PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING

This study tested whether adding peer support and online tools to basic health education helps college students manage their weight and improve their mood. Researchers enrolled 216 full-time students and compared three groups over six months: one with only monthly talks and email…

This study tested whether an 8-week course led by a robot (called Kebbi) could help prevent or delay cognitive decline in older adults. 80 people aged 65 and older with mild memory problems took part. The robot taught lessons and led interactive games to boost thinking, mood, and…

This study looked at whether art therapy can reduce anxiety and improve psychological resilience in people with chronic kidney disease who are on hemodialysis. 80 patients took part. The results could offer a drug-free way to help dialysis patients feel better emotionally.

This study looked at whether laughter yoga can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) feel less tired, sleep better, and improve their overall mood. Forty adults with MS took part, and the researchers measured their fatigue, sleep quality, and psychological well-being before an…

This study looked at whether laughter yoga or playing with finger puppets can help preschool children feel better emotionally and become more resilient. 90 kids in Turkey were split into three groups: one did laughter yoga twice a week for four weeks, one played with finger puppe…

This study tested whether laughter therapy can improve brain fog, psychological well-being, and sleep quality in women going through menopause. 97 women who had entered menopause naturally within the last 3 years took part. The intervention group did 8 sessions of laughter yoga o…

This study tested a 6-session counseling program designed to boost hope and psychological well-being in first-time mothers who had a miscarriage. Eight women who scored low on hope or well-being scales participated. The program used personalized discussions based on hope theory t…

This study tested a self-compassion program for 96 children with ADHD in Hong Kong. Kids attended six sessions and their parents joined three sessions to learn skills like being kind to themselves. The goal was to see if this could improve the children's emotional well-being and …

This study tested whether a culturally adapted internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program could help reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and trauma in Arabic-speaking refugee and migrant youth aged 15-29. 125 participants were randomly assigned to re…

This study tested whether a virtual reality program featuring nostalgic scenes could improve emotional well-being and thinking skills in older adults (65+) with mild memory problems. Participants used VR headsets twice a week for about 20 minutes, reliving familiar experiences. R…

This study looked at whether painting mandalas (circular, patterned designs) can help women with gynecologic cancer feel less anxious and more emotionally balanced before and after surgery. 84 patients participated, and researchers measured their anxiety, emotional confidence, an…

This study tested an 8-session online mindfulness program in 126 women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The goal was to see if it could reduce PMS symptoms, fear of childbirth, and improve psychological well-being. Results showed that mindfulness training may offer a drug-free w…

This study tested a short, structured therapy called Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) in 46 vocational school students with low hope levels. Half received the therapy in person, while the other half continued as usual. Researchers measured changes in hope, problem-solving sk…

This study looked at whether doing Zumba for 10 weeks could lower anxiety and depression in healthy adults aged 40 to 65. Forty participants were split into two groups: one did three 50-minute Zumba classes each week, while the other kept their normal routine. Researchers measure…

This study tested an 8-week phone- and app-based program designed to increase hope and reduce life disruption in young adults who have finished cancer treatment. 155 survivors aged 18-39 took part in a randomized trial comparing the hope program to a control group. The goal was t…

This study looked at whether a supervised exercise program done twice a week for 12 months could improve physical health and well-being in women aged 60 and older. The program focused on walking speed, leg strength, mobility, and waist size, and also measured motivation and feeli…

This study looked at whether being active outdoors helps thinking, mood, and stress more than exercising indoors. 69 adults were placed into groups: walking outside, sitting outside, walking on a treadmill indoors, or no activity. Researchers measured attention, memory, stress ho…

This study tested a six-week workshop designed to help first-year university students build psychological resilience after the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes. Thirty-two students were randomly assigned to either the workshop or a control group. The workshop used cognitive-behavio…

This study tested a program to help staff in five family medicine clinics work together better. Over 600 medical assistants, nurses, clerical staff, and clinicians took part. The goal was to see if improving teamwork could reduce burnout and make the workplace more supportive.

This study gathered feedback from 25 patients who had an unexpected cesarean delivery under spinal or epidural anesthesia. Through questionnaires and interviews, researchers aimed to understand what matters most to patients during the procedure. The insights will be used to creat…

This study gathered feedback from 15 women who had an unexpected C-section under general anesthesia. Researchers interviewed and surveyed patients to understand their concerns and suggestions. The goal is to use these insights to improve anesthesia practices and create educationa…

This study checked if a new digital questionnaire called Libellules (WB6Dim) is a good way to measure well-being. About 800 adults filled out the questionnaire and other standard surveys twice, two weeks apart. The goal was to see if the new tool gives consistent and accurate res…

This study tested whether giving structured education to relatives of chemotherapy patients could improve their family health, nutrition, and psychological well-being. Researchers taught 68 caregivers about self-efficacy, healthy eating, and stress management. They measured chang…

This study tested a free online program designed to improve mental well-being in people with myasthenia gravis, a chronic muscle weakness condition. 77 participants watched four short video lessons about building social support, managing emotions, and finding personal meaning. Re…

This study tested a 4-month program at the University of Vigo that combined supervised exercise with health education. It included 159 adults (students, staff, and community members) to see if the program improved body mass index, blood pressure, diet, and emotional well-being co…