PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS

This study looks at whether coloring mandalas can help women going through menopause feel less stressed, have a better outlook on menopause, and be more mindful. About 140 women aged 45 to 55 will be randomly assigned to color mandalas or not. The goal is to see if this simple, r…

This study tests a 5-day online Theta Healing program—including meditation, visualization, and self-compassion exercises—in 142 women with PCOS. The goal is to see if it reduces fertility anxiety and improves body image compared to usual care alone. Results will be measured 6 wee…

This study tests whether a short mindfulness program can lower anxiety and improve bonding for mothers whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). 66 mothers will be randomly assigned to either the mindfulness program or standard care. The program includes four g…

This study looks at whether interacting with horses can help people who feel stressed. About 123 adults with high stress levels will either spend time with horses or just watch the countryside. Researchers will measure heart rate changes and mood before, right after, and five day…

This study will use wearable devices like heart rate monitors and sleep trackers to see how financial stress and news affect your body. Researchers will follow 2,500 adults remotely, collecting data on heart rate, sleep, and stress levels. The goal is to create AI tools that can …

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…