Universidad Autonoma De Baja California

This study tests whether an 8-week life skills training program can reduce the intention to use substances among 20 teens aged 12-17 living in foster homes. The program teaches emotional control, resisting peer pressure, and critical thinking. Researchers will also use EEG brain …

This study tests a psychological program for teens aged 15-19 with painful periods. The program uses cognitive restructuring and psychoeducation to help them change negative thoughts and improve emotional control. Researchers will measure pain and coping skills before and after t…

This study tests whether short, playful activities—like guided drawing, gentle body movement, and acceptance therapy—can reduce stress and anxiety in university students during exams. Sixty students will participate in a single 20-minute session, and a subgroup will have their br…

This study tests a psychological program designed to improve sleep quality in female university students aged 18-25 who have insomnia. The goal is to see if better sleep helps their thinking skills and academic performance. About 35 participants will take part in the program and …

This study looks at how a reflective workshop can help teenagers aged 15 to 17 in the Mexicali Valley improve communication and handle conflicts with their families. Researchers will interview teens and observe changes in how they talk about family issues. The goal is to understa…

This study tests a 4-session psychological program designed to improve emotional intelligence and thinking skills (like planning and self-control) in pregnant teenagers living in rural Mexico. 30 teens in their first or second trimester will take part. Researchers will measure ch…

This study will test whether a training program based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help university students in Mexicali improve their eating behaviors, reduce anxiety and depression, and change brain activity related to attention and control. Thirty students wil…

This study will test how accurate 10 different heart rate monitors are in 52 overweight young adults, both at rest and during exercise. The goal is to find the best way to measure heart rate at the point where the body burns the most fat. This is an observational study to gather …