PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS

This study tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with therapy can help reduce depression, anxiety, and stress in adults whose parents survived genocide. One hundred participants will receive a single 25mg dose under supervision, followed by …

This study tests whether taking a daily probiotic supplement called Neuralli Mood for 90 days can help reduce stress, sleep problems, low mood, anxiety, and burnout in adults who experience these issues. Participants take two capsules each day and complete questionnaires before a…

This study tests whether a daily ashwagandha supplement can lower stress, anxiety, and improve sleep in 80 LGBTQ+ adults aged 18-45 who report high stress. Participants take either ashwagandha capsules or a placebo for 8 weeks, and researchers track changes using questionnaires a…

This study tests a free mobile app called Stappvoorstap for adults on mental health waiting lists in the Netherlands. The app tracks daily stress, offers coping tips, relaxation exercises, and educational content. Over 4 weeks, 54 participants will use the app and complete questi…

This study looks at how feeling stressed and being with a friend influence people's decisions to drink alcohol. Researchers will have 160 regular drinkers choose between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in different situations. The goal is to understand what drives drinking cho…

This study tracks 1,500 people over two years to see how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed their drinking habits and related stress. Participants complete surveys about alcohol use, stress, and well-being, comparing before and during the pandemic. The goal is to understand the pa…

This study follows 2,500 adults aged 30-75 in Puerto Rico to track chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers will collect data on diet, stress, and lifestyle over two years to identify trends and risk factors. The goal is to guide public health prior…

This study is a health check for students at Constructor University Bremen and employees at HAW-Hamburg. Researchers will use surveys and interviews to measure loneliness, anxiety, stress, and health habits. The goal is to understand what affects wellbeing and find ways to suppor…

This study looks at how brief mental stress affects heart function and brain health in 450 adults aged 40-60. Participants complete two sessions: one with stress tests and heart monitoring, another with brain scans and memory tests. The goal is to understand links between stress …