OCCUPATIONAL STRESS

This completed study tested a program called RISE (Resiliency in Stressful Experiences) for young men ages 18-35 leaving state prisons in Florida. The program combines trauma counseling with practical help like housing and job support. Researchers measured whether participants ha…

This study tested whether expressive arts therapy—like drawing, painting, or writing—can help intensive care unit (ICU) nurses feel less anxious about death. 66 nurses took part, with half attending weekly art therapy sessions for six weeks. The goal was to see if this creative a…

This study tested whether mandala therapy (a structured coloring activity) could improve psychological well-being and reduce negative feelings about their workplace in nurses. 90 nurses from a Turkish hospital took part, with half doing mandala therapy and the other half continui…

This study tested whether taking a 15-20 minute power nap each day for six weeks could improve sleep quality, reduce depression symptoms, and lower stress in healthy workers. Forty volunteers, including both daytime and shift workers, participated. Researchers measured changes us…

This study looked at 140 intensive care unit (ICU) healthcare workers to see if burnout and stress are linked to changes in their blood. Researchers measured stress levels using questionnaires and checked for signs of inflammation in blood samples. The goal was to understand how …

This study tested two 10-week training programs—one based on coaching and one on mindfulness—to see if they could help healthcare workers feel better and improve their job skills. 54 healthcare workers took part, and the researchers measured changes in stress, anxiety, mood, and …

This study looked at 200 emergency nurses in Turkey to understand how often they face stressful and traumatic events at work and how those events affect them emotionally. The nurses answered a questionnaire about their experiences over the past six months. The goal was to identif…

This study tested a worksite wellness program designed to reduce stress and improve cardiovascular health among long-term care workers. 159 staff and residents participated. The program included health promotion and safety education, and researchers also looked at whether healthi…