ANXIETY DISORDER

This study tested a special therapy (OPT-A) for teens aged 10-17 who have both substance use problems and mood or anxiety disorders. 140 teens took part and were followed for 18 months. The goal was to see if the therapy could reduce drug use and improve mental health better than…

This study looked at whether a structured physical activity program, along with health education materials, could help prevent colon cancer from returning in people who had surgery and chemotherapy for high-risk stage II or stage III colon cancer. A total of 889 patients took par…

This study tested a 6-week school program designed to prevent anxiety and depression in American Indian children. 28 children in grades 3-6 from a tribal reservation took part. The program was adapted to include local culture and traditions. Researchers measured changes in anxiet…

This study tested a 20-session therapy program for children ages 4 to 7 who were at risk for anxiety disorders. The program included sessions for parents and children together. Out of 65 children, those who received the therapy showed much greater improvement in anxiety symptoms …

This study tested a program called IPS-MA, which helps people with mood or anxiety disorders find and keep a job or return to school. 326 adults who were unable to work within three months took part. The program was added to their usual care to see if it helped them recover and r…

This study tested an online cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) program for 60 teenagers with anxiety and depression. The program, called AMTE, teaches skills to manage emotions and reduce symptoms. Results showed that the online therapy was more effective than a control group in …

This study looked at how anxious people feel before getting allergy tests. Researchers measured anxiety in 300 adults using a simple 0-to-10 scale and a questionnaire. The goal was to better understand patient worries and improve their experience during testing.

This study tested whether including family members in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps veterans with anxiety disorders. 48 veterans and their family members took part in a new program called AF-CBT. The goal was to see if the program was acceptable and practical, not to c…

This study looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic and related changes, like social distancing, affected people's mental health. Over 3,600 English-speaking adults completed online surveys every two weeks for up to six months. The goal was to learn how pandemic-related stress influen…