Emotional distress

Researchers at KU Leuven are testing Positive Events Training, a program that teaches adolescents to recall specific positive memories and imagine positive future events. The study enrolls one Dutch-speaking teenager with moderate depressive symptoms and delivers the training in …

This study looks at whether a guided therapeutic writing program can help adult women with chronic pain and co-occurring mental health conditions. Participants will complete writing exercises focused on emotional processing and meaning-making over four weeks, then share their exp…

This trial tests a 9-week school program designed to improve emotional intelligence and resilience in 104 adolescents aged 14-16 who are experiencing emotional distress. Participants will take part in group sessions and activities. The study measures changes in well-being, resili…

This study is testing a new program led by physiotherapists to help teens and young adults (ages 12-25) who have had muscle or joint pain for at least 3 months. The program focuses on gradually increasing physical activity and reducing fear of movement. The goal is to see if this…

This study looks at whether one art therapy session can improve mood and reduce symptoms like pain and anxiety in adults receiving palliative care. Twenty patients in a Canadian hospital will fill out short questionnaires before and after a 30-60 minute art session. The goal is t…

This study tests a short, 6-session program for patients with a recent brain injury and their caregivers. The goal is to prevent long-term emotional distress and improve quality of life. About 388 pairs (patient and caregiver) will take part.