Michigan State University

This study tested a mobile app called MommyCheckup to see if it helps pregnant women who drink alcohol reduce their drinking. The app provides a brief intervention and some women also received extra text messages or booster sessions. The goal was to prevent alcohol-related harm t…

This study looked at how to keep a program called ROSE, which prevents postpartum depression (PPD), running in 90 clinics that serve low-income pregnant women. The researchers tested different levels of support—like coaching and feedback—to see what clinics need to keep offering …

This study looked at whether exercising in the morning or early evening makes a difference in blood pressure and blood vessel health for postmenopausal women with high blood pressure. Researchers measured nighttime blood pressure drops and how well blood vessels worked after exer…

This study looked at whether drinking Montmorency tart cherry juice can improve sleep and lower inflammation in adults who have trouble sleeping. Thirty-four participants with sleep issues and a higher body mass index took part. Researchers measured sleep time, sleep quality, and…

This study looked at whether a single 20-minute aerobic exercise session could help women with PTSD symptoms regulate their emotions and improve cognitive control. Sixty-seven adult women with significant PTSD symptoms were randomly assigned to either moderate-to-vigorous exercis…

This study tested a program called MOSAIC Plus for 15 pregnant women and mothers of young children who had experienced intimate partner violence and had symptoms of depression or PTSD. The program added counseling techniques to help reduce these symptoms and prevent further viole…

This study tested a type of talk therapy called interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) for women who had major depression after losing a baby (miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death). 199 women in Michigan took part. The goal was to see if IPT helps them recover from depression fas…

This study tested whether a Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) could reduce suicide attempts and deaths among 800 pretrial jail detainees at risk for suicide. Participants were randomly assigned to standard care or SPI and followed for one year after release. The goal was to see …

This study looked at how being in nature affects the mental health of 1,545 college students aged 18-24. It focused on students of color to understand differences in access to nature and its benefits. Researchers measured stress, worry, and mood to see if more time outdoors helps…

This study looked at how a non-drug treatment affects the brains of 49 children aged 11-16 with chronic stomach pain and anxiety. Researchers used fMRI scans to see changes in brain connections and activity. The goal was to understand why the treatment works, not to test if it wo…

This study tested a program that gives children a $15 prescription for fresh fruits and vegetables at every doctor visit. Researchers compared kids who had been in the program for a long time, a short time, or not at all, and tracked changes in their eating habits, food security,…

This study looked at whether combining the RTS,S malaria vaccine with special insecticide-treated bed nets (PBO nets) can better prevent malaria infection and stop its spread. Researchers followed over 1,600 children and their families in Malawi to measure infection rates and mos…