PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

This study trains home-care nurses to deliver a special type of talk therapy called Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy to people with cancer who are homebound. The goal is to help patients find meaning and ease emotional distress. Researchers will check if the therapy is practical an…

This study follows 1247 mothers and their children for at least 20 years to learn how genetics, diet, lifestyle, and environment during pregnancy and early childhood influence future health. Researchers will track metabolic and mental health outcomes in both mothers and children.…

This study follows about 1,400 women from early pregnancy until their child turns 4. Researchers want to understand how stress, social support, and genetics affect a mother's mental health during pregnancy and how that might influence her child's development. The goal is to learn…

This study interviews 30 parents of children under 18 with a large or giant congenital melanocytic nevus (a type of birthmark). The goal is to understand their experiences and challenges, especially around the time of their child's birth. Findings will help develop better support…

This study looks at how a mother's stress, anxiety, and mood during pregnancy might influence her child's brain development and behavior. Researchers are following 587 families in Singapore, including mothers, fathers, and children, to understand these connections. They use brain…