WELL-BEING, PSYCHOLOGICAL

This study looks at whether a virtual reality (VR) mindfulness experience can improve well-being and reduce anxiety in adults staying in the hospital. About 42 patients will try VR and also receive standard care, so each person serves as their own comparison. The goal is to see i…

This study will test whether using the Landing Place mental health app can improve well-being in college students. About 160 Penn State Behrend students with iPhones will be randomly assigned to either use the app daily for 4 weeks or not use it at all. Researchers will measure c…

This study explores whether guided meditation and breathing exercises can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in elderly ICU survivors (over 60) and their caregivers. Over seven weeks, participants practice these techniques via an app or group sessions, wear a safe EEG cap to …

This study looks at whether a mindfulness-based stress reduction program can help nursing students better manage stress, anxiety, and depression. About 93 students will take part, learning techniques like breath awareness and yoga to improve their emotional well-being. The goal i…

This study explores whether neurofeedback—a type of brain training—can improve well-being in adults with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress. Twenty people on a therapy waitlist will try neurofeedback sessions. Researchers will measure change…

This study looks at how psilocybin, a psychedelic drug, might boost mood and well-being. Researchers want to know if the benefits come from the psychedelic experience itself or from direct brain effects. Up to 120 healthy adults with low well-being will receive psilocybin either …