WELLBEING

This study tests a friendly AI chatbot that guides people through telling their life stories to boost emotional well-being. It includes healthy adults, older adults aged 65+, and adults with mental health conditions living in care homes. The chatbot helps create a personal "life …

This study explores whether virtual reality (VR) can help people receiving palliative care—and their companions—achieve personal goals like relaxation or bucket-list experiences. Up to 12 patients will take part in up to 3 VR sessions at a hospice in England. Researchers will tra…

This study tests whether phone-based health and wellness coaching can reduce stress and improve confidence for caregivers of people waiting for a heart or lung transplant. About 30 caregivers will take part. Researchers will measure changes in caregiver burden and self-efficacy u…

This study tests a culturally adapted internet-based therapy (i-CBT) for Farsi/Dari-speaking migrants and refugees aged 15-29 who have symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress. Participants will receive the therapy or be in a control group. The goal is to see if this approach r…

This study offers a free 6-week online psychological coaching program for NSU undergraduate students. The goal is to help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while improving quality of life and healthy coping skills. Participants will complete surveys before and af…

This study looks at whether mindfulness meditation or reducing social media and replacing it with exercise can improve mental health in college students who use social media heavily. 300 students will be split into three groups: one does nothing different, one practices mindfulne…

This study looks at whether taking berberine (a natural supplement) or doing short, intense exercise (sprint training) for two weeks can improve mental health, energy, and sleep in adults with mild depression, anxiety, or stress. It also checks how these interventions affect immu…