MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE

This study tested a community-based program to help pregnant women with substance use get better prenatal care and treatment. It used special ultrasounds to help moms connect with their babies, along with education and a personal guide to help them access services. The goal was t…

This study tested whether offering families phone-based support from a mental health 'navigator' could help children get care earlier. It involved 358 children who showed early signs of mental health concerns but had not yet received treatment. The program used computer screening…

This study tested a smartphone app called LvL UP, designed to help adults prevent chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes, and improve mental well-being. Over 1,000 participants in Singapore used the app, which focuses on moving more, eating well, and stressing less. The…

This study tested whether an 8-week online program called EMPATIA could help prevent mental health issues in teenagers experiencing mild emotional struggles. 158 Swiss teens aged 12-18 used the program to learn skills for handling stress, worries, and difficult emotions. Research…

This small pilot study tested whether a group Nordic walking program could help older adults who were evacuated from their homes due to war. The program involved twice-weekly guided walks for two months, using special walking poles. Researchers wanted to see if this activity coul…

This study tested whether a 5-month mindfulness meditation program could improve mental well-being for hospital staff. It involved 108 healthcare professionals who either participated in the meditation sessions or were in a comparison group. Researchers measured changes in work-r…

This study tested whether a 12-week phone app could help children with cancer and their families build mental resilience. Forty participants, including kids with new cancer diagnoses and other chronic illnesses, received daily texts with links to mindfulness and self-reflection e…

This study tested whether participating in arts programs like dance, cinema, or theater could improve mental wellbeing and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. 382 participants aged 10-99 with various mental health conditions were randomly assigned to either start arts acti…

This study tested whether participating in arts activities like theater, dance, music, or museum visits could improve mental health. Over 500 adults in Greece with conditions like depression, anxiety, or schizophrenia were randomly assigned to either join weekly arts sessions for…

This study tested whether a school-based mindfulness program could improve mental health and reduce stress for middle school students, particularly those with learning disabilities. Researchers worked with 68 students in 5th and 6th grades at schools serving underserved communiti…

This study observed over 100,000 people to see if using an AI-powered conversation tool could improve how people access talk therapy. It compared people using this new tool to those using standard referral methods, looking at changes in depression and anxiety scores, wait times, …

This study tested a new way to help rural child advocacy centers identify children who need mental health support after experiencing trauma. Four centers tried a standard screening and referral process, with half also using special teamwork strategies. The main goal was to see if…

This study aimed to understand if giving trauma patients an educational handout about mental health resources would make them feel more confident about getting support. Researchers surveyed 93 English-speaking adults who had experienced a traumatic injury. The main goal was to se…

This study looked at whether nursing-led craft programs, like making bracelets and rags, improved the lives of indigenous Aeta women in the Philippines. Researchers surveyed 25 women who had been in the programs for at least six months to see if their household income, employment…

This study aimed to understand how common mental health issues and symptoms of low energy are among young, competitive biathletes in Norway. It surveyed 28 athletes aged 16-19 to see if problems were linked to age, gender, or performance level. The goal was to gather information …