EMOTIONAL DISTRESS

This study tested a 5-week group therapy program called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in 12 university students aged 18-28 who were feeling stressed or down. The program used mindfulness and values-based exercises to help students manage difficult thoughts and feelings.…

This pilot study tested whether acupuncture can help headaches in women going through IVF egg stimulation. 37 women received a 30-minute acupuncture session. Researchers measured headache intensity, stress, and emotional distress before and after treatment. The study is small and…

This study tested two simple, non-drug methods to reduce fear in children before outpatient surgery. 99 children aged 4-7 were split into three groups: one got standard care, one read a storybook about surgery, and one played with a hand puppet. Researchers measured fear and emot…

This pilot trial tested a new cognitive training program called N-ACT in 50 adults with high levels of emotion-related impulsivity and rumination. Participants completed eight weekly one-hour sessions with a coach, practicing exercises to improve emotional control. The study comp…

This study tested a mind-body program called 'Recovering Together after Cardiac Arrest' for survivors and their caregivers. 14 pairs (survivor and caregiver) took part to see if the program was feasible and helpful. The goal was to reduce emotional distress and improve well-being…

This study developed and tested a new questionnaire called the Excessive Emotional Behaviors Scale (EEBS) for Chinese adults experiencing anxiety or depression. Researchers interviewed 18 people and surveyed 637 participants to refine the scale, which measures behaviors like avoi…

This study followed 196 people with advanced lung or stomach cancer who had not yet received treatment. Researchers wanted to see if emotional distress before starting immunotherapy, along with certain blood markers of inflammation and metabolism, could predict how long patients …

This completed study followed 1,290 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes for two years. Researchers tracked mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and eating problems alongside daily blood sugar levels using smartphone surveys and continuous glucose monitors. The goal wa…