EMOTION REGULATION

This study tests a program called iTRAC-HERO that teaches 7th graders how to manage their emotions in the context of sexual health. The goal is to help teens make safer choices and reduce risky sexual behavior. About 120 adolescents aged 12-14 will participate, and researchers wi…

This study tests a short, 3-session program called MERA (Manage Emotions to Reduce Aggression) for veterans with PTSD who struggle with impulsive aggression. The goal is to help them better control their emotions and reduce aggressive outbursts, preparing them for more in-depth P…

This study looks at whether adding a therapy dog to a group behavioral program helps children with autism spectrum disorder manage their emotions better. The program, called Regulating Together, teaches emotion regulation skills. 240 children will be randomly assigned to the stan…

This study tests whether a mobile app called JoyPop can help 110 youth aged 12-17 who are on a waitlist for mental health services. Participants will either use the app or continue with usual care while they wait. The goal is to see if the app improves emotion regulation and redu…

This study tests whether giving a daily prebiotic (a type of fiber) to 3-5 year olds who don't eat enough fiber can improve their mood, sleep, thinking skills, and gut health. About 106 children will take either a prebiotic or a placebo for several weeks. Parents will report on t…

This study tests whether an 8-session group therapy program, adapted for Turkish culture, can help university students manage their emotions better. About 40 students from Bogazici University will participate. The program uses techniques from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) t…

This study tests whether the JoyPop app can help Indigenous youth aged 18-25 in Northwestern Ontario manage emotions, depression, and anxiety while they wait for mental health services. About 110 participants will use the app or continue with usual care. The goal is to see if the…

This study tests a program designed to help parents and children in cross-boundary families (living in Shenzhen with ties to Hong Kong) improve their emotion regulation skills and resilience. About 450 parent-child pairs will take part, with half receiving the program and half co…

This study tests whether a smartphone app called JoyPop can help young adults (ages 18-25) better manage their emotions, anxiety, and depression while they wait for mental health services. About 110 participants from Northwestern Ontario will either use the app or continue with u…

This study tests whether a one-week smartphone training program can help unpaid caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease manage stress and emotions better. About 270 caregivers will learn either distancing or reinterpretation techniques, or receive no training. Researchers w…

This study tests whether a single session of brain stimulation (rTMS) combined with emotion regulation skills training can help people with mood, anxiety, or related disorders better control their emotions. About 240 adults aged 18-55 who struggle with emotion regulation will be …

This study looks at how different emotion regulation strategies—like distraction, seeking support, or thinking about reasons for living—affect suicidal thoughts in U.S. military personnel. Researchers will use smartphone surveys to track participants' strategies and feelings in r…

This study is testing a program called Get Better Together, designed to help military couples work as a team through life's challenges. Researchers want to see if attending a weekend retreat improves mental health, reduces alcohol misuse, aggression, and suicide risk. About 1,000…

This study looks at how having social support (like a romantic partner nearby) changes how people watch for danger. Researchers will track eye movements and pupil size in 45 adults who have experienced trauma or discrimination. The goal is to understand how past experiences affec…

This study looks at whether teaching mindfulness and compassion in the classroom can improve children's attention, emotional control, and social skills. About 500 students in grades 3 through 7 will take part. Researchers will measure changes using tests and questionnaires before…