EMOTIONAL REGULATION

This study tested a simple, non-invasive technique called Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), or tapping, on 53 pregnant women scheduled for a planned C-section. The goal was to see if tapping could lower their anxiety, fear of surgery, and feelings of a traumatic birth. Results …

This study tested a virtual reality game called 'Memo-gration' designed to help older adults in nursing homes recall memories. 36 seniors with no major memory or vision problems played the game, which featured a vintage Chinese setting. Researchers measured changes in mood and me…

This study looked at whether listening to relaxing music with special verbal guidance can lower anxiety in young adults. 123 university students listened to music either with AI-generated culturally adapted suggestions, standard relaxation instructions, or no guidance at all. Anx…

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 enjoyable and if it improved their a…

This study tested a group program designed to help teenagers (ages 14-16) with mild emotional regulation difficulties. 69 high school students participated in the program during school hours. Researchers measured changes in emotional control, anxiety, and depression before and af…

This study tested whether gentle electrical brain stimulation given during sleep, combined with a short daily meditation practice, could help people think more flexibly and manage their emotions better. Researchers enrolled 64 healthy adults and tracked changes in mood, stress, a…

This study tested a free online program designed to improve mental well-being in people with myasthenia gravis, a chronic muscle weakness condition. 77 participants watched four short video lessons about building social support, managing emotions, and finding personal meaning. Re…

This study tested two 10-week training programs—one based on coaching and one on mindfulness—to see if they could improve mental health and job readiness in healthcare workers. 54 healthcare workers took part, and the researchers measured changes in stress, anxiety, and employabi…