MENTAL DISORDER

This study tested whether a simple phone call could help people with chronic heart or mental health conditions during the COVID-19 lockdown in France. Medical students called over 22,000 patients to check on their health and see if they needed their doctor. The goal was to see if…

This study tested a family training program delivered by video call. It aimed to help family members support a relative who is experiencing early psychosis and using substances like alcohol or cannabis. The goal was to see if the program improved family wellbeing and helped the r…

This study tested whether special training for staff in youth residential facilities could help prevent suicide and self-harm among the young people living there. About 1,000 staff and youth participated. Researchers compared facilities where staff received the new training and c…

This study tested a 6-week program to help caregivers of people with dementia. Participants wore an Apple Watch to track their sleep and activity patterns and received weekly coaching calls. The goal was to help caregivers establish healthier daily routines to reduce symptoms of …

This study asked elderly patients with multiple chronic conditions about their experiences with doctor continuity. Researchers interviewed 26 older adults in Granada who had recently gone without a regular family doctor. The goal was to understand how having consistent care from …

This small pilot study tested whether adding a clinic-wide policy change to standard staff training could better reduce stigma and improve care for people with substance use disorders in mental health clinics. Researchers compared two clinics: one where providers only received tr…