PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING

This study tested different ways to help college students manage their weight and improve their mood over six months. Researchers compared basic health tips with two enhanced programs: one added peer mentor meetings and chat groups, while the other used a custom app with lessons …

This study tested a 4-month university program that combined supervised exercise with health education. It aimed to see if this structured approach improved lifestyle habits, body measurements like blood pressure and BMI, and psychological well-being more than people's usual exer…

This study tested whether a short counseling program could improve hope, problem-solving skills, and life satisfaction in vocational school students. 46 students with lower hope scores were randomly assigned to either receive the counseling sessions or continue as usual. Research…

This study tested whether an 8-week online mindfulness training program could help women with Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). Researchers wanted to see if the program could reduce the severity of PMS symptoms, lower fear related to future pregnancy and childbirth, and improve overal…

This study tested whether an online therapy program, specially adapted for Arabic-speaking refugee and migrant youth, could help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. The program used internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) over 6-10 weeks. Researchers co…

This study tested whether a short online video program could improve mental health and quality of life for people living with myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune disease. Seventy-seven patients watched four video lessons focused on building support, managing emotions, and fin…

This study tested whether fun activities like laughter yoga and finger puppet play could help improve preschool children's social skills, emotional well-being, and ability to cope with stress. Researchers worked with 90 children, splitting them into groups that did either laughte…

This study tested an 8-week program delivered by phone and a smartphone app. It aimed to help young adults who have finished cancer treatment by building hope and improving their quality of life. Researchers compared the program to a basic control group in 150 participants to see…

This study tested whether a 6-week group workshop could help university students build psychological strength and improve their well-being after the major Kahramanmaraş earthquakes. The program combined talking exercises with creative activities like drawing and storytelling. Res…

This study tested whether laughter yoga could help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) feel better. Forty participants were split into two groups: one did online laughter yoga sessions twice a week for six weeks, while the other did not. Researchers measured changes in fatigue, s…

This study tested whether providing structured education to relatives of chemotherapy patients could improve the family's overall health, nutrition habits, and psychological well-being. Researchers gave training on self-care, nutrition, and stress management to one group of careg…

This study tested whether a special counseling program could improve mental health and feelings of hope in first-time mothers who had experienced an abortion. Eight participants received six counseling sessions, some in-person and some by phone, focused on building hope. Research…

This study tested whether creating mandala art could help women with gynecologic cancers feel less anxious and more emotionally capable around the time of their surgery. Researchers randomly assigned 84 patients to either do mandala painting or receive standard care. They measure…

This study tested whether a supervised, year-long exercise program could improve physical health and psychological well-being in older women. Researchers compared 108 women aged 60+ who either did the twice-weekly exercise program or continued their usual daily activities. The go…

This study tested whether a 10-week Zumba exercise program could help reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. Forty healthy adults aged 40 to 65 were randomly assigned to either take Zumba classes three times a week or continue their normal routine. Researchers measured partic…

This study aimed to test a new, quick digital questionnaire designed to measure a person's overall well-being. About 800 adults completed the short questionnaire twice over two weeks to see if it gave consistent and accurate results. The goal was to validate the tool for future u…

This study tested whether structured meetings between different clinic staff roles (like doctors, nurses, and medical assistants) could improve teamwork and reduce burnout. Over 600 staff members from five family medicine clinics participated in sessions where they discussed what…