PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS

This study tested a program called RISE, designed to help young men leaving prison. It provided therapy for past trauma and support for finding jobs and housing. Researchers wanted to see if this approach improved mental health and community stability, and reduced the chances of …

This study tested a two-part program designed to lower the risk of developing chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure in unemployed adults. It worked by adding a health prevention program to existing job training services and by training workplace supervisors to be…

This study tested whether promoting a free web and mobile app called StopBlues could help prevent suicide and reduce psychological distress in the general population. Over 100,000 adults in 42 French communities were involved. Researchers compared different ways of promoting the …

This study tested whether art therapy could help intensive care unit nurses cope with anxiety about death. 66 nurses were randomly assigned to either participate in six weekly art therapy sessions or receive no special program. Researchers measured anxiety levels before and after…

This small study tested whether a specific type of talk therapy could help people struggling with the emotional distress of infertility. Nine participants received 12 therapy sessions focused on managing difficult thoughts and feelings. The main goal was to see if patients found …

This study tested whether a mindfulness-based therapy program could help reduce psychological distress in pregnant women at risk for depression and anxiety. It involved 84 pregnant women in the U.S. who reported feeling distressed. The main goal was to see if the therapy improved…

This study tested a school-based program to help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in teenagers. It involved 600 adolescents in Pakistan and used a two-step approach: first, a classroom life-skills program for all students, followed by a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)…

This study tested a special group therapy program designed to help survivors of the 2023 Turkey earthquakes. The program, called Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CA-CBT), aimed to reduce psychological distress and depression while improving well-being. Researchers…

This study tested whether a simple self-acupressure technique could help nurses manage work-related stress, anxiety, and burnout. 160 nurses with signs of emotional distress were randomly assigned to either perform daily acupressure on their hands or continue their usual coping m…

This study tested whether providing small monthly grants, sometimes combined with peer mentoring, could improve mental health for transgender adults experiencing financial hardship. Researchers compared three groups receiving different combinations of financial aid and support ov…

This small, completed study tested whether a new smartphone app could help adults who were distressed by memories of a past stay in an intensive care unit (ICU). The app guides users to record and process a difficult memory from their hospitalization at their own pace. Researcher…

This study tested whether a phone app that guides users through music breathing exercises could help parents caring for a child newly diagnosed with cancer. The goal was to see if the app could reduce stress, build resilience, and improve the parents' quality of life. The study i…

This study tested a 9-week online therapy program designed to help people with heart disease manage stress, anxiety, and depression. 215 participants with stable heart conditions and emotional distress tried the flexible, personalized program. Researchers measured whether the onl…

This study tested whether daily omega-3 fish oil supplements could help adults who feel highly stressed or anxious. For three months, 64 participants took either omega-3 capsules or a placebo pill, without knowing which one they received. The results suggest that those taking ome…

This study tested whether listening to music could help reduce anxiety and distress in men receiving a specific cancer treatment for prostate cancer. Sixty patients were split into two groups: one listened to their choice of instrumental music during treatment, while the other re…

This small pilot study tested whether regular massage sessions over one year could improve the mental and physical health of hospital healthcare workers. It involved 25 staff members who received ten 30-minute massages. Researchers measured changes in stress, anxiety, sleep, and …

This small pilot study tested whether a 4-month mental health program using a smartphone app and bi-weekly video calls with a psychologist could help adults feeling stressed. The main goal was to see if people found the program easy to use and satisfying, and if it helped reduce …

This study tested whether a 4-week group program called 'Dance-Walk' could help adults feel more connected to their bodies, increase their energy, and improve their mental health. Researchers compared 117 people who started the program right away to those who waited, measuring ch…

This study tested a phone-based support program for cancer survivors and their caregivers after treatment ends. Researchers wanted to see if weekly check-ins and counseling could help manage symptoms like pain, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. The program was designed to be acce…

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation on the ear could help reduce feelings of stress and psychological distress in university students. Researchers compared a real stimulation treatment to a fake 'sham' treatment in 40 students who reported high…

This study tested whether a 4-week meditation and well-being app called the Healthy Minds Program could help reduce symptoms of depression. Over 1,100 U.S. adults with elevated depression symptoms were randomly assigned to use the app, use a version without meditation, or wait to…

This study aimed to create and test a new survey tool to better measure the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and the emotional distress they cause. Researchers asked 227 women in Turkey who have PCOS to complete several online questionnaires, including the new survey.…

This study aimed to test how well a Spanish-language questionnaire measures psychological distress in Chile. Researchers gave the survey to over 1,100 people, including university students, general community members, and patients in therapy. The goal was to see if the questionnai…

This study aimed to understand how a person's thinking, memory, and emotional health are affected after their heart stops (cardiac arrest). Researchers compared 200 survivors of cardiac arrest to people who had a heart attack but did not have their heart stop. They gave detailed …

This study aimed to understand how traumatic experiences, especially in childhood, affect jaw function and overall well-being in people with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). Researchers compared 102 adults with TMD to healthy individuals, asking them to complete questionn…

This study tested whether giving people a guaranteed income of $1,000 per month for one year could reduce financial hardship and improve overall well-being. It involved over 8,000 low-income adults in Los Angeles who were raising children and had been affected by COVID-19. Resear…

This study aimed to understand the connection between mental health and the body's immune system. Researchers measured stress, resilience, and childhood experiences in 700 Slovak adults, including some in treatment for alcohol addiction, and tested their blood for immune markers.…

This study aimed to understand the psychological and social aspects of chronic neck pain. Researchers compared 54 patients with long-term neck pain to healthy individuals to see how common certain personality traits and feelings of social stigma were. They also looked at how thes…

This study aimed to understand the mental and emotional state of 80 teenagers (ages 14-17) experiencing psychological distress. Researchers measured their anxiety and distress levels and then offered a 10-session counseling program to those who needed it. The goal was to see how …

This study tested whether a smartphone app could help monitor psychological distress in Navy personnel returning from deployment. 279 sailors were randomly assigned to use either a specific monitoring app or general self-help apps. The main goal was to see if the app was practica…

This study aimed to better understand the mental health and daily self-care challenges faced by young people (ages 10-25) living with type 1 diabetes in Spain. Researchers surveyed 115 participants through an anonymous online questionnaire to explore links between psychological d…

This study aimed to find out if donating plasma very frequently is safe for healthy male donors. Researchers compared 120 men split into three groups: one donating plasma three times every two weeks, one donating every two weeks, and one donating regular blood every three months.…