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This study will enroll 1,000 adults with both opioid use disorder and a mental health condition. Participants will receive standard medication for opioid use disorder, with some also getting a team-based support program called MISSION. The goal is to see if MISSION helps people s…

This study tests a program called Tunawiri (meaning 'thrive') that adds mental health screening, counseling, and support to regular HIV care for pregnant and postpartum women in Kenya. The goal is to improve depression, anxiety, and HIV treatment success. Nine hundred women will …

This study tests a gamified mobile health app designed to reduce suicide risk in adults with mental disorders after they leave the hospital. Researchers will enroll 640 participants in Shenzhen, China, and use game-like features to encourage treatment adherence and follow-up visi…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can help people with mental illness quit smoking. Forty daily smokers with psychiatric conditions will receive either TMS or standard care. The goal is to see if TMS is practical and effective in real-…

This study tests a program called SKILLS that focuses on common factors across different mental health conditions, rather than treating each disorder separately. About 60 adults with stable psychiatric diagnoses will take part. The goal is to see if this approach reduces symptoms…

This study tests a telemedicine-delivered cognitive behavioral program (RxWell) to help adults with anxiety or depression use fewer opioids after knee or hip replacement. About 150 participants will be enrolled. The program aims to improve mood and reduce painkiller use by provid…

This study compares a standard mobile cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program to a personalized version that teaches skills faster. About 100 adults aged 18-25 with anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder will use the Maya app for 20 minutes, twice a week, for six weeks. The …

This study is testing a mobile app called MAYA that teaches cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to help older adults manage anxiety and depression. About 60 participants aged 40 and older with an anxiety or depressive disorder will use the app for at least 20 minutes, twice…

This study tests a program called SUPERCEDE, which provides intensive case management to veterans who are at risk for suicide and receive care both from the VA and outside community providers. The goal is to improve care coordination, reduce suicidal thoughts, and improve daily f…

This pilot study tests whether adding ear acupressure (small seeds taped to ear points) to standard nicotine patches or gum can reduce cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and anxiety in psychiatric inpatients who must stop smoking during their hospital stay. Sixty participants will be…

This study is testing whether a virtual reality version of a therapy exercise is practical and helpful for adults (ages 18-65) with psychiatric disorders. Participants will try one VR session and answer questions about their experience. The goal is to see if this approach is acce…

This study tests an AI chatbot called Aurora that guides people through creating a personal life story to improve emotional well-being and identity. It includes healthy adults, adults with mental health conditions in residential care, and older adults aged 65+. The chatbot is not…

This study tests a brief group therapy that teaches people to better understand their own and others' thoughts and feelings (called mentalization). One hundred adults with anxiety or depression will be randomly assigned to this new therapy or to standard group therapy. Researcher…

This study is testing a type of talk therapy called Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT) delivered over video for people in New York who struggle with worry, overthinking, or being hard on themselves. The goal is to see if the therapy helps people better manage their emotions and fee…

This early-stage study at Yale is testing whether a single 25 mg dose of psilocybin is safe and tolerable for people whose daily life is impaired by mood, anxiety, trauma, or addiction symptoms. Fifty participants will receive the drug openly (everyone knows they get it) and be f…

This study looks at how well and how safely a new sleep medication, lemborexant, works for people who have both a mental health condition and trouble sleeping. About 121 adults will take the drug for 8 weeks, and researchers will track changes in their sleep quality and any side …

This study looks at whether watching Netflix or Disney shows in a small group for 90 minutes each week, over 6 weeks, can improve emotional awareness and reduce anxiety and depression. About 70 adults who have been in mental health treatment for at least 6 months will take part. …

This study tests a multi-sensory therapy called Heal, which uses calming sounds, gentle vibrations, and soft lighting to help detained youth (ages 12-18) manage their emotions before counseling sessions. The goal is to see if this brief, non-verbal intervention improves emotional…

This study tests whether sailing can help people with psychiatric disorders feel better. Forty adults in France will either take sailing lessons or continue their usual care. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, mental well-being, and self-esteem to see if sailing…

This study tests whether adding social cognitive training—like learning to understand another person's point of view—to standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps teens with depression feel better. Researchers will compare two groups of 82 teens aged 13-17: one gets CBT pl…

