EMOTION REGULATION

This study tested a virtual reality video game called Invite Only VR to help prevent e-cigarette and cannabis vaping in middle school students. 62 students in 6th to 8th grade from three Connecticut schools played the game and reported on their experience. Researchers measured wh…

This study looked at whether a single 20-minute aerobic exercise session could help women with PTSD symptoms control their emotions and think more clearly. Sixty-seven adult women with significant PTSD symptoms were randomly assigned to either exercise or quiet sitting. Before an…

This study tested a program to help children from single-parent, low-income, or left-behind families in Shenzhen improve their emotional regulation skills. 183 children aged 8 to 14 took part in four group sessions and a booster session. The program aimed to teach strategies for …

This study tested a new combination of two talk therapies for adults with eating disorders who are not underweight. Twenty participants were randomly assigned to either standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-E) or a mix of CBT and metacognitive interpersonal therapy (CBT-F+MI…

This study tested a serious video game called emoWELL designed to teach healthy emotional regulation skills to young adults aged 18 to 29. A total of 385 participants played the game and completed surveys about their emotions and well-being. The goal was to see if the game could …

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a therapy that involves tapping on specific body points, can reduce death anxiety in people who have had cancer surgery. 120 adults who had oncological surgery and had no prior psychiatric issues took part. The goal …

This study looked at whether two simple, drug-free techniques—therapeutic touch and emotional freedom technique (tapping on acupressure points)—can improve mood and reduce fatigue in women who recently gave birth. Sixty new mothers who had a vaginal birth took part. The goal was …

This study tested a 4-week music program called 'Tuned In' for 133 Hong Kong teens struggling with low mood, anxiety, or loneliness. Participants were randomly assigned to start the program right away or wait 4 weeks. The program, led by a psychologist and music therapist, aimed …

This study tested whether a mobile app called JoyPop can help post-secondary students manage their emotions and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. 160 students aged 18-25 either used the app or received no intervention. The goal was to see if the app improves emotion regulat…

This study tested two methods of emotion awareness training for 42 adults with anxiety and depression. One group used a smartwatch to track emotions in real time, while the other reflected on emotions each evening. Both groups practiced cognitive reappraisal exercises to change h…

This study tested whether a 12-week training program (called the Integrated Stress Toolbox) could help healthcare workers in Mexico feel less stressed and burned out. Over 2,300 participants were randomly assigned to either the training or a waitlist. The training included an app…

This study tested a tablet-based tool called FAMCOPE-ICU designed to help family members cope with the stress of having a loved one in the intensive care unit (ICU). 49 family members of ICU patients who couldn't make their own healthcare decisions used the tool. The goal was to …

This study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness program (MBCT-L) helps workers regulate emotions and improve job performance. 195 full-time employees participated. Researchers measured daily mindfulness and emotional awareness before, during, and after the program. The goal was t…

This study tested a virtual group program called Tuning in to Kids for parents of children aged 3 to 6 with congenital heart disease. The goal was to see if parents found the program helpful and easy to use. Parents filled out surveys, attended online sessions, and gave feedback.…

This study tested a training program for daycare providers to improve how they interact with children. 200 providers participated, with half receiving video-based coaching. The goal was to see if training leads to better social, emotional, and language development in young childr…