SOCIAL FUNCTIONING

This study tests whether a web-based program can improve quality of life for people who survived a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. The program includes educational sessions, brain games, and tips on physical activity and nutrition. Researchers will enroll 106 survivors and m…

This study tests whether regular, caring phone calls from trained volunteers can reduce loneliness, depression, and thoughts of suicide in older adults who are homebound and receive community services. About 400 people aged 65 and older will be assigned to one of two types of pho…

This study is testing a short educational program for teens aged 12-17 who have had recent suicidal thoughts. The program teaches them how to use social media in active and helpful ways, rather than passively scrolling. Researchers want to see if this approach can reduce feelings…

This study looks at 500 Polish children aged 3 to 6 to understand what factors are linked to developmental delays. Researchers will test thinking, language, and social-emotional skills, and ask parents about their child's behavior. The goal is to find patterns that could help ide…

This study is testing a program called Coffee and Family Education and Support (CAFES2) for refugee families from Arabic-speaking countries who have recently moved to Chicago. The program is led by trained peers and aims to improve mental health and family relationships. Research…