PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS

This study looked at whether coloring mandala patterns could lower stress and anxiety in mothers whose babies were in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). 72 mothers took part, and those who colored mandalas reported feeling less stressed and anxious. The approach is simple, …

This study tested two approaches for people on sick leave due to burnout, adjustment disorder, or stress: a stepped mental health care program and a program that combined mental health care with vocational rehabilitation. Over 600 participants from four Danish municipalities took…

This study looked at whether listening to relaxing music with special verbal guidance can lower anxiety in young adults. 123 university students listened to music either with AI-generated culturally adapted suggestions, standard relaxation instructions, or no guidance at all. Anx…

This study tested two 5-week stress management programs for people diagnosed with adjustment disorder with anxiety. One group used a computer-based program, another met with a therapist face-to-face, and a third group received no treatment. The goal was to see if the programs cou…

This study tested whether using lemongrass inhalers or liquid vapor could help adult smokers reduce their nicotine dependence and related health markers. Two hundred smokers aged 18-30 took part, using lemongrass products or no intervention. Researchers measured changes in nicoti…

This study looked at whether smelling lavender essential oil for 20 minutes before orthopedic surgery could lower anxiety, stress, and depression. 128 adults in Jordan took part, with half inhaling lavender oil and the other half receiving usual care. Results showed that those wh…

This study tested whether a gentle hands-on technique called Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT) can help lower stress. Thirty adults who were not on beta blockers and could skip caffeine for 6 hours took part. Researchers measured heart rate and asked about mood to see if PRR…

This study tested a 4-week stress reduction program for 135 medical students in Iraq during exam time. The program aimed to lower stress, heart rate, blood pressure, and stress hormones like cortisol. Participants attended 8 sessions and were measured before and after.

This study examined how psychological and ethical support affected the mental health of over 4500 hospital professionals during the COVID-19 crisis. Researchers measured stress levels using a standard questionnaire. The goal was to understand what support worked best and how it c…

This study looked at how different types of aerobic exercise—like running or playing ball games—affect mental recovery in healthy university students. Researchers introduced the idea of 'Physical Ardor,' a state of intense physical effort that may help break the cycle of stress a…

This study looked at whether digital services like smartphone apps can help people with psychosomatic disorders continue their treatment when in-person therapy is limited due to COVID-19 rules. About 2000 patients from German clinics took part, using online questionnaires to shar…

This study tested a free online program designed to improve mental well-being in people with myasthenia gravis, a chronic muscle weakness condition. 77 participants watched four short video lessons about building social support, managing emotions, and finding personal meaning. Re…

This study looked at why university students adopt an 'Ego-Tucking' mindset—a way of pulling back from competition to protect their mental energy. Researchers surveyed 713 students to understand how personal experiences, family expectations, and social pressures lead to this beha…

This study looked at whether a 30-minute walk outside in a green area helps people recover from mental tiredness and stress better than walking on a treadmill indoors. Researchers split 80 healthy young adults into two groups: one walked outdoors in nature, the other walked on a …

This study looked at whether an adaptive e-learning program on urgent medical conditions could reduce anxiety and improve skills in junior doctors working in emergency departments. 233 junior doctors were split into two groups: one received the e-learning early, the other got sta…

This study tested a 4-session program designed to teach resiliency skills to medical interpreters working in cancer care. The goal was to see if the program was practical and helpful for reducing stress. 28 interpreters from three hospitals took part. The study focused on whether…

This study looked at how psychological stress affects the decision to drink alcohol in people who drink regularly. 160 participants were randomly assigned to stress or no-stress groups and completed a task choosing between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The goal was to under…

This study looked at 72 adults with and without tooth pain to measure certain nerve chemicals (substance P and CGRP) in their saliva and tooth pulp. The goal was to see how these chemicals relate to pain severity, tooth inflammation, and psychological factors like stress and anxi…