MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS 1

This study tested an enhanced football-based program for over 2,000 teenage girls in Zambia. The program added HIV self-testing, birth control information, and access to a nurse to the usual soccer activities. The goal was to see if this would increase HIV testing and use of cont…

This study tested a coaching program for parents of young children (ages 1.5 to 4.5 years) with suspected or confirmed developmental delays. The program included a personal coach, online tools, and a peer support network. Researchers wanted to see if this approach could help pare…

This study looked at whether a 5-week mindfulness-based art therapy program could help nurses working in an earthquake-affected area. 44 nurses took part, with some receiving the therapy and others acting as a control group. The goal was to see if the therapy could reduce emotion…

This study tested a program called Mood Lifters for college students struggling with depression, anxiety, or stress. Instead of one-on-one therapy with a professional, students met in peer-led groups to learn skills to boost positive feelings and reduce negative ones. The goal wa…

This study tested a supplement called ReFocus, made from two herbs, in 36 healthy adults who felt stressed. Participants took the supplement or a placebo for 14 days, then switched. Researchers measured thinking speed, memory, mood, and sleep. The goal was to see if the supplemen…

This study created and tested a free app called Opp to help teenagers feel better mentally. About 400 teens in Norway used the app, and researchers checked if it improved their well-being and reduced emotional difficulties. The goal was to offer an easy, low-cost way for teens to…

This study tested a web-based program that teaches cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to help medical students cope with stress, anxiety, burnout, and depression. 35 participants were randomly assigned to either use the program for 4 weeks or listen to podcasts (control gr…

This study looked at whether doing kind acts for others can improve how teenagers feel. 119 teens aged 14-17 took part in a 4-week program where they either did kind acts, did kind acts plus reflected on them, or just reported their daily activities. Researchers measured their po…

This study worked with 13 formerly incarcerated parents and their children's caregivers to adapt a parenting support program. The goal was to improve parent well-being and parenting skills, and to prevent hardship from passing to the next generation. Re-entry navigators with live…

This study tested a mobile app called App for Independence-O (A4i-O) designed to support people with opioid use disorder. Fourteen adults used the app for one month while in outpatient treatment. The goal was to see if the app works well and is easy to use, not to measure health …

This study tested whether an online mindfulness program is practical and well-liked by young gay, bisexual, and queer men at risk for HIV. The program aimed to help them cope with stress related to their identity and promote healthier behaviors. Researchers enrolled 68 participan…

This study gave 300 low-income Black young adults (ages 18-24) a guaranteed income for 12 months to see if it improved their mental health, financial stability, and access to healthcare. Researchers measured depression, savings, and whether participants invested in education or j…

This study tested whether an online mindfulness program is practical and well-liked by young gay, bisexual, and queer men at risk for HIV. Nineteen participants tried the program and gave feedback on how easy it was to use and how satisfied they were. The goal was to see if this …

This study looked at whether taking part in an action civics program affects the health and wellbeing of young people. About 1,659 middle and high school students completed surveys about their civic activities and feelings of community connection. The goal was to understand how b…