PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS

This study tests a special counseling program (CAMI) designed for Latinx adults who drink heavily and may also use drugs. The program includes discussions about immigration-related stress. Researchers want to see if CAMI reduces heavy drinking days, drug use, and emotional distre…

This study looks at whether a 12-week supervised group exercise program set to music can improve emotional and physical health in 100 inactive women aged 35-60 who feel stressed or down. Participants are randomly assigned to either the exercise group or a waitlist. The main goal …

This study tests whether using a mindfulness app on a smartphone for about 10-15 minutes a day over 8 weeks can help older Korean immigrants aged 60 and older feel less stressed, anxious, or depressed. Participants will use the app and have weekly check-ins. The goal is to see if…

This study looks at whether watching short videos with coping strategies can help people who had surgery for abdominal cancer feel less pain and distress. About 95 adults will be assigned to one of three video-based approaches, including mindfulness or other support methods. They…

This study tests a 7-week group program led by trained peers (not doctors) to help cancer survivors reduce anxiety and depression after finishing curative treatment. 234 adults in Denmark who completed cancer treatment within the past year and have mild to severe symptoms are tak…

This study tests a stepped care model to reduce depressive symptoms in 600 adolescents aged 13-15 in 40 schools in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The first step is a universal intervention delivered by non-specialists; teens who don't improve get a CBT-based self-help app. The goal is to …

This study looks at whether a daily grape powder drink can help college students feel less anxious, depressed, or stressed. It also checks if it improves gut bacteria. Fifty healthy students aged 18-30 will take either grape powder or a placebo for 4 weeks and fill out surveys an…

This early-stage study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can reduce depression and anxiety in people with advanced pancreatic, biliary, or other gastrointestinal cancers. 24 participants and their family members are involved. The…

This study tests a group stress management course called Self-Help Plus (SH+) for refugee mothers living in Uganda. About 725 mothers with young children (ages 3-4) will either take the course or receive usual support. Researchers want to see if the program reduces mothers' distr…

This study tests a grief support program called Rise & Renew for Black women aged 40 and older who have lost a spouse, parent, or child. The program includes a weekend retreat followed by 10 weeks of online group sessions. Researchers want to see if the program is helpful and eas…

This study tests whether a 5-week heart rate variability biofeedback program can reduce stress and anxiety in 50 dental students moving from classroom to clinic. Participants practice slow breathing while recalling a positive memory, guided by a device that gives real-time feedba…

This study tests whether trained peer counselors from the LGBTIQA+ community can reduce psychological distress and violence exposure in Nepal. About 960 LGBTIQA+ adults aged 18-55 who have faced violence and feel distressed will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: indivi…

This study tests a program called Bright IDEAS that teaches problem-solving skills to parents of children receiving palliative care. The goal is to see if it reduces parents' stress, anxiety, and depression compared to standard support. About 40 parents will take part in 6-8 sess…

This study looks at how people change during therapy for common mental health problems like stress and anxiety. About 340 people aged 11 and older in Quito, Ecuador, will fill out short questionnaires before and after each session. The goal is to see if routine check-ins help the…