Leona Tan

ORCID: 0000-0003-4327-4653
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Research Areas
  • Workplace Health and Well-being
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
  • Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Resilience and Mental Health
  • Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
  • Migration, Health and Trauma
  • Employment and Welfare Studies
  • Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
  • Child Abuse and Trauma
  • Stress and Burnout Research
  • Traumatic Brain Injury Research
  • Health, psychology, and well-being
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Health disparities and outcomes
  • Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
  • Schizophrenia research and treatment
  • Occupational Health and Safety Research
  • Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
  • Work-Family Balance Challenges
  • Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
  • Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints

Black Dog Institute
2014-2024

UNSW Sydney
2014-2024

MRS Training & Rescue
2020

The University of Sydney
2016-2020

Australian Government
2020

Health Awareness (United States)
2020

St George Hospital
2016

Nordland Hospital Trust
2016

Prince of Wales Hospital
2014

KK Women's and Children's Hospital
2010

COVID-19-related unemployment may significantly increase suicide rates; implementation of appropriate preventive measures is critical In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, imposition social distancing policies and related labour market impacts have resulted in extensive job losses. Globally, International Monetary Fund has predicted steepest economic downturn since Great Depression.1 May 2020, 2.3 million Australians (one five employed people) were either...

10.5694/mja2.50715 article EN The Medical Journal of Australia 2020-07-30

Evidence on effective prevention of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is sparse, particularly among first responders. This study evaluated the effectiveness a Tactical Mind-Body Resilience Training program PTSD symptoms in

10.1037/tra0001667 article EN Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy 2024-03-07

In recognition of the important role managers play in well-being staff they supervise, many workplaces are implementing specialised training for leaders to help them better understand and support mental health needs their staff. This can be delivered through face-to-face or online sessions. Evaluation such programs have found positive results each format when compared a control group, but date, manager not been with one another.This study brings together from two trials evaluating same...

10.1016/j.invent.2019.100258 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Internet Interventions 2019-07-13

Objectives: To examine whether baseline measures of resilience among active first responders predicts future mental health symptomology following trauma exposure. Methods: Multivariate linear regression examined the associations between and symptomatology repeated Symptomatology at 6-month follow-up was dependent variable. Results: The posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (P = 0.02) depression 0.03) symptoms were statistically significant. Those reporting higher levels had lower follow-up....

10.1097/jom.0000000000001526 article EN Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2018-12-21

Objective To examine associations between cognitive-emotional strategies and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in first responders with high trauma exposure. Method Our study used baseline data from a cluster randomized controlled of across Colorado the United States. Those exposure to critical incidents were selected into current study. Participants completed validated measures PTSD, emotional regulation mindsets. Results A significant association was found for emotion strategy...

10.1097/jom.0000000000002829 article EN Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2023-03-03

Objective: To investigate the efficacy of a workplace mental health awareness training program on help-seeking and outcomes. Methods: A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted comparing those who received standard ( N = 210) or with module 208). Both groups were followed up for 3 years primary outcome being likelihood to seek help. Results: Rates likely slightly higher in intervention group 6 months after training, but this not maintained over time. There no significant difference...

10.1097/jom.0000000000002121 article EN Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2020-12-21

First responders report elevated rates of mental disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), yet many are reluctant to seek care. Preventative resilience training programs attempt proactively address this issue, and there is evidence showing promise for targeting cognitive processes. However, these rarely the physical health conditions associated with PTSD. There emerging mind-body exercise improving PTSD symptoms as well its symptoms. feasibility acceptability delivering a...

10.2196/40145 article EN cc-by JMIR Formative Research 2022-12-22

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10.1017/s1049023x00023785 article EN Prehospital and Disaster Medicine 2010-02-01

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> First responders are regularly exposed to trauma, yet many reluctant engage in conventional mental health programs aimed at prevention or early intervention. There is emerging evidence for preventative that target cognitive and behavioural change, as well integrate both physical training such mindfulness yoga training. However, acceptability amongst first the feasibility of delivering this type online not known. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This pilot study...

10.2196/preprints.40145 preprint EN 2022-06-08
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