EMOTIONAL DISTRESS

This study tests a program called Journey of Hope-C19 to prevent emotional and behavioral problems in children aged 8-14 from low-income, minority communities who have faced COVID-19 and another disaster. About 800 children and their parents will take part. The program teaches co…

This study is testing two short mind-body programs for people who survived a cardiac arrest and the family or friends who care for them. The goal is to see if these programs are practical and helpful for reducing anxiety, depression, and emotional distress. About 84 pairs (surviv…

This study tests whether ear acupuncture, combined with mindfulness therapy (like yoga and breathing exercises), can reduce emotional distress in 66 active-duty service members and veterans with PTSD. Participants receive small needles placed in the ears that fall out naturally, …

This study looks at whether a patient's emotional state—like depression or anxiety—can influence how well advanced liver cancer responds to a combination of chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Researchers will follow 90 adults with BCLC stage B or C liver cancer, d…

This study enrolls teens aged 12–17 who have had recent suicidal thoughts. They will learn a brief program about using social media in active, positive ways. Researchers will measure changes in feelings of loneliness, burdensomeness, and distress. The goal is to see if this appro…

This study tests a short, 6-session program for patients with acute brain injury and their informal caregivers. The goal is to prevent long-term emotional distress and improve quality of life for both. The program is delivered together as a pair and focuses on building resilience…

This study tests whether a single session of brain stimulation (rTMS) combined with emotion regulation skills training can help people with mood, anxiety, or related disorders better control their emotions. 240 adults aged 18-55 with high emotional distress will be randomly assig…