The applicability of nature-based interventions to support mothers’ postnatal wellbeing: A conceptual review
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Hall, K., Barnes, C., Duggan, L., Walton, S., Moran, P., Turner, K. and Evans, J. 2024. The applicability of nature-based interventions to support mothers’ postnatal wellbeing: A conceptual review. Wellbeing, Space and Society. 6, pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wss.2024.100187
| Authors | Hall, K., Barnes, C., Duggan, L., Walton, S., Moran, P., Turner, K. and Evans, J. |
|---|---|
| Abstract | Nature-based interventions represent promising candidates for supporting mothers and infants in the postnatal period, which is a vulnerable time for mothers to experience mental health difficulties. Possible mechanisms by which nature-based interventions may support postnatal health include those of a biological/physiological nature (for example natural light optimising circadian rhythm, improving microbiome health, providing opportunities for physical activity), relational/social pathways, and cognitive and creative pathways. A conceptual understanding of these possible mechanisms will aid the design and evaluation of postnatal nature-based interventions. |
| Keywords | Postnatal depression; nature; outdoors; nature-based interventions; mothers |
| Year | 2024 |
| Journal | Wellbeing, Space and Society |
| Journal citation | 6, pp. 1-8 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| ISSN | 2666-5581 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wss.2024.100187 |
| Web address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666558124000058?via%3Dihub |
| Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
| Output status | Published |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Publication process dates | |
| Accepted | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Deposited | 05 Feb 2024 |
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