This study will carefully examine the physical and mental health of 100 adults admitted to NHS mental health wards. Researchers will review medical notes, do physical exams, and use questionnaires to measure conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and persona…

This study investigates whether the quality of parent-adolescent communication at the start of psychiatric inpatient treatment predicts how much symptoms improve six months later. Researchers will track 60 adolescents hospitalized for depression, anxiety, or other mental disorder…

This study at the National Institute of Mental Health screens up to 16,000 people with mood or anxiety disorders, as well as healthy volunteers, to see if they can join other research studies. Participants undergo evaluations like psychiatric interviews, brain scans, and lab test…

This study compares two ways to help adults with mental health issues get follow-up care. One group gets usual care after an emergency room visit, while the other uses a new system that books a psychiatrist appointment within 48 hours through their general doctor. Researchers wil…

This study looks at whether a tool called the Decision Helper helps people with mental health conditions take a more active role in choosing their treatment. About 62 adults in Danish outpatient mental health clinics will have their consultations recorded and analyzed. The goal i…

This study looks at the mental health of 200 teenagers aged 12 to 16 who attend special educational institutes (ITEPs) in France. Researchers will use psychiatric interviews to find out how many have conditions like depression or anxiety. The goal is to better understand their ne…

This study aims to improve suicide prevention for people who move between healthcare and the criminal-legal system. Researchers will link health records, Medicaid data, and jail booking information to identify individuals at risk and coordinate care. Over 1,000 adults with past p…

This study looks at how feeling lonely and being socially isolated affect the brain and daily life in people with serious mental illnesses like psychosis or schizophrenia. Researchers will use surveys, daily diaries, and brain scans to understand these connections. The goal is to…

This study follows 415 people with difficult-to-treat depression for 5 years after they joined an earlier genetics study. Researchers will review medical records and registry data to see how patients' depression changes over time, including suicide attempts and treatment response…

This study looks at why people with mood disorders may be at risk for suicide. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and survey answers from 300 participants to find patterns and build a model that predicts suicide risk. The goal is to better understand the factors involved so d…

This study tests whether mild electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve (via the ear) can change how people learn from rewards and avoid threats. About 104 participants with high anxiety, high anhedonia, or both will play VR foraging tasks and brain-scan games. The goal is to und…

People with serious mental illness often have undiagnosed physical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. This study tests whether adding routine physical health checks to psychiatric care helps find and treat these hidden illnesses. About 2,800 adults in Denmark wi…

This study looks at whether a program with a nurse case manager can help people leaving prison visit a doctor or clinic instead of the emergency room. About 488 adults with a history of substance use and a chronic health condition will take part. Some will get extra support from …

This study tests whether combining a one-time session of brain stimulation (rTMS or electrical scalp stimulation) with emotion regulation training helps people with mood, anxiety, or related disorders better control their emotions. 240 participants will learn either cognitive res…

This study is looking at how a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment called TMS changes the brain in people with depression. 100 adults will receive 20 TMS sessions over four weeks and have MRI scans at several points. The goal is to find brain imaging markers that can predict…

This study tests whether a special eye-tracking device (Gaize) can identify changes in eye movement patterns caused by long-term use of psychiatric medications. Researchers will observe 50 adults with conditions like ADHD, depression, or anxiety who have been on medication for ov…

This study looks at whether a recovery-focused program can help people with severe mental illness living in supported housing. About 72 participants will either receive the new program or standard care. The goal is to see if focusing on personal goals improves daily functioning a…

This study is creating a program called START-VET to help veterans with mental illness or substance use disorders who have recently left prison. Researchers will work with 20 veterans to develop transition materials and tools. The goal is to improve quality of life and reduce cri…

This observational study follows 300 adults receiving strategic psychotherapy—a short-term, goal-focused talk therapy—in private practice. Participants fill out questionnaires about their symptoms and well-being before and after treatment. The goal is to see if this therapy leads…

This pilot study is testing whether a simple saliva test can help doctors prescribe mental health medications more safely and effectively. 200 adults in Manitoba who are starting or changing psychiatric drugs will provide a DNA sample. The results will be shared with their doctor…

This study looks at whether training psychiatric care teams to talk about sexual health with young patients (ages 15 and up) increases those conversations. Researchers will survey 770 teens hospitalized for psychiatric disorders about their sexual health and any side effects from…