. in history at the University of Rhode Island
Uncovering the Lives of Ordinary Rhode Island Suffragists
No full textIn “Uncovering the Lives of Ordinary Rhode Island Suffragists,” Elisa Miller explores the lives and work Rhode Island woman suffragists who were active in the first two decade of the twentieth century. This diverse group of women activists devised new organizations, strategies, and innovative forms of agitation as scores of dedicated workers infused the Rhode Island woman suffrage movement in this period. Miller pays particular attention to African-American woman suffragists, and others who have been left out of traditional accounts. She describes the activities and work that resulted in Rhode Island women gaining presidential suffrage in 1917 and full suffrage with the ratification of the nineteenth amendment (Rhode Island ratified the nineteenth amendment in January 1920). Miller is an associate professor in the Department of History and the Gender and Women’s Studies Program at Rhode Island College. She is the state coordinator for the Online Biographical Dictionary of the Woman Suffrage Movement in the United States
Abies grandis (Grand Fir) ID #1022
No full textLocation: South of McKillop Library, next to the Munroe Cente
Another Likable Serial Killer: Fans\u27 Representation of You \u27s Joe Goldberg through Memes
Get PDFAmerica is no stranger to likable serial killers in the media and Netflix\u27s You with its protagonist Joe Goldberg is an example of this trope. Fans are taking to Twitter and TikTok to share their opinions about their new favorite serial killer, and the opinions are similar. The purpose of this research is to discover what the limited ideas on Twitter and TikTok reveal about how fans view Joe. Scholarly research shows that social media platforms have shifted fans from observers to participants, with the ability to create and share their own content across the Internet. The snowball effect that is common on both Twitter and TikTok shows a narrowing of opinions about Joe overall. Through my analysis, I have seen that the most popular perceptions appear to be comedic, relatable, or romantic. The research shows that by using memes, fans can skew the audiences\u27 perception of a serial killer
Human Trafficking in Native American Communities
Get PDFHuman trafficking and prostitution both are prevalent in Native American communities. In Minnesota women are being taken away from their reservations and forced into a life of prostitution. In delving into the human trafficking epidemic of Minnesota, the effects on the victims of these crimes are documented, discovering the women\u27s likelihood developing PTSD and other physical or mental ailments, as well as the criminal justice system\u27s poor response to these crimes.https://digitalcommons.salve.edu/chp218/1000/thumbnail.jp
Climate Change Impacts on Amazonian and Arctic Indigenous Tribes
Get PDFThis paper aims to touch upon the various climatic impacts on two differing indigenous tribes. The Amazon Rainforest and Arctic is home to a variety of native tribes. As climate change intensifies, these different groups are faced with differing impacts that has had a major impacts on their daily lives.https://digitalcommons.salve.edu/chp218/1001/thumbnail.jp
Her Voice on Air: How Irish Radio Made Strides for Women\u27s Rights
Get PDFRadio is the voice of the people; this is no less true in Ireland, a nation that prefers talk radio and phone-ins. These formats were popular from 1970-2000, formative years for the feminist movement. Scholarship suggests a correlation between radio and women’s issues in Ireland but does not answer what elements create this. Here, I analyze 10 archival radio clips from Ireland’s national public service broadcaster, RTÉ, looking at how women’s issues are framed. After analyzing these clips, I found that Irish identity embedded in the shows allows for the discussion of controversial ideas. Radio promotes an inclusive environment, by dispelling shame and encouraging political conversation among women. This allows women to hear and be heard, creating a space for equal representation.
Radio is the voice of the people; this is no less true in Ireland, a nation that prefers talk radio and phone-ins. These formats were popular from 1970-2000, formative years for the feminist movement. Scholarship suggests a correlation between radio and women’s issues in Ireland but does not answer what elements create this. Here, I analyze 10 archival radio clips from Ireland’s national public service broadcaster, RTÉ, looking at how women’s issues are framed. After analyzing these clips, I found that Irish identity embedded in the shows allows for the discussion of controversial ideas. Radio promotes an inclusive environment, by dispelling shame and encouraging political conversation among women. This allows women to hear and be heard, creating a space for equal representation