EMOTION REGULATION

This study tested a tablet-based tool called FAMCOPE-ICU designed to help family members cope with the stress of having a loved one in the intensive care unit. 49 family members of ICU patients used the tool, and researchers measured how acceptable it was and whether it reduced a…

This study tested a 12-week training program (app and group sessions) for over 2,300 healthcare workers in Mexico. The goal was to see if it could lower stress, burnout, and inflammation while improving well-being and job performance. Participants were randomly assigned to the tr…

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a therapy that involves tapping on specific body points, can help reduce death anxiety in people who have had cancer surgery. 120 adults who had oncological surgery and feared cancer recurrence participated. Research…

This study tested whether the JoyPop app can help college and university students better manage their emotions and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. 160 students aged 18-25 either used the app or received no intervention. The goal was to see if the app improves emotion regu…

This study tested a program to help children aged 8 to 14 from single-parent, low-income, or left-behind families in Shenzhen improve their emotional regulation skills. The program included four group sessions and one booster session. Researchers measured changes in emotional man…

This study looked at whether two simple, drug-free methods—therapeutic touch (balancing energy) and emotional freedom technique (tapping on acupressure points)—can help new mothers feel less tired and improve their mood after childbirth. Sixty women who had a vaginal birth took p…

This study looked at whether a single 20-minute aerobic exercise session could help women with PTSD symptoms better regulate their emotions and improve cognitive control. 67 adult women with significant PTSD symptoms were randomly assigned to either exercise or quiet sitting. Res…