PERCEIVED STRESS

This study tests a program called B-SWELL that helps midlife Black women (ages 45-64) lower their heart disease risk by reducing stress and adopting healthier habits. About 43 women from the Cincinnati area will be randomly placed into either the B-SWELL program or a general well…

This study tested an 8-week mind-body program called Mindfulness in Motion (MIM) in 37 university dance students. The course taught stress reduction, mindfulness, and gentle yoga to help students handle physical and emotional pressures. Researchers measured changes in stress, bur…

This study looked at whether pairing first-year nursing students with older student mentors can lower their stress. Starting nursing school can be tough, and the program offered guidance on time management, studying, and coping. 120 students took part, with some getting a mentor …

This study looked at whether changing how often women eat (meal frequency) can improve their confidence and reduce stress while dieting. It involved 72 women aged 25-55 who had a history of losing and regaining weight (weight cycling) and were overweight or obese. The goal was to…

This study tested whether laughter yoga can reduce stress and improve self-efficacy in first-year nursing students. 88 students were split into two groups: one did laughter yoga, the other had traditional training. Researchers measured stress levels, coping behaviors, and self-co…

This study tested a non-invasive device that sends mild electrical pulses to a nerve in the ear (taVNS) to see if it lowers stress and distress in university students. Forty students with high distress levels received either real or fake stimulation for five days. The researchers…

This study tested whether coloring mandalas (circular patterns) can reduce stress and anxiety and improve quality of life for people caring for a loved one in palliative care. Eighty caregivers were split into two groups: one colored mandalas for 4 weeks (4 days a week), the othe…

This study tested whether a smartphone app called SAM could help adults with borderline personality disorder traits manage daily stress. Sixteen participants used the app for four weeks, answering quick stress questions several times a day and getting feedback on their patterns. …

This study tested whether adding acupuncture to a short mindfulness program could lower stress in 86 active-duty military members and veterans. Participants either received four weekly acupuncture sessions plus mindfulness therapy, or mindfulness therapy alone. Researchers measur…

This study tested an 8-week mindfulness-based psychoeducation program in 50 adults diagnosed with anxiety disorders. Half took the program, half did not. Researchers measured changes in perceived stress, intolerance of uncertainty, and cognitive flexibility. The goal was to see i…

This study tested whether a daily probiotic supplement (Lactobacillus reuteri) could lower stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in 150 adults aged 18-45 who reported feeling stressed. Participants took either the probiotic or a placebo for several weeks and completed surveys …

This study tested whether a role model-based ethics course could reduce moral injury and stress in 101 second-year medical students in Taiwan. Students chose between a standard version with stories and handouts, or an enhanced version with extra writing and guest speakers. Resear…

This study looked at whether a creative drama-based stress management program could help nursing students feel less stressed, cope better, and improve their emotional intelligence. 49 nursing students took part, with some doing drama sessions and others receiving standard trainin…

This study looked at 138 physical therapy students aged 18-30 to see if their eating habits, sleep quality, and stress levels are linked. Participants filled out three questionnaires about eating attitudes, sleep, and perceived stress. The goal was to understand how these factors…