PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS

This study is testing whether a culturally adapted form of talk therapy can help Latino adults who are heavy drinkers. The therapy is designed to address immigration-related stress and is delivered by trained community health workers in a primary care clinic. Researchers will mea…

This study is testing a new grief support program designed specifically for Black women ages 40 and older who have lost a spouse, parent, or child. The program includes a weekend wellness retreat followed by 10 weeks of online group sessions. Researchers want to see if this cultu…

This small, early-stage study is testing whether a guided therapy session using psilocybin (the active compound in 'magic mushrooms') can help reduce severe depression, anxiety, and emotional distress in people with advanced, incurable gastrointestinal cancers. The study involves…

This study is testing whether a group-based stress management course for refugee mothers can improve their own mental health and also lead to better wellbeing for their preschool-aged children. The program is being offered to 725 mother-child pairs in a refugee settlement in Ugan…

This study is testing a program called Bright IDEAS, which teaches problem-solving skills to parents of children receiving palliative care. The goal is to see if this training is helpful and acceptable for parents, and if it can reduce their psychological distress compared to sta…

This study is testing whether a daily supplement of freeze-dried grape powder can help reduce feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress in college students. Researchers will also check if the powder improves the balance of bacteria in the gut. Fifty healthy students will take e…

This study is testing whether a simple breathing exercise with biofeedback can help reduce stress and anxiety in dental students. The students are transitioning from classroom learning to treating real patients, which can be a high-pressure time. Researchers will compare a group …

This study is testing whether a peer-led group program can help cancer survivors manage feelings of anxiety and depression after finishing their main cancer treatment. The program involves seven weekly group sessions led by trained non-professionals, focusing on building skills t…

This study is testing whether a 12-week group exercise program, set to music, can improve emotional well-being and physical health in middle-aged women who are currently inactive and experiencing mild psychological distress. One hundred women will be randomly assigned to either s…

This study is testing whether counseling and support groups led by trained peers from within the LGBTIQA+ community can help reduce psychological distress and exposure to violence. It will involve 960 LGBTIQA+ adults in Nepal who have experienced recent violence and distress. Par…

This study aims to track and understand how well psychotherapy works for common mental health issues at a university psychology center in Ecuador. Researchers will follow 340 patients aged 11 and older, collecting information before, during, and after their therapy sessions. The …