PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING

This study tests whether a simple four-square breathing exercise done before breastfeeding can lower anxiety and improve well-being in mothers whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). About 70 mothers will be split into two groups: one does the breathing exerc…

This early-stage study is testing whether a specially designed yoga program can improve the well-being of Black and Brown women who have experienced intimate partner violence. The program includes 15 weekly yoga classes with breathwork and mindful movement, plus childcare and tra…

This study looks at whether mandala art therapy can help people who have had colorectal cancer surgery feel stronger emotionally and cope better with their illness. About 70 adults will be split into two groups: one will do mandala art activities, and the other will receive stand…

This study tests a brief guided self-help program called Self-Help Plus for university students who are behind on at least three exams and feeling distressed. The program teaches coping skills based on acceptance and commitment therapy. Researchers will measure changes in distres…

This study tests whether getting women up and walking early after a C-section, plus drinking caffeinated Turkish coffee, can improve bowel function, reduce pain, and boost mood. Sixty women who had a planned C-section under spinal anesthesia will be randomly assigned to either ea…

This study tests a culturally and language-adapted internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (i-CBT) for Farsi/Dari-speaking youth migrants and refugees aged 15-29. The goal is to reduce symptoms of common mental health problems like anxiety, depression, and stress. Participant…

This study tests whether a breathing and meditation program (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga and Sahaj Meditation) can reduce burnout and improve well-being in doctors, nurses, and other clinicians. About 180 healthcare workers will be randomly assigned to the program or a control group. Th…

This study tests whether giving university students personalized feedback about their daily stress and coping patterns can improve their well-being. About 200 perfectionistic students will be randomly assigned to receive one of two types of feedback, both, or none. The feedback i…

This study tests whether a contemplative practice called Feeding Your Demons (FYD), adapted from Tibetan Buddhism, can improve psychological well-being, body image, and self-compassion in women aged 30-60. Participants will be randomly assigned to either FYD or a standard mindful…

This pilot study tests a digital mindfulness program called Wakeful for pediatric residents. Participants can choose their program length (3, 5, or 7 weeks) or be assigned a length. The goal is to see if having a choice improves how often they use the program and how satisfied th…

This study looks at whether a special mindfulness class can improve the mental health and nursing skills of 240 nursing students. It measures things like stress, anxiety, internet use, and empathy. The goal is to see if learning mindfulness helps students both personally and prof…

This study checks if a 28-question online tool called WB6Dim gives consistent results when people take it twice, three days apart. About 500 French-speaking adults will participate. The goal is to see if the tool is reliable enough to measure well-being over time, not to test any…

This study is observing 500 adults with type 2 diabetes to understand how their mental well-being, depression, and quality of life are connected. Participants will fill out questionnaires about their feelings and daily life. The goal is to find patterns that can help doctors offe…

This early-stage study tests whether an AI-powered robot can help people with mild to moderate dementia and their caregivers become more physically active. The program includes personalized activity suggestions and tracks movement with a fitness tracker. The goal is to see if the…