SynthesisFrontiers in psychology2020
Rapid Review and Meta-Meta-Analysis of Self-Guided Interventions to Address Anxiety, Depression, and Stress During COVID-19 Social Distancing.
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70 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 157 citations in OpenAlex.
- The relationship between mindfulness, anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic: A meta-analysis of correlational studies.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Pooled it
- Meta-Analysis of Psychological Interventions for Reducing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression among University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Effects of COVID-19 Mental Health Interventions Among Children, Adolescents, and Adults Not Quarantined or Undergoing Treatment Due to COVID-19 Infection: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials.Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie · 2022Pooled it
- The Effect of Virtual Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Sleep Quality: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.Current psychiatry reports · 2021Pooled it
- Examining the Acceptability and Effectiveness of a Self-Directed, Web-Based Resource for Stress and Coping in University: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mental health · 2026Trial
- The Immediate Impact of App-Based Psychotherapeutic Exercises on Anxiety: An RCT.Depression and anxiety · 2025Trial
- Efficacy of a Mobile App-Based Intervention for Young Adults With Anxiety Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2024Trial
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- Gentle Mind-A Podcast on Self-Compassion and Character Strengths to Enhance Well-Being in University Students: A Controlled Feasibility Study.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of the SAGIP mental health mobile application for the academic community: a longitudinal study.Npj mental health research · 2026Article
- Effects of an app-based brief gratitude practice on positive and negative daily affect during the COVID-19 pandemic.Acta psychologica · 2025Article
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- Reduction of Anxiety-Related Symptoms Using Low-Intensity Ultrasound Neuromodulation on the Auricular Branch of the Vagus Nerve: Preliminary Study.JMIR neurotechnology · 2025Article
- The Effectiveness of Low-Intensity Psychological Interventions for Comorbid Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Long-Term Conditions: A Real-World Naturalistic Observational Study in IAPT Integrated Care.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2024Observational
- Engagement challenges in digital mental health programs: hybrid approaches and user retention of an online self-knowledge journey in Brazil.Frontiers in digital health · 2024Article
- Staying grounded in turbulent times: the power of mindfulness for maintaining mental well-being during COVID-19.Trends in psychiatry and psychotherapy · 2024Article
- The Hummingbird Project year 2: decreasing distress and fostering flourishing in a pragmatic pre-post study.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- The effects of self-guided interventions on stress, burden, and mental health in caregivers of people living with dementia: A systematic review.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2023Review
- Mobile Behavioral Health Coaching as a Preventive Intervention for Occupational Public Health: Retrospective Longitudinal Study.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- Coping with challenges of the first months of COVID-19 pandemic among medical university community: a mixed-method study from Poland.International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health · 2023Article
10 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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12 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
We conducted a rapid review and quantitative summary of meta-analyses that have examined interventions which can be used by individuals during quarantine and social distancing to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and subjective well-being. A literature search yielded 34 meta-analyses (total number of studies
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