EMOTIONAL REGULATION

This study tested two 10-week training programs designed to help healthcare workers manage stress and improve their job skills. Fifty-four participants were assigned to either a mindfulness program (for those struggling with emotions) or a coaching program (for those ready to set…

This study tested whether a special virtual reality video game could help teenagers in the juvenile justice system learn to control their emotions better. Researchers wanted to see if the game was enjoyable and practical for teens to use, and if playing it could lead to improveme…

This study tested a group training program designed to help high school students (ages 14-16) improve their ability to manage difficult emotions. Researchers wanted to see if the program, delivered during school hours, could reduce mild symptoms of emotional distress, anxiety, an…

This study tested whether a short online video program could improve mental health and quality of life for people living with myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune disease. Seventy-seven patients watched four video lessons focused on building support, managing emotions, and fin…

This study tested whether adding verbal guidance to relaxing music could help reduce anxiety in university students. Researchers compared three approaches: music with AI-generated guidance using Eastern imagery, music with standard relaxation guidance, and music alone. They measu…

This study tested whether a simple, non-invasive technique called Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) could help reduce anxiety, surgical fear, and traumatic birth perceptions in pregnant women scheduled for a planned cesarean section. The technique involves gentle tapping on spec…