Mixed anxiety and depressive disorder

This study tests a program called Compassionate Mind Training for Teachers (CMT-T) to see if it can reduce depression, anxiety, and self-criticism in elementary school teachers. Forty teachers from public schools in Aracaju, Brazil, will take part in group sessions that include m…

This study looked at 6 people with schizophrenia who were already taking a combination of two long-acting injectable medications: Abilify Maintena and Rexulti. Researchers tracked their symptoms and side effects over 6 months to see how well the combo worked in everyday life. The…

This study tested a 6-week program designed to prevent anxiety and depression in American Indian children aged 8-12. The program uses games and role-play to help kids handle stress, and was adapted with input from the tribal community. Researchers worked with 28 children from two…

This study tested a group teletherapy platform called TheraGroup for Black college students dealing with anxiety and depression. Forty students took part in 12 weeks of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) coping skills training delivered online in a group setting. The goal was to …

This study tests a digital program called Rauha that combines online cognitive behavioral therapy with coaching from trained mental health coaches. It is designed for adults with hearing or mobility disabilities who also experience anxiety or depression. The trial will see if peo…

This early-phase trial is testing whether a generative AI chatbot called Therabot-CALM is usable and acceptable for people with cannabis use disorder who also have anxiety or depression. Fifteen participants will use the app for 4 weeks and give feedback through interviews and su…

This study tested whether giving oral probiotics to adolescents before non-cardiac, non-digestive surgeries could reduce anxiety and depression afterward. 150 teens aged 12-17 were randomly assigned to receive either probiotics or a placebo. Researchers measured anxiety and depre…

This study tested a mobile app called EASE to help people manage anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. It included 822 adults who identified as Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and had significant anxiety or depression symptoms. The app provided symptom tracking…

This study tested whether professional socio-aesthetics (specialized beauty and well-being care) can improve quality of life, reduce pain, and ease anxiety in adults undergoing chemotherapy for lung, breast, colon, or prostate cancer. 400 participants were randomly assigned to re…

This study tested an online guided self-help program called EMPOWER for medical professionals with mild depression or anxiety. The program teaches problem-solving and acceptance skills through videos and stories. 161 participants were randomly assigned to the program or a control…

This study tested an online group program called Healthy Minds for people on sick leave due to depression, anxiety, or adjustment disorders. 123 participants either joined the 8-week program or received standard care. Researchers tracked their return to work, symptoms, and job fu…

This study looked at whether online laughter therapy could help people on hemodialysis feel less depressed, anxious, and stressed, and improve their quality of life. Sixty-nine adults who were on dialysis took part. They did laughter therapy sessions online. The results showed th…

This study tested a 5-week digital counseling program for 54 women who had a pregnancy loss within the past two months. The program focused on emotional support and coping skills. Researchers measured grief and stress levels before, right after, and up to 6 months later to see if…

This study tested an 8-week online program to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) improve their problem-solving and coping skills. The goal was to see if the program was easy to use and if it helped reduce anxiety and depression. Thirty adults with MS in Lebanon took part. T…

This study tested whether a probiotic called Weizmannia coagulans BC99 can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in stressed adults. 79 people took either the probiotic or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers measured changes using standard depression and anxiety rating scales.…

This study looked at whether a 4-week program of group exercise, walking, and education could improve depression, anxiety, quality of life, and spinal mobility in elderly nursing home residents. 44 people aged 65 and older took part. The goal was to see if simple, supervised acti…

This study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program could lower stress, anxiety, depression, and cortisol levels in infertile women. 84 women participated, with half taking the program and half serving as a control group. The goal was to see if mindfuln…

This study tested whether a single dose of ketamine, given during spinal surgery, can reduce depressive symptoms afterward. 110 adults with moderate to severe depression received either ketamine or a saltwater placebo. The goal was to see if ketamine could lower depression scores…

This study tested whether a mobile app called IntelliCare can reduce depression and anxiety in breast cancer survivors. 313 women who had been diagnosed within the past 5 years and had elevated symptoms used the app or received standard educational materials. The study also looke…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) exposure therapy could prevent anxiety, depression, and PTSD in people recovering from a lung transplant in the ICU. 62 adults on the lung transplant waiting list participated. They used a VR headset to gradually get used to st…

This study developed and tested a new questionnaire called the Excessive Emotional Behaviors Scale (EEBS) for Chinese adults experiencing anxiety or depression. Researchers interviewed 18 people and surveyed 637 participants to refine the scale, which measures behaviors like avoi…

This study looked at 62 children with cerebral palsy (ages 2-18) and their primary caregivers to understand how the children's sleep problems relate to caregiver burden and mental health. Researchers used questionnaires to measure sleep quality in both children and caregivers, al…

This study looked at 206 medical residents in France to see if their physical activity levels are linked to anxiety, depression, and burnout. Participants filled out online surveys about their exercise habits and mental health. The goal is to understand whether staying active mig…

This study looked at whether people with long-term neck pain (cervical myofascial pain syndrome) are more likely to have a 'Type D' or distressed personality and feel stigma about their condition. Researchers compared 54 patients with healthy individuals using questionnaires. The…

This study looked at whether offering cash rewards and sharing screening results could encourage college students in Chennai, India, to use free mental health services. About 340 women students were split into four groups: some just got information, others also learned their scre…