STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL

This study looked at how a year-long diabetes prevention program affected weight, heart health, and stress levels in 15 adults from socioeconomically disadvantaged communities. Researchers measured changes in body weight, cardiovascular risk factors, and psychological stress to s…

This small, completed pilot study tested a telehealth program designed to help Black women who are caregivers for family members with dementia. The program combined mindfulness exercises and a heart-healthy diet plan (DASH) to see if it could help them manage their chronic stress…

This study tested if a simple writing exercise could help nursing students manage the stress of their first hospital internship. For nine weeks, half of the 52 student interns wrote about their deepest thoughts and feelings for 10-15 minutes, twice a week, while the other half wr…

This small pilot study tested whether an 8-week SKY breath meditation program could reduce stress and improve well-being in healthy adults. Researchers enrolled 45 participants to measure changes in stress levels, sleep, mood, and even biological markers in the blood before and a…

This study tested a 6-week video support program designed specifically for Black family members caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia. The program brought small groups together weekly to learn culturally relevant strategies for managing stress and personal health whi…

This study tested whether a 4-week group program could help older adults (age 50+) living with HIV build resilience and better manage daily stress. Researchers enrolled 106 participants who had recent challenges with their HIV care. The program aimed to teach skills like positive…

This study tested whether a brief, online mindfulness program could reduce burnout and stress in people caring for those with dementia. It involved 60 professional and family caregivers in Taiwan. Researchers compared a group that started the program right away to a group that wa…

This study tested whether a simple, at-home stress reduction program could help caregivers of bone marrow transplant patients. 53 caregivers were randomly assigned to either receive daily gentle yoga and breathing exercises via an MP3 player or to a control group. The goal was to…

This study tested whether a simple relaxation technique could help nursing students feel less depressed, anxious, and stressed. Researchers divided 104 nursing students into two groups: one group practiced progressive muscle relaxation exercises for four weeks, while the other di…

This small pilot study explored whether a gentle movement practice called the Feldenkrais Method could help reduce stress and improve body fluid balance in healthy, sedentary women. Twenty-four women were split into two groups: one group did eight daily 90-minute Feldenkrais sess…

This study looked at whether taking a short daily nap could help people sleep better and feel less stressed or depressed. Forty healthy adults who worked either daytime or shift schedules took a 15-30 minute nap each day for six weeks. Researchers measured their sleep quality, st…

This study tested a mobile phone app designed to help family caregivers of people with dementia. The app taught skills to manage stress and improve mood through simple daily activities. Researchers compared the app to online educational materials to see which better reduced feeli…

This study tested whether a 24-week urban farming program could improve wellbeing for adults aged 50 to 85. Researchers compared 137 participants who took weekly gardening classes to a similar group who did not, measuring stress, quality of life, and social connection. The goal w…

This study tested whether a special online mindfulness course could help UK dietitians feel less stressed and burned out at work. Researchers compared a group that took the course with a group that waited, measuring their resilience, stress, and burnout levels over six months. Th…

This study looked at whether nursing-led craft programs, like making bracelets and rags, improved the lives of indigenous Aeta women in the Philippines. Researchers surveyed 25 women who had been in the programs for at least six months to see if their household income, employment…

This study tested a special wearable device that uses gentle, targeted ultrasound to try to change REM sleep patterns in the brain. Researchers wanted to see if it was safe and if it could affect sleep quality and stress levels. They studied 52 healthy adults, some with mild slee…

This study explored whether training young Syrian refugees to be community mental health workers would improve their own wellbeing, stress, and coping skills. Researchers compared 115 young adults who either became mental health helpers, provided tutoring, or received no special …