WELL-BEING, PSYCHOLOGICAL

This study tests a program designed to help parents and teens aged 10-14 build stronger relationships and prevent emotional problems. About 1,280 families in Moldova and North Macedonia will take part. The program focuses on improving parenting skills, family communication, and t…

This study explores whether writing Chinese poems can improve the mental wellbeing and happiness of adult volunteers who serve people recovering from mental illness. Thirty volunteers will attend two three-hour poetry sessions focused on themes like joy and gratitude. Researchers…

This study tests whether cannabidiol (CBD) suppositories can reduce pain during sex and improve well-being and quality of life. Fifty adults who experience sexual pain and have used CBD before without allergic reaction will be randomly assigned to different doses. The treatment l…

This study tests a smartphone app that offers personalized mental training to improve well-being. It involves 1100 adults with mild depression symptoms who will use the app for 4 weeks and be followed for 3 months. The goal is to see if tailoring the program to each person helps …

This study looks at whether a 12-session heart rate variability biofeedback program can help members of the Portuguese National Republican Guard feel less distressed and burned out, and improve their overall well-being. About 50 participants will learn breathing techniques and us…

This study looks at whether 12 sessions of Latin dance can improve wellbeing in people who have had a lung transplant. Researchers will measure changes in anxiety, depression, balance, and fear of movement. The study involves 52 participants who are able to walk and have complete…

This study tests a coaching program for pregnant or new-mom doctors in training. About 48 participants will either get coaching (one-on-one and group sessions) or not. Surveys over 7 months will measure burnout, well-being, and confidence. The goal is to see if coaching helps the…

This study compares two web-based apps to see which one better helps Latinas with anxiety or depression start mental health treatment. One app uses an interactive story with a character who gives treatment advice, while the other provides standard information and resources. The g…

This study looks at whether a new program designed to increase physical activity and joy of movement in Danish kindergartens is practical and well-liked by staff and leaders. About 100 kindergarten teachers and leaders will try the 10-week program, which includes training, materi…

This study looks at whether a Daoist practice called Zhanzhuang (standing like a tree) can help young adults feel less stressed and improve overall well-being. Researchers will measure heart rate, inflammation, and mental health in 120 people aged 18-25 over 12 months. Participan…

This study at the University of Helsinki tests whether a program called Groups 4 Health (G4H) can improve well-being and reduce loneliness in students. Researchers will also look at how stress hormones, genes, and other body measures might affect the program's success. About 148 …

This study is testing a new app called Family Room to see if it helps family caregivers of ICU patients feel more involved, satisfied, and less stressed. About 100 caregivers will use the app or receive standard care, and their well-being will be tracked through surveys. The goal…

This study looks at 65 adults with obstructive sleep apnea to see how three weeks of breathing therapy (ventilotherapy) changes their thinking skills, blood markers linked to brain health, and overall well-being. Participants take thinking tests, give blood samples, and answer qu…

This study works with five HIV clinics in the southern and eastern U.S. to create programs that reduce stigma against people living with HIV. Clinic staff and patients will take surveys every six months for two years to see if the programs help improve well-being and access to ca…