PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS

This study tests a culturally adapted counseling approach (CAMI) for Latino/a adults who drink heavily and may also use drugs. The program includes discussions about immigration-related stress and is delivered by trained community health workers in a primary care clinic. Research…

This study tests a group-based stress management course called Self-Help Plus (SH+) for refugee mothers living in a settlement in Uganda. About 725 mothers with young children (ages 3-4) will either take the course plus usual care, or just usual care. Researchers want to see if t…

This study tests whether using a mindfulness app for 8 weeks can improve mental health in Korean immigrants aged 60 and older. Participants use the app 10-15 minutes daily and have weekly check-ins. The goal is to see if the app reduces stress, anxiety, and depression while boost…

This study tests whether trained peer counselors from the LGBTIQA+ community can reduce psychological distress and violence exposure in Nepal. About 960 LGBTIQA+ adults aged 18-55 who have faced violence and feel distressed will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: indivi…

This study tests whether a 5-week heart rate variability biofeedback program can reduce stress and anxiety in 50 dental students moving from classroom to clinic. Participants practice slow breathing while recalling a positive memory, guided by a device that gives real-time feedba…

This study looks at whether a 12-week supervised group exercise program with music can improve emotional well-being in 100 inactive women aged 35-60 who feel stressed or down. Participants are randomly assigned to either the exercise group or a waitlist. The main focus is on posi…

This study looks at whether a daily grape powder drink can help college students feel less anxious, depressed, or stressed, and also improve their gut bacteria. Fifty healthy students aged 18-30 will take either grape powder or a placebo for 4 weeks. They will fill out surveys an…

This early-stage study tests whether a carefully guided psilocybin (magic mushroom) session can help reduce depression and anxiety in people with advanced, incurable gastrointestinal cancers. The study enrolls 24 adults aged 19-85 who live near Omaha, NE, and have a family member…

This study tests a stepped care approach to reduce depressive symptoms in 600 adolescents aged 13-15 in 40 schools in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. First, non-specialists provide a universal intervention; those who don't improve get a CBT-based self-help app. The goal is to find which in…

This study looks at whether short videos teaching coping skills can help people recovering from abdominal cancer surgery feel less pain and distress. About 95 adults will be assigned to either mindfulness videos (like guided meditation) or other support videos. They will watch th…

This study tests a grief support program called Rise & Renew for Black women aged 40 and older who have lost a spouse, parent, or child. The program includes a weekend retreat followed by 10 weeks of online group sessions. Researchers want to see if the program is helpful, easy t…

This study tests a 7-week group program led by trained peers (not doctors) to help cancer survivors reduce anxiety and depression after finishing curative treatment. 234 adults in Denmark who completed cancer treatment within the past year and have mild-to-moderate symptoms are t…

This study tests a program called Bright IDEAS that teaches problem-solving skills to parents of children receiving palliative care. The goal is to see if it helps reduce parents' anxiety, depression, and stress compared to standard support. About 40 parents will take part in 6-8…

This study looks at how people change during therapy for common mental health problems like stress and anxiety. About 340 people aged 11 and older in Quito, Ecuador, will fill out short questionnaires before and after each session. The goal is to see if routine check-ins help the…