SOCIAL FUNCTIONING

This study tests if a special website can help people who survived a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. The goal is to improve their quality of life, mood, thinking, and social connections. About 106 survivors will use the web app and report how they feel.

This study tests whether regular, friendly phone calls can improve mental health and reduce loneliness in older adults who are homebound. About 400 people aged 65 and older will receive either supportive calls from trained helpers or no calls during the study. The goal is to see …

This study looks at whether teaching teens (ages 12-17) who have suicidal thoughts how to use social media in active and helpful ways can reduce feelings of disconnection and distress. About 200 teens will take part in a brief educational program. The goal is to see if this appro…

This study looks at 500 Polish children aged 3 to 6 to understand how birth history, thinking skills, language, and emotions are linked to developmental delays. Researchers will compare kids with and without delays, including those who had early help or speech issues. Parents als…

This study looks at whether a program called Coffee and Family Education and Support (CAFES2) helps refugee families from Arabic-speaking countries feel less depressed, anxious, or stressed. About 74 families in Chicago will take part. The program is led by trained peers and focu…