EMOTIONAL DISTRESS

This study tests a program called Journey of Hope-C19 to see if it can prevent emotional and behavioral problems in children from low-income, minority communities who lived through COVID-19 and another disaster. About 800 children in grades 3-8 will take part. The program focuses…

This study tests two resilience-building programs for cardiac arrest survivors and their caregivers. The goal is to reduce anxiety, depression, and emotional distress while improving quality of life. About 84 pairs (survivor plus caregiver) will participate in a series of session…

This study tests whether ear acupuncture, combined with mindfulness therapy, can reduce emotional distress in 66 active-duty service members and veterans with PTSD. Participants receive tiny ear needles that fall out naturally and learn relaxation techniques like yoga and breathi…

This study looks at whether teaching teens (ages 12-17) who have suicidal thoughts how to use social media in active and helpful ways can reduce feelings of disconnection and distress. About 200 teens will take part in a brief educational program. The goal is to see if this appro…

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 whether a patient's emotional state—like depression or anxiety—can influence how well advanced liver cancer responds to a combination of chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Researchers will follow 90 adults with BCLC stage B or C liver cancer, g…

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. The program focuses on building resil…