EMOTIONAL REGULATION

This study tested whether listening to relaxing music with specially designed verbal guidance can reduce anxiety in young adults. 123 university students listened to music for about 25 minutes, with some receiving culturally adapted guidance and others standard relaxation instruc…

This study tested whether a heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) device is practical and helpful for adults recovering from opioid use disorder in a residential program. Thirty-two participants used the device daily for about three weeks to practice slow, guided breathing. T…

This study tested a group training program to help teenagers ages 14-16 who have mild trouble managing their emotions. The program was held at school during class time. Researchers measured changes in emotional control, anxiety, and mood before and after the program, and again th…

This study tested a new way to help teenagers improve emotional control. Mothers watched their daughters' brain activity in real time while talking to them. The goal was to see if this 'dyadic neurofeedback' could calm brain areas linked to emotion. 180 mother-daughter pairs took…

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a simple tapping method, could help pregnant women feel less anxious and fearful before a planned cesarean section. 53 women participated, and researchers measured their anxiety, surgical fear, and traumatic birth p…

This study tested a virtual reality (VR) game called 'Memo-gration' designed to help older adults in nursing homes recall memories. 36 seniors without major memory or vision problems used the VR system, which featured scenes from the past century. The goal was to see if this imme…

This study tested a virtual reality video game designed to help teenagers who have been exposed to violence learn to control their emotions. 74 youth aged 13-17 from the juvenile justice system took part. The goal was to see if the VR game was a feasible and enjoyable way to impr…

This study tested a 4-week program where young ethnic minority adults (ages 18-35) with a family history of heart disease learned paced breathing exercises using a heart rate sensor. The goal was to see if this biofeedback training could lower stress, anxiety, and improve the bod…

This study tested two 10-week training programs—one based on coaching and one on mindfulness—to see if they could help healthcare workers feel better and improve their job skills. 54 healthcare workers took part, and the researchers measured changes in stress, anxiety, mood, and …

This study tested whether a free online program could improve mental well-being in people with myasthenia gravis, a chronic muscle disease. 77 participants watched four short videos about building social support, managing emotions, and finding personal meaning. They filled out qu…