DEPRESSIVE DISORDER

This study tested whether a non-invasive light therapy, delivered through a headset to the forehead, could help reduce symptoms of major depression. Fifty adults with depression were randomly assigned to receive either real light treatment at different settings or a fake (sham) t…

This study tested whether a new, multi-channel brain stimulation technique (tDCS) works better than the standard method or a fake treatment for major depression. It involved 60 adults with moderate-to-severe depression. Researchers measured changes in depression symptoms, thinkin…

This study tested a new system designed to help people with serious mental illnesses avoid unnecessary arrests and stay connected to treatment. When police ran a routine check during an encounter, half the participants triggered a message alerting the officer to call a mental hea…

This study tested a new, culturally adapted mental health program designed to prevent anxiety and depression in American Indian children. Researchers worked closely with a tribal community to create a 6-week school program for 28 children aged 8-12. The main goal was to see if th…

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 if using a patient's genetic information (DNA) to guide the choice of antidepressant medication works better than standard doctor-led care for cancer patients. 99 adults with cancer and symptoms of depression or anxiety were randomly assigned to either get a DNA…

This study tested a new phone-based therapy program designed to help people with depression become more physically active. 65 adults with moderate to severe depression who exercised very little received 10 therapy sessions by phone or video. Researchers wanted to see if this appr…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique could help reduce the physical and emotional symptoms of depression. 57 adults with depression received either real or fake stimulation sessions over two weeks while their symptoms and brain activity were tracke…

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 a gentle, non-invasive electrical brain stimulation treatment could reduce suicidal thoughts and ease depression symptoms. It involved 60 adults with depression who received either real or fake stimulation for one week. Researchers used brain scans and q…

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 unlimited text-based therapy is as effective as traditional weekly video therapy for treating depression. Over 1,100 adults with depression participated, receiving either daily text therapy or weekly video sessions. The research also explored what treatm…

This study tested whether a daily probiotic milk drink could help reduce cold-like symptoms in triathletes around competition time. Eighty healthy adult triathletes were randomly assigned to drink either the probiotic beverage or a placebo daily for several weeks before and after…

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 whether following a special Instagram account with educational content about depression could help teenagers. 170 teens were asked to follow either a depression education account or a general science account for four weeks. Researchers measured if the educationa…

This study aimed to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the mental health of nursing home staff in France. Researchers surveyed 501 workers to measure rates of post-traumatic stress, depression, and burnout. The goal was to document the psychological impact of working t…

This study tested a new AI-powered computer program called CBTpro, designed to help therapists learn and practice a specific talk therapy for people with psychosis. The tool listens to therapists practice with simulated patients and gives them feedback to improve their skills. Re…

This study aimed to better understand the temporary feeling of detachment or altered reality that some patients experience after taking the antidepressant Esketamine. Researchers interviewed 15 patients who had this side effect to learn about their experiences. The goal was to ga…

This study aimed to understand how teenagers perceive and evaluate depression education content delivered through a specific Instagram account called 'ich bin alles' (I am everything). Researchers asked 18 adolescents, some with depression and some without, to share their immedia…

This study aimed to find biological markers in the blood that might indicate physical stress in people with depression. Researchers enrolled 300 people, including those with and without depression, to measure things like telomere length (a cellular aging marker) and oxidative str…

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, …