STRESS (PSYCHOLOGY)

This study tested whether a mobile phone app could help young adults in South Korea manage high stress. 211 participants were randomly assigned to either use the app for 8 weeks or join a waitlist. The app combined positive psychology exercises with activities designed to boost m…

This study tested whether a smartphone app could help adults with borderline personality traits manage their daily stress. Sixteen participants used the 'Stress Autism Mate' app for four weeks to track their stress and receive tips. Researchers wanted to see if using the app lowe…

This study tested whether a 22-week program combining guided forest walks and mindfulness practices could reduce stress and improve well-being in adults who are highly sensitive to their environment. 310 participants were randomly assigned to either the outdoor forest program or …

This study tested whether a single one-hour session of a specially designed therapy video game could improve mental health. Researchers compared the game, based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to a regular neutral game in 302 adults with mild to moderate depression, a…

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation on the ear could help reduce feelings of stress and psychological distress in university students. Researchers compared a real stimulation treatment to a fake 'sham' treatment in 40 students who reported high…

This study aimed to understand how common back, neck, and other muscle/joint pain is among medical students in Pakistan. Researchers wanted to see if students experiencing more stress also reported more pain. Nearly 800 students completed an online survey about their pain and str…

This study aimed to understand and measure 'compassion fatigue'—a mix of burnout and work-related stress—in doctors, nurses, and assistants working in the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit. Researchers surveyed 159 staff members, held group discussions over 18 months, and th…