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This study looked at whether expressive arts therapy (like drawing or painting) can help intensive care unit nurses feel less anxious about death. Sixty-six nurses were split into two groups: one group did weekly art therapy sessions for six weeks, while the other group did not. …

This study looked at whether mandala therapy (a structured coloring activity) could improve nurses' psychological well-being and reduce negative feelings toward their workplace. 90 nurses from a Turkish hospital took part; half did mandala therapy while the other half continued t…

This study looked at whether taking a short 15-20 minute nap every day for six weeks can help healthy workers feel less depressed, less stressed, and sleep better. It included 40 people who worked either during the day or in shifts. Researchers measured changes using standard sle…

This study looked at 140 intensive care unit (ICU) healthcare workers to see if job-related burnout and stress are linked to signs of inflammation in the blood. Participants completed surveys about their mental well-being and gave blood samples to measure inflammatory markers. Th…

This study tested two 10-week training programs—one based on coaching and one on mindfulness—to see if they could improve mental health and employability in healthcare workers. 54 healthcare workers took part, and the study measured changes in stress, anxiety, depression, and sel…

This study tested a workplace wellness program designed to reduce stress and improve heart health in long-term care workers. It included 159 staff and residents. The goal was to see if the program was practical and effective, and if healthier staff could positively influence resi…

This study looked at 200 emergency nurses in Turkey to understand how often they face stressful and traumatic events at work and how these events affect them emotionally. The nurses completed a questionnaire about their experiences over the past six months. The goal was to identi…

This study tested a program called RISE for young men leaving prison. The program provides trauma counseling and help finding a job and housing. Researchers wanted to see if this support would improve their mental health and stability, and lower the chance they would go back to p…