PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS

This study tests whether a mindfulness app called Headspace can help low-income parents reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Participants use the app on their own schedule for guided meditations. Researchers measure changes in stress and mood over time to see if the app provid…

This study tested whether daily gummies containing L-theanine and lion's mane mushroom extract could reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep in university students. 67 students aged 18-25 took either the gummies or no supplement for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if this natural …

This study tested whether a gentle manual therapy called Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT) can help reduce stress. Thirty adults received the treatment, and researchers measured heart rate changes and self-reported stress, anxiety, and mood. The goal was to see if this non-i…

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 the lave…

This study tested a 4-week stress reduction program for 135 medical students in Iraq during exam periods. The program aimed to lower feelings of stress, heart rate, blood pressure, and stress-related hormones. Results will show whether such a program can help students cope better…

This study tested whether listening to music with AI-generated verbal guidance that uses Eastern imagery can reduce anxiety and improve mood in Chinese university students. 123 participants were randomly assigned to music with AI guidance, standard relaxation guidance, or music a…

This study tested two programs for people on sick leave due to burnout, adjustment disorder, or stress: one offering mental health care step-by-step, and another combining that with job support. Over 600 participants from four Danish municipalities took part. The goal was to see …

This study tested whether inhaling lemongrass (as a vapor or from an inhaler) could reduce nicotine dependence and improve health markers in 200 adult smokers aged 18–30. Participants used lemongrass products or nothing (control) and provided blood samples and questionnaires. The…

This study tested two ways to manage stress for people with adjustment disorder and anxiety: a 5-week online program (Seren@ctif) and a face-to-face program, compared to no treatment. 120 adults participated. The goal was to see if either program could reduce anxiety symptoms. Th…

This study tested an online program to improve mental health in people with myasthenia gravis, a chronic muscle weakness condition. 77 patients completed a four-month program of short videos on Facebook about building social support, emotional awareness, and self-worth. Researche…

This study looked at whether coloring mandalas (circular patterns) can lower stress and anxiety in mothers whose babies are in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). 72 mothers took part, and researchers measured their stress and anxiety levels before and after the activity. Th…

This study measured stress in 40 emergency call operators and doctors while they handled calls. Researchers took saliva samples every 15 minutes to check for a stress hormone, and also asked participants how stressed they felt. The goal was to better understand how these workers …

This study looked at whether doing short, frequent exercise sessions (called 'exercise snacks') is better for your mental health than doing longer, less frequent workouts. 180 healthy young adults were split into two groups: one did six 15-minute cycling sessions per week, the ot…

This study looked at whether an adaptive e-learning course on urgent medical conditions could reduce anxiety and improve skills in junior doctors starting work in emergency departments. 233 new doctors were randomly assigned to either take the course in their first six weeks or r…

This completed study looked at 713 university students to understand the 'Fo-xi' or 'Ego-Tucking' phenomenon, where people mentally step back from competition to protect themselves. Participants filled out a questionnaire measuring factors like family expectations and social pres…

This study looked at whether digital services like smartphone apps can help people with psychosomatic disorders continue their treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, when social distancing and hygiene rules limit in-person therapy. About 2000 patients from clinics took part, usi…

This study looked at how different types of aerobic exercise—like running on a treadmill or playing ball games—affect mental recovery in healthy university students. Researchers measured things like heart rate, stress markers, and feelings of mental release after exercise. The go…

This study surveyed over 4,500 hospital professionals in France to understand the psychological and ethical challenges they faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers asked about stress factors, traumatic impacts, and coping strategies. The goal was to learn how to better su…

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. 80 healthy young adults were split into two groups: one walked outdoors in nature, the other walked indoors in a…

This study looked at how stress influences the choice to drink alcohol in 160 regular drinkers. Participants were randomly assigned to stress or no-stress conditions and then completed a decision-making task choosing between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The goal was to und…

This completed study looked at 72 adults to see how certain chemicals (Substance P and CGRP) in saliva and tooth pulp relate to dental pain, inflammation, and stress. Participants provided saliva samples and had pulp tissue collected during routine root canal treatment. The goal …

This study tested a 4-session resiliency program designed to help medical interpreters in cancer care manage stress and build coping skills. Twenty-eight interpreters from three hospitals took part in the program, which included relaxation techniques and cognitive skills training…