Emotional dysregulation

This study tested a structured emotional regulation program for adults in residential rehab for substance use. The program combined techniques from behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy over 11 weekly sessions. Researchers compared …

This study tested whether adding dog-assisted therapy to usual care helps teens aged 12-18 with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. 70 teens in a day hospital were randomly assigned to either get dog therapy plus usual care or usual care al…

This study tested a single online session called Project WAVE that teaches mindfulness and emotion exposure skills to help young adults (ages 18-29) cope with distressing feelings. 550 participants completed the program or a control activity. The goal was to see if the program re…

This study tested two brief mental strategies—reconstrual and repurposing—to see which better reduces sadness and anxiety in 233 young adults aged 18-30. Participants read an emotional story, then practiced one of the strategies and rated their feelings. The goal is to find simpl…

This study tested a therapist-guided online program called AMOR for pregnant women and new mothers with ADHD. 31 participants listened to podcasts and attended online group sessions. The goal was to see if the program was easy to use and helpful for managing ADHD, stress, anxiety…

This study tested whether a biofeedback video game called Mightier can help children aged 8-12 with emotional dysregulation. 183 kids were randomly assigned to play the game at home or receive usual care for 6 months. Researchers tracked symptoms, parent stress, and healthcare co…

This study brings together LGBTQ+ young people and DBT therapists to co-create new therapy components that better meet the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals at risk of self-harm or suicidal thoughts. The goal is to integrate these components into Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) ear…