EMOTION REGULATION

This study tests a type of talk therapy called Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy for Eating Disorders (MIT-ED) in 64 adults with various eating disorders, including those who are underweight. The therapy aims to help people understand and change unhelpful thinking and emotional…

This study tests whether an adaptive music program can improve stress, loneliness, emotional control, and thinking speed in healthy older adults. About 75 participants will be split into three groups: adaptive music, traditional music, or a waitlist. The program lasts 4 weeks wit…

This study tests whether a 1-month meditation app can help juvenile justice officers and others working with court-involved youth manage chronic workplace stress. Researchers will track how often participants use the app and whether they find it helpful. The goal is to see if thi…

This study planned to test whether a single 60-minute session of Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training could help adults with suicidal thoughts learn coping strategies and reduce their distress. Researchers intended to compare this approach to a relaxation session. However…

This study tests a program called Regulating Together, designed to help youth with autism who have trouble managing their emotions. About 144 children and their caregivers will take part to see if the program improves emotional control and daily skills. The goal is to find better…

This study tests a new therapy that combines Islamic teachings with chair-work techniques to help Muslims who have been stuck in grief for over six months. The goal is to resolve lingering emotional issues with a deceased loved one. Fifteen adults who lost someone 6 months to 5 y…

This study looks at whether a group social work program based on emotion-focused therapy can improve emotion regulation, emotional intelligence, and empathy in children aged 9-11 who live in a children's home. About 38 children will take part, with some receiving the therapy and …

This study tests a program called Little ACF, designed to help parents of children aged 1-2 years strengthen their parenting skills and support their child's emotional development. About 670 parents from child health clinics will be randomly assigned to either the program or usua…

This study tests a professional development program for supervisors in state pre-kindergarten programs. The program teaches supervisors how to better support teachers, which may help children develop healthy emotional skills. Researchers will compare outcomes between those receiv…

This study tests whether short animated videos teaching coping skills can help Chinese and Chinese American college students better manage their emotions and feel more confident. About 91 students will watch the videos and answer questions about their emotional control and how us…