PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS

This study is testing a digital program called Flourish, a chatbot designed to help teens who have been cyberbullied and are feeling suicidal. Researchers will compare 80 teens using the chatbot plus check-in surveys to teens only doing surveys. The goal is to see if the chatbot …

This study is testing whether a simple breathing and biofeedback app can help police officers manage job stress. 50 Portuguese National Guard officers will use an app for 12 sessions to learn breathing techniques guided by their own heart rate. Researchers want to see if this tra…

This study aims to reduce psychological distress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women undergoing gynecologic brachytherapy treatment. Researchers will test different comfort and pain management approaches during the removal of radiation implants. The study involves …

This study is testing whether a special, calming way of talking to patients can reduce their fear, stress, and pain during a common heart test called coronary angiography. Over 300 adults scheduled for this elective procedure will be randomly assigned to receive either this 'hypn…

This study is testing whether a therapy called Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) can help people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It aims to see if MSC can reduce self-harm behaviors, help people manage their emotions better, and improve their overall quality of life. The …

This study is testing a counseling program designed to help young adults with cancer and their caregiving partners cope better together. It involves eight therapy sessions based on proven methods, tailored for couples facing cancer. The main goal is to see if the program is pract…

This study is testing whether a free, 5-week online stress-management program from the World Health Organization (WHO) can improve mental health for employees at small and medium-sized companies in the Netherlands. Researchers will compare two groups: one that gets the program pl…

This study is creating and testing a new support program designed to help Black transgender women cope with the psychological distress caused by chronic stigma and discrimination. The program involves weekly group sessions, online educational materials, and social resources, all …

This study is testing whether a specific type of therapy called EMDR can help reduce psychological distress in people with advanced thyroid cancer. It will involve 25 participants who have been diagnosed with cancer and are experiencing significant trauma-related symptoms. The th…

This study is testing a short, online self-help program designed to help university students who are feeling significant distress and are behind on their coursework. The program, developed by the World Health Organization, teaches skills for managing stress and improving well-bei…

This study is testing if very small, non-hallucinogenic doses of psilocybin (a compound from 'magic mushrooms') can quickly reduce depression, anxiety, and loss of purpose in people with advanced, life-limiting illnesses. It will compare the effects of the microdose against a pla…

This study is testing whether a simple, 10-day meditation program delivered through a smartphone app can help reduce anxiety and depression in career firefighters. Researchers will compare the meditation app to a health education app to see which is more effective at lowering psy…

This study aims to understand how psychological distress affects cancer patients' treatment adherence, outcomes, and quality of life. Researchers will follow 2,000 adults with various cancers for three years, tracking their mental health and treatment results. The goal is to gath…

This study aims to understand how much people's psychological distress changes during regular psychotherapy in Ecuador. It will follow 340 clients receiving therapy at local clinics, asking them to fill out brief well-being questionnaires before their sessions. The goal is to lea…