EMOTION REGULATION

This study tested a virtual reality videogame called Invite Only VR to help prevent e-cigarette and cannabis vaping in middle school students. Researchers worked with 62 students in 6th to 8th grade across three Connecticut schools. The game teaches healthy coping skills and emot…

This study tested two non-drug methods—therapeutic touch and emotional freedom technique (tapping on acupoints)—to see if they improve mood and reduce fatigue in new mothers. Sixty women who had a vaginal birth were split into three groups: one received touch therapy, one did tap…

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. Sixty-seven adult women with significant PTSD symptoms were randomly assigned to either exercise or quiet sit…

This study tested whether the JoyPop app can help post-secondary students (ages 18-25) better manage their emotions and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. 160 students were randomly assigned to use the app or receive no intervention. The goal was to see if the app improves e…

This study tested a program to help children aged 8 to 14 from single-parent, low-income, or left-behind families in Shenzhen better manage their emotions. The program involved four group sessions and one follow-up session. Researchers measured changes in emotional skills, happin…

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 (ICU). 49 family members of ICU patients who could not make their own healthcare decisions used the tool. The study measu…

This study tested a virtual group program called Tuning in to Kids for parents of children aged 3 to 6 with congenital heart disease. The goal was to see if parents found the program helpful and easy to use. Parents completed online surveys and attended weekly video sessions. Res…

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 no prior psychiatric issues took part. Research…

This study tested a 12-week program called the Integrated Stress Toolbox for Healthcare Providers (ISTH) to see if it helps Mexican healthcare workers feel less stressed and burned out. Over 2,300 participants were randomly assigned to either the toolbox training or a waitlist. T…

This study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness program (MBCT-L) helps workers regulate emotions and improve job performance. 195 full-time employees completed daily surveys about their mindfulness and emotions. The goal was to understand how mindfulness affects work life, not to…