EMOTIONAL REGULATION

This study tested an online program to improve mental health in people with myasthenia gravis, a chronic muscle weakness condition. 77 patients completed a four-month program via a private Facebook group, watching short videos on topics like emotional regulation and finding meani…

This completed trial tested an 8-week group program to help teenagers aged 14-16 with mild emotional regulation issues. The program, based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, was held at school during school hours. Researchers measured changes in emotional control, anxiety, and depr…

This small pilot study tested whether a heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) program is practical and helpful for adults recovering from opioid use disorder in a residential treatment center. Thirty-two participants used a portable device to practice slow, paced breathing da…

This completed study tested a virtual reality (VR) game called Memo-gration to help older adults in nursing homes retrieve memories and improve their mood. The game used vintage Chinese scenes and interactive prompts to spark conversations with caregivers. Thirty-six older adults…

This study tested whether a virtual-reality video game could help teenagers in the juvenile justice system better control their emotions. About 74 youth aged 13 to 17 played up to 6 VR sessions. Researchers measured how much participants enjoyed the experience and tracked changes…

This study tested whether listening to relaxing music with specially designed verbal guidance can reduce anxiety in young adults. 123 university students listened to music for about 25 minutes, with some receiving culturally adapted guidance and others standard relaxation instruc…

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a simple tapping method, could help pregnant women feel less anxious and fearful before a planned cesarean section. 53 women participated, and researchers measured their anxiety, surgical fear, and traumatic birth p…

This study tested a 4-week program where young ethnic minority adults (ages 18-35) with a family history of heart disease learned paced breathing exercises using a heart rate sensor. The goal was to see if this biofeedback training could lower stress, anxiety, and improve the bod…

This study tested a brain-training method where mothers and their teenage daughters work together to improve emotion regulation. 180 pairs participated. The approach used real-time brain scans to show the mother her daughter's brain activity while they talked.

This study tested two 10-week training programs—one based on coaching and one on mindfulness—to see if they could help healthcare workers feel better and improve their job skills. 54 healthcare workers took part, and the researchers measured changes in stress, anxiety, mood, and …