ANXIETY DISORDERS AND SYMPTOMS

This study tested an online program called PROCARE-I+ designed to prevent anxiety and depression in teenagers who are at high risk. Thirty adolescents with early symptoms took part in the program, which included extra modules tailored to their needs. Results showed improvements i…

This study tested a 12-week mobile phone program of daily reflection and meditation exercises for children with cancer and their families. The goal was to see if the program is practical and helpful for improving mental well-being and reducing anxiety and depression. Forty partic…

This completed trial tested two brief thinking strategies—reconstrual (reinterpreting a situation) and repurposing (finding a hidden benefit)—to see which better reduces sadness and anxiety in 233 healthy young adults aged 18-30. Participants read an upsetting story, then practic…

This study tested a talking therapy called Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in 36 adults who experienced the 2023 earthquakes in Turkey. The goal was to see if CPT could reduce symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety, and improve overall well-being. Participants were randomly…

This study tested a remote program called "And Now What?" to help prevent depression and anxiety in new mothers. 128 first-time moms in Chile took part, with some receiving the program plus usual care and others only usual care. The program included educational modules, messaging…

This study tested two online courses designed to help paramedics in Singapore manage stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. 63 paramedics took part, completing six weekly online modules. The goal was to see which course better improved mental healt…

This study looked at 202 Polish adults with chronic low back pain to find out how severe their anxiety symptoms are. Participants filled out a questionnaire called GAD-7, which scores anxiety from none to severe. The goal was simply to measure the problem, not to test any treatme…