DEPRESSION, ANXIETY

This study tested a program that combines group savings and loans with education on parenting, farming, and mental health support for people with HIV in Kenya. The goal was to help them stick to their HIV medication, lower stress, and achieve undetectable virus levels. Over 800 p…

This study tested whether mobile counseling could help Romanian gay and bisexual men reduce HIV risk and improve mental health. 300 men completed surveys and 8 online sessions with a counselor or by reading health information. The program aimed to lower risky sex and heavy drinki…

This study looked at whether a single dose of ketamine can reduce depressive symptoms in adults undergoing a specific type of brain surgery (lumbo-peritoneal shunt insertion). The trial involved 110 participants aged 20-44 with moderate to severe depression. Researchers measured …

This study tested a new online program (iACTforDGBI) for people with disorders of the gut-brain interaction, like irritable bowel syndrome, who also have anxiety or depression. 27 participants tried the self-guided sessions and gave feedback through interviews and questionnaires.…

This study tested whether a program called PRISM (Promoting Resilience in Stress Management) is practical and helpful for young adults aged 18-39 who have been diagnosed with cancer or desmoid tumors. The program aims to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Researchers enro…

This study tested whether online laughter therapy could improve mood and quality of life in 69 adults on hemodialysis. Participants did laughter yoga sessions online, and researchers measured depression, anxiety, stress, and quality of life. The goal was to see if this simple, gr…

This study tested a new cognitive-behavioral skills training program delivered in the metaverse for people with depression and anxiety. 306 participants were split into three groups: one using virtual reality, one using a flat-screen computer, and one waiting 8 weeks before start…

This study tested a mobile app called IntelliCare to help breast cancer survivors with depression and anxiety. 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 explored wheth…

This study looked at whether giving a single dose of esketamine, a drug related to ketamine, could help reduce anxiety and depression in people having heart valve surgery. 142 adults took part, and researchers measured their mood before and after surgery using standard questionna…

This study tested two online programs—cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness—to help adults cope with the distress caused by tinnitus (ringing in the ears). 67 participants were randomly assigned to CBT, mindfulness, or a waiting list. Both online treatments were foun…

This study tested a digital well-being program for 293 doctors at Penn Medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program included text messages, resource support, and peer groups. Researchers measured changes in depression, anxiety, stress, and job satisfaction. The goal was to …

This study tested a new, non-invasive light therapy called transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) for people with major depression. 50 adults received either active light or a sham treatment on their forehead three times a week for six weeks. The goal was to see if this light the…

This study tested whether virtual reality therapy could prevent anxiety, depression, and PTSD in adults who had a lung transplant. 62 patients used a VR headset with scenes that gradually increased stress, like ICU alarms, to help them get used to the environment. The goal was to…

This study tested a problem-solving therapy program for family caregivers of people with cancer who were receiving palliative care. Over 500 caregivers took part, and researchers measured changes in anxiety and depression symptoms. The goal was to see if learning practical proble…

This study tested a simple web platform called Adhere.ly that helps therapists encourage clients to practice therapy skills between sessions (homework). 79 adults with anxiety or depression and their therapists took part. The goal was to see if using the tool improved symptoms an…

This study tested a new online program (iACTforDGBI) for people with disorders of the gut-brain interaction, like IBS, who also have anxiety or depression. 30 patients tried the self-guided sessions and gave feedback through interviews and questionnaires. The goal was to see if t…

This study tested a training program called First Face, designed to help community members recognize and respond to mental health crises. 92 staff from the Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations took surveys before, right after, and 3 months after training. The goal was to see if the…

This study looked at whether offering cash rewards and mental health screening can encourage college students in Chennai, India, to seek therapy. 340 women students took part. Some students received information about their mental health risk, some were offered money for their fir…

This study analyzed health records from nearly 1 million Canadian adults to see how the COVID-19 pandemic affected primary care for chronic conditions like diabetes, heart failure, and depression. Researchers looked at changes in doctor visits, tests, and treatments before and du…

This study followed over 2,300 adults from urban areas of Chile for one year to learn more about chronic pain and its effects. Researchers measured pain levels, mental health issues like depression and anxiety, and how pain impacted work and social life. The goal was to better un…

This study looked at a program called KEEP that trains foster and kinship parents to better support children in their care. The goal was to see if the program could reduce depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-harm, and behavior problems in youth from Native, Hispanic, Black, and LGBTQ…