Pen to paper: daily writing may soothe anxiety and depression
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether writing about your deepest thoughts and feelings for 15 minutes a day over two weeks can help reduce anxiety and depression in young adults. Participants were split into three groups: writing to themselves, writing to a loved one, or writing a factual da…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Trustees of Princeton University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC