Videoconference-based Creativity Workshops for mental health staff during the COVID-19 pandemic
Simon Riches1,2,3, Meirion Yusuf-George3,4, Natalie Steer3,5
1King's College London, Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, London, UK.
Online creativity workshops effectively reduced stress and anxiety for psychiatric staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. These accessible arts-based interventions show promise for supporting healthcare worker wellbeing.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health
- Arts-Based Interventions
Background:
- COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges to psychiatric staff, necessitating digital communication methods.
- National Health Service (NHS) England prioritized staff wellbeing during the crisis.
- Arts-based creativity interventions are recognized for their potential to enhance psychological wellbeing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of online Creativity Workshops as a support strategy for COVID-19-related stress among psychiatric staff.
- To assess the feasibility and acceptability of delivering arts-based interventions remotely.
Main Methods:
- Eight online Group Creativity Workshops were delivered via Microsoft Teams to psychiatric hospital staff in South London.
- Participants (N=55) self-reported mood and attitudes pre- and post-workshops.
- Feasibility was assessed through adherence to workshop components.
Main Results:
- High adherence to workshop components was observed.
- Participants reported statistically significant improvements in positive mood and attitudes.
- Participants experienced significant reductions in stress and anxiety levels.
Conclusions:
- Online Creativity Workshops are a feasible and acceptable method for mitigating stress in psychiatric healthcare professionals.
- Integrating such programs into healthcare staff support systems could enhance overall staff wellbeing.
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