PERCEIVED STRESS

This study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness training program could help adults diagnosed with anxiety disorders. Fifty participants were randomly assigned to either take the mindfulness course or receive no intervention. Researchers measured changes in stress levels, ability …

This study tested whether a simple art activity could help people caring for seriously ill loved ones. Researchers had 80 caregivers either color mandala drawings for four weeks or not. They measured the participants' stress, anxiety, and quality of life before and after to see i…

This study tested whether a smartphone app could help adults with borderline personality traits manage their daily stress. Sixteen participants used the 'Stress Autism Mate' app for four weeks to track their stress and receive tips. The goal was to see if using the app reduced th…

This study tested whether adding mindfulness practice to a 10-week college biology course could help students manage stress. 76 undergraduate students were randomly assigned to either take the special 'Mindful Physiology' course or be placed on a waitlist. Researchers measured st…

This study tested whether taking a specific probiotic supplement (Lactobacillus reuteri) could help reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression in adults who report moderate to high stress. 150 participants aged 18-45 were randomly assigned to take either the probiotic or …

This study tested whether adding a specific type of acupuncture to a standard mindfulness therapy could better help military service members and veterans manage stress and improve their overall health. Researchers compared two groups: one received both acupuncture and mindfulness…

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation on the ear could help reduce feelings of stress and psychological distress in university students. Researchers compared a real stimulation treatment to a fake 'sham' treatment in 40 students who reported high…

This study aimed to understand how eating attitudes, sleep quality, and perceived stress might relate to early signs of heart disease risk in university students. Researchers surveyed 138 physical therapy students aged 18-30 using questionnaires about their eating, sleep, and str…