OCCUPATIONAL STRESS

This study looked at whether taking a short 15-20 minute nap each day for six weeks could help healthy workers feel less stressed, less depressed, and sleep better. 40 volunteers who worked day or shift jobs took part. Researchers measured changes using standard sleep, depression…

This study tested whether mandala therapy (a structured coloring activity) could improve psychological well-being and reduce negative feelings about their workplace (organizational cynicism) in nurses. 90 nurses from a Turkish hospital were split into two groups: one did mandala …

This study tested whether expressive arts therapy—like drawing, painting, or writing—could reduce death anxiety in intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. 66 nurses were split into two groups: one attended weekly art therapy sessions for six weeks, while the other did not. The goal was…

This study tested two 10-week training programs—one based on coaching and one on mindfulness—to see if they could improve mental health and job skills in healthcare workers. 54 healthcare workers took part. The study measured changes in employability, stress, anxiety, and self-re…

This study looked at 140 intensive care unit (ICU) healthcare workers to see if burnout and stress are linked to signs of inflammation in the blood. Participants completed surveys about their mental well-being and gave blood samples to measure inflammatory markers. The goal was t…

This study looked at 200 emergency nurses in Turkey to understand how often they face stressful events and how those events affect them emotionally. The goal was to identify common work-related and traumatic stressors so hospitals can better support nurses' mental health. No trea…

This study tested a wellness program for long-term care workers to see if it could lower stress and improve heart health. About 159 staff and residents took part. The program focused on healthy habits like diet, exercise, and stress management, and also looked at whether staff ac…

This study tested a program called RISE for young men leaving prison. The program provides trauma counseling and help finding a job and housing. Researchers wanted to see if this support would improve their mental health and stability, and lower the chance they would go back to p…