ANXIETY DISORDERS AND SYMPTOMS

This study tested an online program called PROCARE-I+ designed to prevent anxiety and depression in 30 teenagers who were at high risk for emotional problems. The program was personalized and delivered entirely online. Results showed that after the program, teens had fewer anxiet…

This study tested a talking therapy called Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in 36 adults who experienced the 2023 earthquakes in Turkey. The goal was to see if CPT could reduce symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety, and improve overall well-being. Participants were randomly…

This study tested a remote program called "And Now What?" to help prevent depression and anxiety in new mothers. 128 first-time moms in Chile took part, with some receiving the program plus usual care and others only usual care. The program included educational modules, messaging…

This study tested two online courses designed to help paramedics in Singapore manage stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. 63 paramedics took part, completing six weekly online modules. The goal was to see which course better improved mental healt…

This study tested a mobile phone program to help children with cancer and their families build psychological resilience and improve mental well-being. Forty participants used the digital tool, and researchers measured its feasibility and potential benefits. The goal was to ease s…

This study tested two emotion regulation strategies—reconstrual and repurposing—to see which better reduces sadness and anxiety in 233 young adults aged 18-30. Participants read emotional stories, then used one of the strategies or a control task. The goal was to find out if the …

This study looked at 202 Polish adults with chronic low back pain to find out how severe their anxiety symptoms are. Participants filled out a questionnaire called GAD-7, which measures anxiety on a scale from 0 to 21. The study did not test any treatment—it only gathered informa…