DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS

This study tests a program called NPOWER365 designed to help Black men who have sex with men and are living with HIV. The program offers health education, social support, and connections to care. Researchers will see if it helps with taking HIV medication and improving mental hea…

This study tests a community-based program to help Black and Hispanic teens aged 15-20 manage chronic stress and prevent depression. The program involves group sessions and skill-building. Researchers will track mood, stress, and physical health markers over two years to see if i…

This study tests a new physical education program designed to prevent common health issues like myopia, overweight, and anxiety in 200 junior high students. The program combines exercise with health education, aiming to address multiple conditions at once. Researchers will compar…

This study tests a program called SPARK for adults aged 50 and older who have ongoing pain, depressive symptoms, and trouble moving around. Participants will receive 8 nurse visits at home to learn ways to cope with pain and improve mood. The goal is to see if this approach reduc…

This study tests whether a mobile phone app can help African Americans with depression feel better. Participants attend six weekly 90-minute classes on their phone and complete surveys. The goal is to see if the app reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety. The study is small, …

This study tests whether trained youth mentors can deliver a short therapy program to reduce suicide risk in Hispanic adolescents aged 12-17. The therapy focuses on improving relationships and easing depressive symptoms. Researchers will compare this mentor-led approach to usual …

This study tests whether a mindfulness-based therapy program, adapted for Vietnamese Buddhist pagodas, can help reduce depression symptoms and improve quality of life. Researchers will recruit 160 adults from eight pagodas near Hanoi, Vietnam. Half will receive the mindfulness pr…

This study tests whether a smartphone app called MindfulCityU can help university students with mild depression feel better. About 120 students will either use the app for 8 weeks or be placed on a waiting list. Researchers will check changes in depression, anxiety, stress, and m…

This study looks at whether simple, non-invasive artery tests can identify depression in people with chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG), a long-term stomach condition. Many patients with CAG have undiagnosed depression because they feel embarrassed to talk about it. The study will …