University Of Rochester

This study tested a smartphone app called FMF Connect for parents and caregivers of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). The app provides helpful information and peer support to manage children's behavior. 129 caregivers of children aged 3 to 12 took part. The go…

This study tested a coaching program called Social Engage Coaching for adults aged 60 and older who feel lonely and have had thoughts of suicide. Participants worked with a trained coach in up to 10 sessions to improve their social connections and well-being. The study used surve…

This study tested whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can be used at home to prevent suicidal thoughts in adults recently discharged from the hospital for mood disorders. 33 participants were randomly assigned to receive either real or fake (sham)…

This study tested a visual training program for 79 adults with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. The program aimed to improve two visual skills often impaired in this condition: seeing contrast and organizing visual information. Participants were split into groups to tes…

This study tested a program called SOCIAL-ENGAGE designed to help Spanish-speaking Latino adults feel more connected to their culture and community. The goal was to see if increasing social and cultural activities could lower suicide risk. The study involved 54 participants and u…