BURNOUT

This study tests whether brief online exercises—like writing a gratitude letter—can help adults feel less stressed and burned out. Participants try one or more tools and complete surveys over a year. The study is fully online and open to adults 18 and older, with a focus on healt…

This study aims to reduce burnout among VA primary care providers and staff by using an evidence-based quality improvement method. About 203 participants from five clinics will work together to develop and test burnout-reduction strategies. The goal is to see if this approach is …

This study tests a 12-session training program that uses heart rate feedback to help security personnel manage stress and prevent burnout. Fifty Portuguese National Guard members will learn breathing and relaxation techniques. The goal is to see if this approach reduces psycholog…

This study tests a workplace program for healthcare workers that combines mind-body techniques, self-care strategies, and special nutrition to boost stress resilience and reduce burnout. About 252 employees from University Medicine Essen will take part. If it works, the program c…

This study tests a retreat program called RISE for nurse managers who are feeling burned out. The goal is to see if the retreat is practical and helpful for reducing stress and improving well-being. Sixteen nurse managers from AdventHealth will take part and fill out questionnair…

This early-stage study is testing whether psilocybin-assisted therapy can help reduce burnout in physicians. Researchers at UC San Diego will give a small group of 10 burned-out doctors psilocybin (the active compound in 'magic mushrooms') alongside psychological support sessions…

This study tests a program called FOREST that teaches positive emotion skills to staff at a gun violence prevention agency. The goal is to reduce burnout, anxiety, and depression while improving well-being and job retention. About 100 workers will take part in the 9-month program…

This study surveys 600 nurses, psychologists, and doctors in German psychiatric clinics to understand how job demands and resources affect their well-being and the quality of care they provide. Researchers will measure burnout, engagement, job satisfaction, and turnover intention…

This study tests a training program called ASCEND, developed by the World Health Organization, for supervisors in small and medium-sized businesses in the Netherlands. The goal is to see if the training helps supervisors better support their employees' mental health, reduce stigm…

This study looks at whether giving first-year medical students a wearable device (like a smartwatch) and personalized wellness coaching can help them handle stress better. Researchers will track heart rate, sleep, and stress levels over time. The goal is to see if these tools can…