DEPRESSION DISORDERS

This study tests a brief psychological program called Y-MIND for depressed teens aged 15-18 in Ghanaian senior high schools. School counselors deliver the program, and researchers check if it's practical and helpful. 60 teens will take part, with half receiving Y-MIND and half ge…

This study looks at whether an 8-week mindfulness program (MBSR) can improve anxiety, depression, stress, and quality of life in people with COPD. About 44 adults with COPD who are already in a pulmonary rehab program will take part. They will attend weekly group sessions, a sile…

This study tests whether Compound Ciwujia Granules, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, can help reduce depression symptoms in people with a specific syndrome (heart-spleen deficiency). About 60 adults with major depressive disorder will take either the granules or a placebo t…

This study looks at whether Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) face more barriers to starting or sticking with antidepressants after a one-time psychiatric consultation. Researchers will survey 60 adults diagnosed with depression to see if race affects medication reco…

This study follows 384 adults in Brazil who are using cannabis-based products prescribed by their doctors for chronic pain, anxiety, or depression. Researchers will not provide the medication but will track patients for 6 months through online surveys to measure changes in qualit…