Emotions

This study looked at whether using finger puppets, video games, or stress balls can help reduce fear and improve emotional behavior in children aged 4-6 who need inhaler therapy. 120 children participated, and researchers measured their fear levels, emotional responses, and paren…

This study investigates how the brain's emotion network works by recording brain activity directly from the surface of the brain in people with epilepsy who are already undergoing surgery for seizure monitoring. Participants watch short video clips designed to trigger emotions li…

This study follows patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma or chronic cluster headache who are receiving corticosteroid treatment as part of their regular care. Participants fill out a short daily questionnaire on their phone for about 40 days, starting a few days before treatmen…

This study looks at how mepolizumab (Nucala), a treatment for severe eosinophilic asthma, impacts emotions and mental well-being in patients and their partners. Researchers will track changes in feelings like anxiety, depression, and stress using questionnaires and interviews. Th…

This study tested whether teaching adolescent girls that emotions can change (a 'growth mindset') affects how they process emotions. 163 girls aged 13-18 completed a computer lesson, then underwent brain scans and stress tests. The goal was to see if a growth mindset leads to hea…

This study tested whether a daily probiotic supplement could support emotions, thinking skills, and immune function in 104 adolescents with moderate stress. Participants took either probiotics or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers measured mood, memory, attention, and immune mar…

This study looked at whether a short gratitude exercise can change how people experience pain. 145 healthy adults did a cold water hand test to measure pain. Researchers also checked if certain genes affect the results. The goal was to learn more about how thoughts and biology wo…