WELL BEING

This study looked at whether creative activities like coloring mandalas or listening to music can help nursing students worry less about the future and feel better overall. 90 students took part, and researchers compared those who did these activities with those who did not. The …

This study looked at whether a faith and prayer mobile app called PRAY.COM could help university students feel better mentally and emotionally. About 450 students used the app for at least 10 minutes each day over 8 weeks. The goal was to see if students would use it regularly an…

This study tested whether a simple, daily 1-minute group laughter exercise (called a Laughie) could improve well-being in 20 earthquake survivors in Türkiye. Participants laughed together online once a day and practiced on their own twice a day for two weeks. The results suggest …

This study tested a 4-week movement program called Dance-Walk in 117 adults looking to improve their mental health. Participants either started the program right away or waited. The program combined dance and walking to help people feel more connected to their bodies, boost energ…

This study tested a digital well-being program for 293 doctors at Penn Medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program included text messages, resource support, and peer groups. Researchers measured changes in depression, anxiety, stress, and job satisfaction. The goal was to …

This study tested whether a 10-session psychodrama program could improve psychological well-being, self-esteem, and empathy in nursing students. Forty students were randomly assigned to either the psychodrama group or a no-intervention control group. Researchers measured changes …

This study looked at whether a sensory mindfulness technique could reduce stress and improve well-being in mothers whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and who are feeding their babies with expressed breast milk. Sixty mothers participated, learning mindful…

This study tested a 'Laughie Prescription' — a structured laughter program — on 50 nursing students in Türkiye who lived through a major earthquake. The goal was to see if it could boost their well-being and happiness while lowering post-traumatic stress. Results showed positive …

This study tested a new type of group therapy that combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with religious teachings to help young adults with anxiety. 33 participants aged 18-45 with generalized anxiety disorder took part in 10 weekly sessions. The goal was to see if this rel…

This study looked at the best ways to help university students keep using stress management techniques over time. 331 students were split into groups that received either workshop booster sessions, online community drop-ins, digital reminders, or no extra support. The goal was to…

This study looked at how using screens like phones and computers affects the physical and mental health of Egyptian teenagers aged 13 to 18. Researchers measured sleep quality, body awareness, posture, and overall well-being in 532 teens. The goal was to understand the impact of …

This study looked at whether a school-based football program called '11 for Health' could improve heart health, physical fitness, health knowledge, and well-being in 8-14-year-old children in Pakistan. 254 fifth and sixth graders took part, with some doing the program for 11 week…

This study tested whether a 10-week psychodrama program (a type of group therapy using role-play) could improve empathy, self-compassion, and overall well-being in 40 nursing students. Half took part in the program, while the other half continued their usual studies. Researchers …

This study tested whether listening to binaural beats—special audio tones—adjusted in real-time based on brain activity could improve attention, memory, and relaxation in healthy adults. Twenty-five participants completed tasks measuring focus and well-being while listening to ei…