MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE

This study tests a program that combines weekly video chats with a counselor and a mobile app to help young adults (ages 18-29) with HIV keep the virus under control. Participants who are not yet virally suppressed will be randomly assigned to either the program or standard care.…

This study looks at whether a special health program can help people who have both COPD (a lung disease) and mental health symptoms like depression or anxiety. About 7,400 adults aged 35 and older in Xishui, China, will take part. The program includes health check-ups, lung tests…

This study looks at whether a 28-week moderate-to-vigorous exercise program can help people with severe mental illness improve their daily functioning, thinking skills, and mood. About 100 adults aged 18–69 who are not hospitalized will either join the exercise program or continu…

This study looks at whether joining community drum circles can lower anxiety and boost feelings of connection in people of African descent who are dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression made worse by COVID-19. About 90 people aged 16 and older will take part. Researchers wil…

This study tests whether a prenatal yoga app can help African American women feel better during pregnancy. Fifty first-time mothers will use the app at home for 12 weeks and wear a fitness tracker. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and improves mental and physical heal…

This study tests whether a physical activity program can help pregnant people who feel depressed or anxious. Researchers will measure changes in mood and stress markers. The study involves 88 participants from a Stanford clinic. It aims to find a simple, drug-free way to support …

This study tests a 6-week group program called Working Out Dads (WOD) to see if it helps reduce mental health struggles in fathers of children aged 0-4. About 293 dads with mild to moderate distress will either join the WOD peer-support group or receive usual care. The goal is to…

This study looks at whether a virtual program combining music and mindfulness can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in people of African descent. About 300 participants aged 16 and older will take part. The goal is to see if culturally relevant, community-based activities im…

This study tests a type of drama therapy for people who have both a mental health condition (like depression or bipolar disorder) and a substance use disorder. Ten participants will attend weekly group drama therapy sessions for 12 weeks and then put on a performance. Researchers…

This study tests whether texting pregnant women about mental health and substance use helps them get treatment faster and stick with it, compared to standard in-person screening. Over 10,000 pregnant women aged 18-45 at MUSC clinics will take online questionnaires. The goal is to…

This study looks at how schools in Chennai, India, can create a more supportive environment for youth mental health. Researchers will interview students, teachers, parents, and school staff to identify challenges and opportunities. The goal is to find the best ways to put mental …

This study looks at whether a virtual drum circle and mindfulness program can help Black adults manage stress, anxiety, and depression made worse by COVID-19. About 30 people will join online sessions and rate their feelings of connection and synchrony. The goal is to learn if cu…

This study checks if a Samsung smartwatch can tell when someone has major depression. About 220 adults (135 with depression and 85 healthy) wear the watch for 3 months. The watch tracks heart rate, sleep, and steps, and participants answer daily surveys about their mood. The goal…

This study aimed to see if combining patient surveys, staff training, and telemedicine could improve mental health and substance use care for people living with HIV. The program was planned for adults receiving HIV care at five clinics in Alabama. However, the study was withdrawn…

This study looks at whether a free Danish website called Mindhelper.dk can help improve mental well-being in young people aged 15 to 25. About 4,900 participants will be split into two groups: one gets access to the site, the other does not. Researchers will measure changes in we…

This study was designed to see if combining group therapy with a one-time cash payment could improve mental health and daily life for adults in Ethiopia. It planned to include people with signs of depression or stress. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were…

This study looks at whether giving families in rural Congo a youth-friendly economic program (raising rabbits) and a gender equality course for parents can improve mental health in teens aged 10-14. Over 3,000 adolescents and their parents from 30 villages took part. The goal is …