MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS 1

This study tested an enhanced football-based program for over 2,000 teenage girls in Zambia. The program added HIV self-testing, birth control information, and access to a nurse to encourage more teens to get tested for HIV and use prevention services. The goal was to help those …

This study tested whether a web-based program teaching cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills could reduce stress, anxiety, burnout, and depression in medical students. 35 participants were randomly assigned to either the 4-week interactive program or a podcast-listening contr…

This study tested a program called Mood Lifters for college students struggling with depression, anxiety, or stress. The program uses peer-led group meetings to help students feel better without needing expensive one-on-one therapy. 125 undergraduate students took part to see if …

This study tested whether a supplement called ReFocus, made from two herbs, can help healthy adults who feel stressed. 36 volunteers took either the supplement or a placebo for 14 days, then switched. Researchers measured changes in thinking speed, memory, mood, and sleep. The go…

This study looked at whether a 5-week mindfulness-based art therapy program could help nurses working in an earthquake-affected area. 44 nurses took part, with some receiving the therapy and others acting as a control group. The goal was to see if the therapy could reduce burnout…

This study tested a coaching program for 306 parents of children aged 1.5 to 4.5 years with suspected or confirmed developmental delays. The program included a personal coach, online tools, and a peer support network. Researchers measured whether this approach improved parents' s…

This study tested a mobile app called App for Independence-O (A4i-O) in 14 adults with opioid use disorder. Participants used the app for one month to see if it was easy to use and helpful. The goal was to gather feedback and check how the app works before larger studies.

This study looked at whether doing kind acts for others, with or without a reflection component, can improve positive feelings and overall well-being in teenagers aged 14 to 17. Over 4 weeks, participants either performed kind acts, did kind acts plus reflection, or simply report…

This study gave 300 low-income Black young adults (ages 18-24) in San Francisco and Oakland a guaranteed income for 12 months, plus access to financial programs. Researchers wanted to see if this money helped with depression, future investments (like school or job training), and …

This study created and tested a free app called Opp to help teens feel better mentally. About 400 teenagers in Norway used the app, and researchers checked changes in their well-being and mental health. The goal was to offer easy, low-cost support for all teens.

This study tested a new online mindfulness program designed to help young gay, bisexual, and queer men cope with stress and reduce their risk of HIV. Nineteen participants from across the U.S. tried the program and gave feedback on how easy it was to use and how much they liked i…

This study looked at whether taking part in a special civics class (action civics) can improve the health and wellbeing of middle and high school students. About 1,659 students from participating schools filled out surveys during class and later online. The goal was to see if civ…

This study tested whether an online mindfulness program is practical and well-liked by young gay, bisexual, and queer men at risk for HIV. Researchers enrolled 68 participants and randomly assigned them to either the mindfulness program or a control group. The main goal was to se…