Florida State University

This study will test a Spanish-language program called Healthy Choices for 45 young adults (ages 18-29) living with HIV in the Dominican Republic who also struggle with alcohol use and stigma. The program is designed to help them better manage their health and reduce the impact o…

This study tests a training package called YACHT in 42 HIV testing clinics across Florida. The training helps staff use motivational interviewing to improve HIV testing and PrEP referrals for young men who have sex with men. Researchers will track whether testing rates and servic…

This small pilot study will test a brief online mindfulness program (B-MORE) in 20 adults with high blood pressure and chronic stress. Participants attend two 60-minute virtual group sessions to learn stress management techniques. The study aims to see if the program is feasible …

This study tests whether listening to a 1- or 2-minute guided mindfulness audio can reduce pain in people waiting for orthopedic care. 300 adults will be randomly assigned to one of two mindfulness exercises or a control. The goal is to see if a brief, easy-to-use technique can m…

This study tests an adapted version of a therapy called STAIR-NT, designed to help first responders who have both PTSD and a history of traumatic brain injury. The therapy combines skills training and narrative therapy to address emotional regulation and interpersonal issues. Res…

This study looks at how to help mothers in home visiting programs learn responsive feeding—recognizing when their baby is hungry or full. Researchers will first talk to moms about their experiences, then test a coaching program called LEIFc with 39 mother-infant pairs. The goal i…

This study explores whether reducing feelings of being 'less than human' can lower suicidal thoughts and increase oxytocin levels. Fifty adults aged 18-40 with moderate self-dehumanization and current suicidal thoughts will be randomly assigned to a rehumanization exercise or a c…

This study looks at whether making people feel like machines (self-dehumanization) can temporarily increase thoughts of suicide and change levels of the hormone oxytocin. Researchers will compare a group that experiences this feeling to a control group. The goal is to understand …