A Ward-Based Mindfulness in Nature Group, as an Intervention to Reduce Stress for Patients and Staff on the Mother and Baby Unit
BJPsych Open June 1, 2026 Kate Preston, Karl Scheeres
Aims: A literature review search ran in April 2025 over five databases (Cinahl, Emcare, Medline, Cochrane Library, PsycInfo) showed there is substantial high-level evidence supporting the use of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) for perinatal depression and anxiety. Nature exposure has been shown to have protective effects on mental health among both general adults and perinatal...