MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS 1

This study tested three football-based programs for teen girls in Zambia to improve HIV testing, birth control use, and mental health. Over 2,100 girls from 32 schools took part. The programs aimed to make it easier for girls to get sexual health services and stick with HIV treat…

This study tested a free mobile app called Opp, designed to promote mental health in teens aged 13-25. Researchers wanted to see if using the app improved well-being and reduced emotional or behavioral difficulties. Nearly 400 adolescents participated, and the app was made availa…

This pilot study tested a web-based program called OptimalWork that teaches cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to help medical trainees manage stress, anxiety, burnout, and depression. 35 participants were randomly assigned to either the 4-week online course or a podcast-l…

This study tested whether ReFocus tablets, containing herbs Scutellaria baicalensis and Crataegus, can improve stress, memory, attention, sleep, and wellbeing. Thirty-six healthy adults who felt stressed took the supplement or a placebo for 14 days in a crossover design. Research…

This study looked at whether mindfulness-based art therapy (MBAT) can help nurses working in an earthquake-affected area. 44 nurses took part, with some receiving weekly MBAT sessions for 5 weeks and others acting as a control group. The goal was to see if the therapy could reduc…

This study tested a program called Mood Lifters for college students. 125 undergraduates attended 14 weekly virtual meetings to learn mental health strategies. The goal was to see if this low-cost, peer-led approach could reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Resear…

This study tested a coaching program for families of young children (ages 1.5 to 4.5 years) with suspected or confirmed developmental delays. The program included regular coaching sessions, online education, and peer support over 18 months. Researchers measured whether this appro…

This study tested whether teens who do kind things for others feel happier and more fulfilled. 119 adolescents aged 14-17 were asked to perform acts of kindness three times a week for four weeks, with some also reflecting on their actions. Researchers measured mood and well-being…

This study gave 300 low-income Black young adults (ages 18-24) in San Francisco and Oakland $500 per month for a year, plus optional financial discussion groups. Researchers wanted to see if this guaranteed income could reduce depression, increase investments in education or job …

This study tested a program called Jump Start Plus COVID Support to help childcare centers serving low-income families cope better during the pandemic. Over 1,500 children and staff participated in weekly online sessions focused on behavior management and healthy activities. The …

This study tested a parenting program for formerly incarcerated parents with children ages 2 to 12. The program combined behavioral parenting skills with mindfulness practices to support well-being and effective parenting. Researchers worked with re-entry navigators who had lived…

This study tested a mobile app called App for Independence-O (A4i-O) designed to support people with opioid use disorder. Fourteen adults used the app for one month while receiving outpatient treatment. The goal was to see if the app works well and is easy to use, not to measure …

This study looked at whether taking part in an action civics curriculum—where students learn about and engage in community issues—can improve the health and wellbeing of middle and high school students. Over 1,600 students completed surveys about their civic involvement, sense of…

This study tested whether an online mindfulness program is practical and well-liked by young gay, bisexual, and queer men who are at risk for HIV. About 60 participants were randomly assigned to either the mindfulness program or a control group. The main goal was to see if the pr…

This study tested an online mindfulness program called Mindfulness-Based Queer Resilience (MBQR) for young gay, bisexual, and queer men at risk for HIV. Nineteen participants joined a nine-week group program to learn meditation and stress-reduction skills. The goal was to see if …