STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL

This pilot study tested a lifestyle program for African American women who care for a family member with Alzheimer's or related dementia and also have high blood pressure. The program focused on stress management, healthy eating, and physical activity to help lower blood pressure…

This study looked at whether using bandages with cartoon characters on them can help children aged 6 to 11 feel less fear, stress, and pain during burn dressing changes. The children were randomly assigned to get either cartoon-printed or plain bandages. Researchers measured thei…

This study tested a program to help people over 50 living with HIV build resilience and better handle daily stress. 106 participants from an HIV clinic took part. The program used daily text messages to track how they coped with stressors and their emotional reactions. The goal w…

This pilot study tested whether the Feldenkrais Method, a gentle movement and awareness practice, could reduce stress and improve well-being in 24 healthy, sedentary women aged 26-59. Participants did eight daily 90-minute sessions or were in a control group. Researchers measured…

This study tested a community-based program for Black family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or related dementias. The goal was to help them manage stress, feel more confident in caregiving, and find positive aspects in their role. Twenty-five caregivers took part in the pi…

This study looked at whether taking part in urban care farming—hands-on gardening and social activities—can lower stress and improve quality of life for older adults aged 50 to 85. A total of 137 participants joined 24 weekly sessions. Researchers measured stress, well-being, and…

This study tested whether a daily 20-minute stress reduction program (gentle stretches and breathing exercises) could lower stress and improve health in 53 caregivers of stem cell transplant patients. Caregivers in the program used an MP3 player with guided exercises and tracked …

This study tested a mobile web-based program to help caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease feel less depressed and stressed. 184 caregivers who provided at least 20 hours of in-home care per week and had mild depressive symptoms participated. The program aimed to improve …

This study looked at whether expressive writing (writing about thoughts and feelings) could help nursing interns in China deal with stress and feel more engaged at work. 52 interns were split into two groups: one wrote about their feelings, the other wrote about neutral topics, b…

This study looked at whether progressive muscle relaxation exercises (tensing and relaxing different muscle groups) could help nursing students with depression, anxiety, and stress. 104 students were split into two groups: one did the relaxation exercises for 4 weeks, the other d…

This study looked at whether taking a short 15-20 minute nap every day for six weeks can help healthy workers feel less depressed, less stressed, and sleep better. It included 40 people who worked either during the day or in shifts. Researchers measured changes using standard sle…

This study tested a brief, digitally-supported mindfulness program for 60 professional and family caregivers of people with dementia in Taiwan. Participants attended five weekly online classes and practiced daily 10-minute guided mindfulness sessions. The goal was to see if the p…

This study tested three remotely delivered programs to help 113 adults with depression, anxiety, and substance use related to COVID-19 stress. Participants either received an 8-week mindfulness course, online cognitive behavioral therapy, or standard remote monitoring and coachin…

This study tested whether a special mindfulness course could improve mental well-being for 30 UK dietitians. Participants either took the online course or joined a waitlist. They completed surveys about stress, burnout, and resilience before, right after, and 3 and 6 months later…

This study tested a 10-week compassion-based training program to help African Americans deal with stress caused by racism. 22 adults took part, learning mindfulness and self-compassion techniques. The goal was to see if the program was practical and helpful for reducing psycholog…

This study looked at whether guided breathing exercises during labor can lower pain, anxiety, and stress for mothers, and improve their birth experience. 124 pregnant women were split into two groups: one did breathing exercises, the other got standard care. Researchers then comp…

This study tested three low-cost methods to help adults in Yomitan Village, Okinawa, reduce stress and adopt healthier habits. Forty-five adults with overweight or early metabolic syndrome were randomly assigned to receive health leaflets, wear functional clothing, or follow a si…

This study looked at whether training Syrian refugee young adults (ages 18-24) to become community mental health workers could improve their own wellbeing, stress, and coping. 115 participants were involved. The goal was to see if this approach is feasible and how it might work, …

This study tested a wearable system called NEUSleeP that combines an EEG headband with focused ultrasound to gently stimulate deep brain areas during REM sleep. Fifty-two healthy adults, some with mild sleep or stress issues, wore the device for two nights—one without stimulation…

This study looked at how stress, behavior, and social factors affect weight loss and heart health in people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Researchers tracked 15 adults with overweight or obesity to understand what helps or hinders weight management. The goal was to gather infor…

This study tested whether an 8-week SKY breath meditation program is practical and helpful for reducing stress and improving well-being in healthy adults. Researchers measured changes in stress, anxiety, and happiness using surveys, wearable devices, and blood tests. The goal was…

This study examined whether nursing-led livelihood programs (bracelet making, rag making, dishwashing) improved income, nutrition, stress, and health among 25 indigenous Aeta women in the Philippines. Researchers surveyed participants and conducted interviews to understand change…