WELL BEING

This study tested whether a simple, 1-minute daily laughter exercise (called a Laughie) could improve well-being in 20 adults who survived earthquakes in Türkiye. Participants laughed intentionally for one minute each day in a group online session, plus two more minutes on their …

This study tested whether a faith and prayer mobile app called PRAY.COM could help university students feel better mentally and emotionally. About 450 students used the app for at least 10 minutes each day over 8 weeks. Researchers checked if students liked the app and if it help…

This study tested a 'Laughie Prescription' — a structured laughter program — on 50 nursing students in Türkiye who lived through a major earthquake. The goal was to see if it could boost their well-being and happiness while lowering post-traumatic stress. Results showed positive …

This study tested whether a digital program—including supportive text messages, resources, and peer groups—could improve well-being, depression, anxiety, and job satisfaction in doctors. 293 physicians at Penn Medicine took part during the COVID pandemic. The program aimed to pro…

This study looked at whether creative activities like coloring mandalas or listening to music can lower nursing students' worries about the future and improve their overall happiness. 90 nursing students took part, and researchers compared those who did these activities with thos…

This study tested a new type of group therapy that combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with religious teachings to help young adults with anxiety. 33 participants aged 18-45 with generalized anxiety disorder took part in 10 weekly sessions. The goal was to see if this rel…

This study tested a 4-week movement program called Dance-Walk in 117 adults looking to improve their mental health. Participants were randomly assigned to start the program right away or wait. The program combined dance and walking to help people feel more connected to their bodi…

This study looked at whether a sensory mindfulness technique could improve well-being and reduce stress in mothers whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and who are feeding their babies with expressed breast milk. Sixty mothers participated, learning mindful…

This study tested whether a 10-session psychodrama program (a type of guided role-play) could improve psychological well-being, self-esteem, empathy, and self-compassion in 40 nursing students in Turkey. Half the students took part in the drama sessions twice a week, while the ot…

This study tested whether a type of group therapy called psychodrama could improve nursing students' empathy, self-compassion, and overall well-being. Forty students were randomly assigned to either attend ten weekly psychodrama sessions or continue their normal routine. Research…

This study looked at the best ways to help university students stick with stress management techniques over time. Researchers compared workshop booster sessions, online community drop-ins, and digital reminders against no support at all. 331 students took part, and the goal was t…

This study looked at how using screens like phones and computers affects the health of 532 Egyptian teenagers aged 13 to 18. Researchers measured sleep quality, body awareness, posture, and overall well-being. The goal was to understand the impact of screen culture on young peopl…

This study tested whether listening to binaural beats—special audio tones—adjusted in real-time based on brain activity could improve attention, memory, and relaxation in healthy adults. Twenty-five participants completed tasks measuring focus and well-being while listening to ei…

This study looked at whether a school-based football program called "11 for Health" could improve the heart health, fitness, health knowledge, and well-being of 254 Pakistani children aged 8-14. Researchers compared kids who did the football program with those who followed their …