GW Resiliency & Well-being Center Research
As an evidence-based center, the GW Resiliency & Well-being Center (R&W Center) actively works to build the evidence base behind a whole person approach to health and wellness (well-being).
Publications
Journal Articles
Hands Jacob M. , Anderson Mark L. , Cooperman Tod , Balsky Jared E. , Frame Leigh A. A multi-year heavy metal analysis of 72 dark chocolate and cocoa products in the USA. Frontiers in Nutrition. 2024. doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1366231
Warren A, Nyavor Y, Zarabian N, Mahoney A, Frame LA. The Microbiota-Gut-Brain-Immune Interface and the Pathogenesis of Neuroinflammatory Diseases: A Narrative Review of the Emerging Literature. Front Immunol. 2024. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1365673
Karakcheyeva V, Willis-Johnson H, Corr PG, Frame LA. The Well-Being of Women in Healthcare Professions: A Comprehensive Review. Glob Adv Integr Med Health. 2024;13:27536130241232929. doi:10.1177/27536130241232929
Book Chapters
Schwartz L and Ganjoo R eds. Handbook of Research on Developing Competencies for Pre-Health Professional Students, Advisors, and Programs. IGI Global Publishers. May 2022. ISBN-13: 978-1668459690
Chapter 6: Corr PG, Siglin M, Dyer K, Powell C, Dawson D, Warren A, Frame LA. Common Academic Stress Points and Mental Health Concerns Among Pre-Health and Health Science Students.
Chapter 7: Frame LA, Dyer K, Powell C, Dawson D, Meinhardt J, Warren A, Corr PG, Siglin M. Fostering Resilience and Well-Being Among Pre-Health Students.
Multimedia
New York Times: Scientists Keep Finding Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate. Should You Worry?
Washington Post: Some dark chocolates contain heavy metals. Should you be concerned? (paywall)
NBC News: Heavy metals, including lead, found in many dark chocolate bars, research shows
Consumer Reports: Lead and Cadmium Are Common in Chocolate, Especially Organic, Study Finds
USA Today: Attention, chocolate lovers: There may be lead, heavy metals in your favorite candy
DC News Now: Women in Healthcare and Burnout
Ongoing Research Projects
- Measuring Well-being in Healthcare: A Comprehensive Review
- Lifestyle Modification Groups to Support Well-being
Contacts
Leigh Frame, PhD, MHS, CERT `20
Associate Director
Research Director
leighframe [at] gwu [dot] edu (leighframe[at]gwu[dot]edu)
Patrick Corr, EdD, MEd, AFAMEE
Research Associate
pcorr [at] gwu [dot] edu (pcorr[at]gwu[dot]edu)