ANXIETY DISORDERS

This study tested a 5-week online program called ALDER, designed to teach positive emotion skills. It aimed to see if the program was helpful and acceptable for adults over 65 who regularly use medications for anxiety or sleep. The goal was to help participants feel better and po…

This study tested if adding online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) could help people safely reduce their use of benzodiazepine anxiety medications while they were also taking prescription opioids. Taking both drugs together significantly increases the risk of overdose. 42 adul…

This study tested a new, short, and intensive therapy program called HANDS-ON for children and teenagers whose anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) did not get better with standard therapy. The program involved 12 young people, their parents, and school staff, focusing …

This study tested whether promoting a free web and mobile app called StopBlues could help prevent suicide and reduce psychological distress in the general population. Over 100,000 adults in 42 French communities were involved. Researchers compared different ways of promoting the …

This study tested a 16-week group therapy program for teenagers with severe anxiety and depression. The program was adapted for delivery in a Spanish day hospital setting, where teens receive intensive care. Researchers wanted to see if this group format was practical and helpful…

This study tested a 16-week group therapy program for Spanish adolescents (ages 11-17) with anxiety or depression. The program taught skills to manage difficult emotions and reduce avoidance behaviors. Researchers measured changes in symptoms and daily functioning over a full yea…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) headsets for therapy sessions could help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. It involved 40 young people, aged 12 to 25, who were not taking medication for their condition. Participants tried five weekly VR sessions that…

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help people who are receiving medication for opioid addiction. The goal was to see if using the app could reduce their anxiety, depression, and drug cravings. 63 adults used the app for four weeks while researchers checked if it was …

This study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness education program could help people with anxiety disorders. Fifty participants were randomly assigned to either take the mindfulness course or receive no special program. Researchers measured changes in stress, fear of uncertainty, …

This study tested whether participating in arts programs like dance, cinema, or theater could improve mental wellbeing and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. 382 participants aged 10-99 with various mental health conditions were randomly assigned to either start arts acti…

This study tested whether participating in arts activities like theater, dance, music, or museum visits could improve mental health. Over 500 adults in Greece with conditions like depression, anxiety, or schizophrenia were randomly assigned to either join weekly arts sessions for…

This study tested whether a daily probiotic supplement could help reduce anxiety and improve sleep in adults diagnosed with anxiety disorders. Participants were randomly assigned to take either the probiotic or a placebo pill for a period of time. Researchers measured changes in …

This study tested a single, one-time session designed to help families manage a child's anxiety while they wait for full treatment. It involved 59 families with children aged 7-17 who had elevated anxiety symptoms. The session taught kids and parents coping strategies and aimed t…

This study tested whether two types of exercise could improve sleep for pregnant women in their third trimester who were having trouble sleeping. Researchers compared a traditional pregnancy exercise program with a stretching program over three weeks. They measured sleep quality …

This study tested a group workshop called STEP-Home, designed to help post-9/11 Veterans who were struggling to adjust after military service. The workshop taught practical skills for managing emotions, solving problems, and focusing attention to improve daily life and community …

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) exposure therapy could help reduce anxiety specifically related to having seizures in people with epilepsy. Fourteen adults who were already in the hospital for epilepsy monitoring were randomly assigned to either try the VR th…

This study tested two different online therapy programs designed to help people with anxiety and/or depression. Researchers enrolled 2,477 participants to compare two therapy approaches, different treatment lengths (8 vs. 16 weeks), and whether having access to a moderated suppor…

This small, completed pilot study tested whether a brief counseling program called Problem Management Plus (PM+) could help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in adults visiting a primary care clinic in Chile. Researchers compared five sessions of PM+ to the clinic's usual…

This study tested if sharing and discussing a patient's text messages, emails, and social media chats with their therapist could improve mental health treatment. 110 adults in therapy for anxiety or depression were randomly assigned to either have their electronic communications …

This study aimed to understand the mental health risks for adults with vitiligo, a condition that causes skin to lose its pigment. Researchers compared over 36,000 UK adults with vitiligo to people without it to see if they were more likely to experience depression, anxiety, or o…

This study looked at whether a specially designed online therapy platform (called Teleo) kept children and teens more engaged in their mental health treatment compared to regular video calls. Researchers enrolled 41 young people already receiving therapy for anxiety or mood disor…

This study aimed to understand how mental health conditions like depression and anxiety affect blood sugar control in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Researchers followed 1,290 participants for two years, using smartphone surveys and glucose monitors to track daily moods, …

This study tested whether a community-based mental health program was practical and acceptable for women affected by severe flooding in Pakistan. It trained local female health workers to screen nearly 4,800 women for anxiety and depression and refer those who needed help to clin…