Can 14 days of writing ease your mind? study tests two approaches
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested if a simple writing exercise could help reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. For 14 days, young adults wrote about their deepest thoughts and feelings. Researchers compared whether writing as if talking to yourself or to a loved one worked better.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Trustees of Princeton University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:42 UTC