STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL

This study tested a program to help African American women aged 40 and older who care for a family member with Alzheimer's or related dementia and also have high blood pressure. The program focused on stress management, healthy eating, and physical activity to improve blood press…

This study tested three remote programs to help people with depression and substance use caused by COVID-19 stress. 113 adults from Cambridge Health Alliance took part. They either joined an 8-week online mindfulness class, an online therapy program, or received standard remote m…

This study looked at whether taking a short 15-20 minute nap each day for six weeks could help healthy workers feel less stressed, less depressed, and sleep better. 40 volunteers who worked day or shift jobs took part. Researchers measured changes using standard sleep, depression…

This study tested whether a daily 20-minute stress reduction program (gentle stretches and breathing exercises) could lower stress and improve health in 53 caregivers of stem cell transplant patients. Caregivers in the program used an MP3 player with guided exercises and tracked …

This study tested a community-based program for Black family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or related dementias. The goal was to help them manage stress, feel more confident in caregiving, and find positive aspects of their role. 25 caregivers participated in the pilot pr…

This study tested a 10-week compassion-based training program to help African Americans deal with stress caused by racism. 22 adults took part, learning mindfulness and self-compassion techniques. The goal was to see if the program was practical and helpful for reducing psycholog…

This study looked at whether taking part in urban care farming (hands-on gardening classes) can lower stress and improve quality of life for older adults aged 50 to 85. Over 24 weeks, participants learned planting and socialized in a farm setting. Researchers compared their well-…

This study tested a program to help people over 50 living with HIV build resilience and better cope with daily stress. 106 participants from an HIV clinic used daily text messaging to track their stress and coping skills. The goal was to see if the program improved their resilien…

This study looked at whether progressive muscle relaxation exercises (tensing and relaxing different muscle groups) can help nursing students with depression, anxiety, and stress. 104 students were split into two groups: one did the exercises for 4 weeks, the other did not. Resea…

This study tested whether using bandages printed with cartoon characters could help children aged 6-11 feel less fear, stress, and pain during burn dressing changes. 42 children with second-degree burns were randomly assigned to receive either cartoon-printed or plain bandages. T…

This study looked at whether guided breathing exercises during labor can lower pain, anxiety, and stress for mothers, and improve their birth experience. 124 pregnant women were split into two groups: one did breathing exercises, the other got standard care. Researchers then comp…

This study tested whether expressive writing (writing about thoughts and feelings) could reduce stress and improve work engagement in 52 Chinese nursing interns during their first clinical placement. Participants wrote for 10-15 minutes twice a week for nine weeks, with one group…

This pilot study looked at whether the Feldenkrais Method, a gentle movement and awareness practice, could help reduce stress and improve well-being in 24 healthy but sedentary women aged 26-59. Participants either took eight daily 90-minute Feldenkrais sessions or were in a cont…

This study tested a 5-week online mindfulness program for 60 professional and family caregivers of people with dementia in Taiwan. Participants attended weekly live classes and practiced 10 minutes of daily guided meditation using a digital platform. The goal was to see if the pr…

This study tested a mobile web-based program designed to reduce stress and depression in people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. 184 caregivers aged 40 or older who provided at least 20 hours of in-home care per week and had mild depressive symptoms took part. The…

This study tested whether a special 4-week online mindfulness course could improve the mental well-being of registered dietitians in the UK. Thirty dietitians took part, with some attending the course and others serving as a comparison group. Researchers measured their resilience…

This study looked at whether a breathing meditation called SKY (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga) is practical and helpful for reducing stress and improving well-being. Forty-five healthy adults took part in an 8-week program. Researchers measured stress, anxiety, and happiness using surveys…

This pilot study looked at whether training Syrian refugee young adults (ages 18-24) to become community mental health workers could improve their own mental health and coping skills. 115 participants were trained and surveyed to measure changes in wellbeing, stress, and resilien…

This study tested a wearable system called NEUSleeP that uses ultrasound to gently stimulate deep brain areas during REM sleep. 52 healthy adults and people with mild sleep or stress issues completed two overnight sleep recordings. The goal was to see if the device is safe and ca…

This study looked at how nursing-led livelihood programs (like bracelet and rag making) affected the health and income of 25 indigenous Aeta women in the Philippines. Researchers surveyed and interviewed participants to see if these programs helped with nutrition, stress, and acc…

This research study looked at how stress, behavior, and social factors affect weight loss and heart health in people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Fifteen adults with overweight or obesity took part. The goal was to learn more about what helps or hinders weight management in th…