WELL-BEING, PSYCHOLOGICAL

This study tested a two-year program in Danish schools and communities designed to help children maintain a healthy weight. The program focused on improving diet, physical activity, sleep habits, and reducing screen time for kids aged 6-11. Researchers compared 12 schools using t…

This study tested a special group therapy program designed to help survivors of the 2023 Turkey earthquakes cope with psychological distress, depression, and anxiety. The program, called Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CA-CBT), was tailored to the survivors' cult…

This study tested whether laughter yoga could improve well-being and help first-year midwifery students adjust to their new program. Researchers randomly assigned 54 students to either participate in laughter yoga sessions twice a week for four weeks or to a control group with no…

This study tested a school-based program to help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in teenagers. It involved 600 adolescents in Pakistan and used a two-step approach: first, a classroom life-skills program for all students, followed by a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)…

This study tested whether using the JoyPop mobile app could help college students better manage their emotions and improve their mental wellbeing. 160 students aged 18-25 were randomly assigned to either use the app or receive no intervention. Researchers measured changes in emot…

This study tested whether using a smartphone app called 'Harmony' could help people feel less stressed. Researchers enrolled 251 adults who reported feeling highly stressed and had them use the app. They measured changes in stress levels, well-being, and coping skills over 6 week…

This study tested whether a short online video program could improve mental health and quality of life for people living with myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune disease. Seventy-seven patients watched four video lessons focused on building support, managing emotions, and fin…

This study tested an online mindful compassion program to help women in hospice care improve their sexual function and overall quality of life after cancer treatment. Twenty-two women participated in a four-week online program, with some starting immediately and others waiting. T…

This study tested whether a 22-week program combining guided forest walks and mindfulness practices could reduce stress and improve well-being in adults who are highly sensitive to their environment. 310 participants were randomly assigned to either the outdoor forest program or …

This small pilot study explored whether fun group activities centered on reciting ancient Chinese Tang poems could increase happiness and enjoyment for ethnic minority primary school students in Hong Kong. About 48 children, aged 6-12, participated in several playful recitation s…

This study tested whether Tony Robbins' Rapid Planning Method (RPM) improves people's mood, motivation, and productivity compared to basic journaling. About 140 adults were split into two groups: one attended the 3-day virtual RPM training, while the other simply kept a weekly to…

This small, completed pilot study tested whether a specific online talk therapy could help adults in Turkey who were struggling with mental health after the 2023 earthquakes. It compared a 12-session therapy program delivered over video calls to a group receiving standard care. T…

This study aimed to understand how introducing a new digital healthcare platform affects healthcare workers and the quality of care they provide. Researchers surveyed over 1,000 permanent clinical staff in Sweden before and after the platform's launch. They compared staff-reporte…