WELLBEING

This study explores whether virtual reality (VR) can help people receiving palliative care and their companions achieve personal goals like relaxation or bucket-list experiences. Up to 12 participants will try up to 3 VR sessions, with questionnaires before and after each session…

This study tests a friendly AI chatbot that guides people through telling their life stories to improve emotional well-being and sense of identity. It includes healthy adults, adults with mental health conditions in residential care, and healthy seniors aged 65+. The chatbot is n…

This study tests a group therapy program called TAG TEAM for trans and gender diverse teens aged 12-17. The program helps them understand and cope with stress from discrimination and rejection. Researchers will compare the program to a waitlist to see if it reduces anxiety, depre…

This study tests a culturally and language-adapted internet-based therapy (i-CBT) for Farsi/Dari-speaking migrants and refugees aged 15-29 who have symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma. Participants will receive the therapy over 6-10 weeks, and researchers will compa…

This study tests whether phone-based health and wellness coaching can reduce the burden and boost the confidence of people caring for a loved one awaiting a heart or lung transplant. About 30 caregivers will receive coaching sessions and complete questionnaires about their stress…

This study looks at whether reducing social media use and replacing that time with exercise, or practicing mindfulness, can help college students feel less anxious and depressed. About 300 students who use social media heavily will be split into three groups: one that does nothin…

This study tests a free 6-week online coaching program for NSU undergraduate students. The program aims to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress while improving quality of life and coping skills. About 160 students will participate, and the study measures changes using standard …