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This study will test whether living in a self-contained, AI-managed community (called a Microcity) can improve mental health and reduce addiction in adults with conditions like autism, ADHD, substance use disorders, and behavioral addictions. Up to 1 million participants will liv…

This study tests a short case management program for people who have been involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital. The program, designed with input from people who have experienced coercion, provides up to five sessions with a nurse or social worker starting during the h…

This study looks at whether a program called EMPOWER, led by trained peer supporters, can help homeless veterans with substance use or mental health issues stay engaged in care and avoid repeated hospital stays or emergency visits. About 278 veterans in permanent supportive housi…

This study will test whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can diagnose anxiety disorders as accurately as a psychiatrist. One hundred adults with anxiety will be assessed by both the AI and a specialist, and the results will be compared. The goal is to see if the AI is …

This study tests whether digital exercises on a smartphone can help teens aged 16-19 avoid relapse of depression or anxiety. Participants who have recovered from a past episode will use a research app to work through thoughts and feelings while they feel well. Some will join onli…

This study tests BraveBot, a computer program that talks with young people (ages 12-22) through their phone or computer while they do exposure therapy homework for anxiety or OCD. BraveBot does not replace the therapist but offers real-time coaching and encouragement during assig…

This study tests whether an AI-based rehabilitation program, combined with usual care, can reduce anxiety symptoms more than usual care alone. About 158 adults with anxiety disorders will use the AI system for 12 sessions over 3 weeks. The goal is to see if digital therapy can im…

This study tests a program that offers mental health screening, therapy, and follow-up to pregnant women who are in the hospital for medical complications. About 50 participants will receive brief counseling and symptom tracking during their stay and for three months after. The g…

This study tests whether a type of cognitive training called Action-Based Cognitive Remediation (ABCR) can improve thinking skills in people with various psychiatric conditions like depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, PTSD, and autism. Participants will complete computer exercise…

This study tests a smartphone app designed to help teenagers in rural New Hampshire cope with anxiety. The app sends quick, personalized suggestions for calming activities. Fifty teens aged 13-17 with mild or worse anxiety will use the app for 3 months or be placed on a waitlist.…

This study tests whether a biofeedback breathing system called Freespira can reduce anxiety and panic symptoms in young people aged 9 to 17. Over 8 weeks, one group uses the device while a control group waits. The goal is to see if the device helps lower anxiety scores on a stand…

This study tests whether very short (4 or 8 sessions) psychological treatments can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress-related physical complaints. About 184 adults with mild to moderate symptoms will be randomly assigned to group or individual therapy, or a relaxa…

This study tests a new program called CapExchange, where people with stable mental health conditions exchange practical skills with others in their community. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helpful for improving well-being and social connection. About 10 to …

This study aims to adapt and validate a French version of the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS), a questionnaire that measures how people feel about their own recovery from mental health conditions. Researchers will ask 260 adult psychiatric patients in France to fill out the RAS a…

This study looks at how people with anxiety make decisions to avoid things that make them anxious. Researchers will use brain scans and phone tracking to see how avoidance behavior works in the lab and in real life. About 163 adults with and without anxiety will take part. The go…

This study tests whether adding a career counseling program called Purposeful Pathways to standard job training helps veterans with mental health and substance use disorders find and keep quality jobs. About 254 veterans from three VA sites will take part. The goal is to improve …

This study will test a tool called the Health Improvement Profile (HIP) in a mental health inpatient unit. The HIP is a checklist that helps clinicians spot physical health problems like high blood pressure or poor diet in people being treated for mental illness. Researchers will…

This study aims to better understand psychiatric disorders, thinking problems, and treatment side effects in 2000 cancer patients and their close relatives. Researchers will compare those with and without mental health issues to find patterns and improve care. No new treatments a…

This study will check how much psychiatric clients know about occupational therapy (OT) and whether their expectations are realistic. It will also evaluate how well OT interns explain health information and conduct interviews. Researchers will develop new tools to measure these s…

This study will test a digital tool called AI-COA® to see how well it measures the severity of depression and anxiety compared to standard clinician ratings. About 150 adults in the U.S. who are starting a new treatment for depression or anxiety will use the tool over 12 weeks. T…