EMOTION REGULATION

Researchers at Yale University developed a virtual reality game called Invite Only VR to help middle school students learn about the risks of vaping nicotine and cannabis. In the game, players practice refusing offers to vape in realistic social situations. The study tested the g…

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 two ways to help adults with anxiety and depression become more aware of their emotions and learn to rethink them. One group used a smartwatch to track emotions in real time, while the other reflected on their day each evening. Over six weeks, both groups showed…

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 help young adults (ages 18-29) learn healthy emotional regulation strategies. 385 participants played the game and researchers measured changes in emotional control, self-esteem, and well-being using questionnaire…

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). The study enrolled 49 family members of ICU patients who could not make their own healthcare decisions. The main g…

This study tested a short program to help children aged 8 to 14 from single-parent, low-income, or left-behind families in Shenzhen improve their emotional regulation skills. 183 children took part in four group sessions plus a booster session, learning about emotions, positivity…

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 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 virtual, group-based parenting program called 'Tuning in to Kids' for parents of children aged 3 to 6 with congenital heart disease. The goal was to see if the program was easy to use and helpful for parents. Thirty-nine parents took part in online surveys, we…

This study tested two non-drug techniques—therapeutic touch and emotional freedom technique (tapping)—on 60 new mothers who had vaginal births. Over six weeks, one group received touch therapy, another did tapping, and a third got standard support. Researchers measured mood and f…

This study tested whether a mobile app called JoyPop can help post-secondary students aged 18-25 better manage their emotions, stress, and anxiety. 160 students were randomly assigned to use the app twice daily for 4 weeks or to receive no intervention. Researchers measured chang…

This study tested whether a training program for daycare providers could improve how they interact with children and support their social, emotional, and language development. About 200 daycare providers took part, with some receiving the training and others serving as a control …

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 looked at whether a single 20-minute aerobic exercise session could help women with PTSD symptoms regulate emotions and improve cognitive control. Sixty-seven women were randomly assigned to either exercise or silent sitting. Researchers measured brain activity and sel…